Important message shining brightly at Sacred Heart Cathedral IMAGE Your Diocese

Important message shining brightly at Sacred Heart Cathedral

November 19, 2024 Elizabeth Symington

You may have noticed that Sacred Heart Cathedral is looking very bright at night.

You’re invited to the Ordination of Deacon Solomon Okovido IMAGE Your Diocese

You’re invited to the Ordination of Deacon Solomon Okovido

November 12, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Bishop Michael Kennedy will ordain Deacon Omeiza Solomon Okovido to the priesthood on 23 November at Sacred Heart Cathedral. 

Prison Sunday 2024: Hear from our Prison Chaplains IMAGE Your Diocese

Prison Sunday 2024: Hear from our Prison Chaplains

November 08, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

On Sunday 10 November, the Catholic Church across Australia will recognise Prison Sunday.

Halloween and what we can do as Christians. IMAGE Your Diocese

Halloween and what we can do as Christians.

October 30, 2024 Fiona Duque

Halloween, once a predominantly American celebration, has now firmly taken root in Australian society. But what exactly is Halloween? Observed on October 31st, it marks the eve (or “een”) of All Saints Day on November 1st. The term “Hallow” means holy, as in “hallowed be thy name.” Historically, Halloween originated as a pre-Christian Celtic festival marking the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Pagans believed that the increased darkness allowed spirits to be more mischievous, leading people to leave out treats to appease them.

10 tips to start looking after your Mental Health IMAGE Your Diocese

10 tips to start looking after your Mental Health

October 08, 2024 Brooke Cross

This Thursday 10 October is World Mental Health Day – a day to unite the local and global community and put a spotlight on mental health and mental illness.

This day serves as an important reminder that mental health is important to every one of us, and raises awareness of the ways we can look after ourselves, connect with others and seek help if we need it.

10 Questions about Bishops IMAGE Your Diocese

10 Questions about Bishops

October 08, 2024 Fiona Duque

In our next installment of 10 Questions, Worship and Prayer Officer Fiona Duque answer some questions about Bishops. 

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 IMAGE Your Diocese

National Police Remembrance Day 2024

October 01, 2024 Elizabeth Symington, Kellie O'Sullivan

“It is important for us to come together to remember those police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.”

Crossing Cultures: Hidden Histories inspires connection and shared learning  IMAGE Your Diocese

Crossing Cultures: Hidden Histories inspires connection and shared learning

September 10, 2024 Elizabeth Symington

Late last month dozens of people took a step back in time during a guided journey through 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history.