Homilies: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
My homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) as preached during the 9.30am Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. The readings were Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28-34.
Homilies: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
My homily for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) as preached during the 5pm Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. The readings were Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52.
‘You are Mission’
‘You are Mission’ is a message for all of us. As Pope Francis writes in his World Mission Day message this year, ‘Every man and woman is a mission; that is the reason for our life on this earth…No one is so poor as to be unable to give what they have, but first and foremost what they are…Never think that you have nothing to offer, or that nobody needs you. Many people need you.’ (Message from Pope Francis for World Mission Day, Rome 2018).
Two Bishops at Chisholm
On Tuesday 23 October, Bishop Bill met with his Anglican counterpart Bishop Peter Stuart, in the Maitland suburb of Chisholm, to discuss common concerns of both churches and to hear questions from the mixed audience.
Diocese invitation to Upper Hunter info session on mental health
October is Mental Health Month in NSW and it is a timely reminder that nearly half of all Australians (45%) will experience some form of mental illness during their lifetime - and those that don’t will most likely know someone that does.
Join the "You Can't Ask That" party
Our liturgical year will come to a close in November. Over the liturgical seasons many have journeyed with our parishes, schools and agencies through their preparation of liturgies that nourish and transform us in the mystery of Jesus Christ. That journey is to be celebrated by all.
Nominations open for Mary Magdalene Award 2019
The Council for Australian Catholic Women contact group in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking nominations for the Magdalene Award.
Living the Change
Living the Change is a multi-faith global movement which draws upon spiritual traditions to inspire lifestyle choices which, when these choices are made collectively, will help slow global warming and allow our world to flourish.