Countdown to World Youth Day (WYD) for diocesan pilgrims
A number of features distinguish WYD 2016 from previous diocesan pilgrimages, but the main one is the intergenerational nature of this year’s journey. Of the 71 pilgrims heading to Italy, Poland and Austria in just over a month, one third are aged between 14 and 20, a third between 20 and 40 and the final third are 40 and above. There are 25 pilgrims from the school system, 16 school students and 15 older people. All pilgrims will no doubt benefit from this eclectic mixture of youth and experience!
Fr Rob Galea visits Taree
After a year of planning Fr Rob Galea, Joseph Moorhouse and Zebedee Fernandez arrived in our parish of Taree.
Tri Diocesan Covenant
The annual Ecumenical Service of Worship marking the Tri-Diocesan Covenant was held last week in the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Broken Bay. In 2008, Bishop Michael Malone, then Catholic Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, Bishop David Walker of the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay and Bishop Brian Farran of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle publicly signed a Covenant pledging their Churches to pray, minister and worship together where possible. This Covenant has been celebrated each year since then, in each of the dioceses in turn.
DOWNLOAD: Voting for our values: A fair deal for all
In the lead-up to the 2016 Federal Election, we are surrounded by myriad political messages. The NetAct committee urges us to consider our Catholic values when heading to the polling booths on 2 July.
Catholic Diocese plans to develop former Empire Hotel site in Newcastle West
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will today lodge a development application with Newcastle City Council for the redevelopment of the former Empire Hotel site in Newcastle West. Following an agreement with the Hunter Development Corporation and subject to approval by Newcastle City Council, the Diocese plans to build affordable housing on the site, allowing more people greater access to live in the Newcastle CBD.
Forming pilgrims for World Youth Day
Sunday 22 May saw most of the 69 World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims gather at the diocesan offices for a formation and information session. With just over 50 days until the pilgrims depart for Italy, Poland and Austria, the excitement is building!
Refugees and asylum seekers – accepting a new reality
“The emotional impact in the room was palpable” was one comment following the latest in the series of ACP business network luncheons conducted by the diocese. The luncheon was held on Thursday 12 May at Surf House, Merewether and considered “Refugees and Asylum Seekers – Accepting a New Reality”.
Stories of survival come to Maitland
Holocaust survivors will soon share their stories of rescue with students and residents from the Hunter Region at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery as part of a social justice program which aims to encourage people to stand up against all forms of discrimination.