Listen to the Spirit and sing
The Australian Pastoral Musicians Network 4th National Conference ‘Listen to the Spirit and Sing’ will celebrate liturgical, catechetical and religious music for parishes, schools and beyond.
NAIDOC Week opener reflects powerful theme
Yidaki (didgeridoo) and clapping sticks welcomed the crowd arriving at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newcastle West for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Sunday Service that kicked off NAIDOC week.
Trek, Ride and Stride for Mission
Life can offer some amazing opportunities for those willing to step out of their comfort zone into new possibilities. Dungog grandmother and librarian, Lyn Barham stepped out to join six other intrepid adventurers as they strapped on their walking boots in January 2019 to trek through the stunning mountainous countryside of Myanmar.
A childhood dream close to fulfillment
Kizito Chukwuemeka Ogbonna is a seminarian in the Good Shepherd Seminary, Homebush. He recalls the journey that brought him 15,263km to follow his call:
The Catholic Church in Maitland - a brief history
“To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?” -Marcus Tullius Cicero
Women rekindling their story at St Joseph’s
Rekindle their Story was the theme of the recent get together for women from the Upper and Lower Hunter women for an event held under the auspices of the Maitland-Newcastle contact group for the Council for Australian Catholic Women (CACW).
Australian bishops meet Pope Francis
Pope Francis has given his apostolic blessing to the Australian Catholic bishops and encouraged them to explore new ways of being missionary in Australia at this time.
Calling for Catholics to minister at John Hunter Hospital
A rewarding new opportunity exists for Catholics to minister at John Hunter Hospital.