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FAITH MATTERS: War and Spirituality

April 16, 2024 Mary O'Connor

Every year as we approach Anzac Day my thoughts are with all those who have experienced war, be they combatants, victims, or those on the periphery.  In 2024 there are two major conflicts at the forefront of the news cycle, with others happening and not receiving much media attention.

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FAITH MATTERS: Have you heard of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?

April 02, 2024 Rosemary McAllister

In most cases, when I have asked this question to members of the diocesan community their answer has usually been no. Tucked away in the parish hall at the Our Lady of Lourdes Beresfield in the Chisholm Parish region, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd have been in operation since 2017.

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FAITH MATTERS: A Journey to the Diocesan Library

March 19, 2024 Mary O'Connor

My hope for our Diocesan library – a space that is safe, welcoming and a place to create community connections, a place of formation and education, that shows the light of Christ’s love through the work of his people.

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FAITH MATTERS: Heartfelt Handbags - A Lenten Gift

March 05, 2024 Nicki Graham

If you, or someone you know, would like to donate a handbag that is in good condition, they can be left at any of the churches in the Eastlake Macquarie Parish (Windale, Swansea, Belmont) or at the reception of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese, 841 Hunter St, Newcastle West.

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FAITH MATTERS: The Fight between Carnival and Lent

February 20, 2024 Rosemary McAllister

One of my friends asked the question of why different cultures also participate in Carnival around the same time of the year, this led me to further explore its historical roots and its connection to Lent.

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FAITH MATTERS: Story is front and centre

February 06, 2024 Rosemary McAllister

Story is always front and centre of our human existence.

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FAITH MATTERS: Staying awake to the murmuration of hope

December 05, 2023 Rosemary McAllister

During the first week of Advent in this liturgical cycle scripture encourages us to stay awake and to be alert to everything in the present and into the future. It is also the week that places an emphasis on hope with the lighting of the prophecy candle to remind us that God will fulfil his promise through the birth of Jesus.

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FAITH MATTERS: The Need for Healing

November 21, 2023 Rosemary McAllister

Over the last two weeks the story of the woman needing healing due to issues with blood has been unexpectantly highlighted in multiple gatherings.