Become a scripture teacher
Who created God?
Who was Jesus?
When did the world begin?

The beginnings of St John’s Church
December 04, 2019

The journey of the Divine
December 03, 2019

Synod question makes strong statement
November 25, 2019

Bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab the Herald of the Baha’i Faith
November 22, 2019

Why We Need the Synod and the Synod Needs You
November 19, 2019

Blooming marvellous
November 12, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: The church building matters
The theme of the Synod Gathering Day on Saturday November 23 was ‘Building the Kingdom of God Together in the Church of Maitland-Newcastle.’ What a day it was. At the Mass at the end of the day celebrating the Feast of Christ the King, Bishop Bill presented each Regional or Parish Office with two wonderful new Australian documents which focus on our church buildings. It was fitting to present these to the community at our Synod Mass because the church building is designed for those critical liturgical celebrations which shape the church community for ecclesial and missionary life. These documents belong to us all so it is important that we all know about them. Following is the letter from Fr. Andrew and the Diocesan Liturgy Council which begins to explain their importance and provides advice from Bishop Bill on a relevant local issue.

LITURGY MATTERS: Sunday of the Word of God
November 26, 2019

LITURGY MATTERS: Formation Matters
November 19, 2019

LITURGY MATTERS: Before Advent is Christ the King
November 12, 2019

LITURGY MATTERS: Advent’s Coming
November 05, 2019

LITURGY MATTERS: Reflecting on the Gathering Song at Mass
October 28, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 1st Sunday of Advent, Year A
My homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent (Year A) as preached during the 5pm Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 19, 2019

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 12, 2019

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 05, 2019

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
October 28, 2019

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
October 22, 2019
LATEST IN OPINION & COMMENT
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: A time of waiting
What a joy the past week has been. Many have written to me and the Diocesan Synod Working Party speaking positively of their experience of the Diocesan Synod that began on Saturday 23 November. It seems to have been the spark of hope we needed, and how appropriate to have this encounter with hope as we begin the liturgical year.

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Thy Kingdom come
November 26, 2019

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: We are all in this together
November 19, 2019

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Renewing our communities
November 12, 2019

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Listening with the ear of the heart
November 05, 2019

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Sadness and hope
October 29, 2019

TUESDAY WITH TERESA: Our life is a mission
October 22, 2019
LATEST IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
St Joseph’s go back to the 80s
St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen entertained more than 1300 people over three nights in the Upper Hunter at the start of December with its production of Back to the 80s.

St Pius X Windale celebrate 60 years
December 05, 2019

Vegetating on success
December 04, 2019

Gallery: Colour-filled community spirit
December 03, 2019

Ageless spread of season’s cheer
December 02, 2019

A day in the life
December 01, 2019

Captivating culture entices St Clare’s
November 29, 2019
LATEST IN EARLY EDUCATION
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continues to expand its education network
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is expanding its education network, with the official launch today of St Nicholas Pathways.
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, CEO, Sean Scanlon, said the initiative was established to create meaningful pathways to employment and in particular, support the growing demand for early childhood educators.

St Nick's has a brand new website
January 29, 2019

St Nicholas Early Education celebrates graduation day 2018
December 19, 2018

Child-led play-based early education available at Raymond Terrace
November 13, 2018

St Nick's Raymond Terrace aims to save preschool places
October 02, 2018

St Nicholas showcases its newest Early Education Centre
September 25, 2018
LATEST IN SOCIAL SERVICES
Back from the edge
In 2005 there was a period when you couldn’t open a newspaper or turn on a television without hearing the name John Brogden. At only 36 he was the leader of the NSW Liberal Party and widely expected to become the next premier of NSW.

Restoration projects benefit from research
August 05, 2019

How 'Before We Say I Do' impacted Andy and Lauren
April 29, 2019

Taree Community Kitchen celebrates 20,000 meals served
April 23, 2019

Autism Spectrum Disorders
April 02, 2019

It's right to turn the page - but first you have to read it
March 18, 2019
LATEST IN DARA
Parliamentary Recognition for Toronto Community Kitchen
The wonderful work of the Development and Relief Agency's (DARA’s) Community Kitchen in Toronto has been recognised in Parliament.

Community votes to feed the homeless
October 28, 2019

‘Never give up’: DARA’s Community Day at St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen
September 04, 2019

Creative afternoons encourage conversation
August 21, 2019

Refugees assimilate to funny side of learning
June 21, 2019

DARA’s Refugee Hub provides integration and independence for migrants
February 26, 2019
Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 3 (Mass at St Mary's Cathedral)
“We’re very lucky to be able to have mass tonight at St Mary’s Cathedral,” Maitland-Newcastle’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) group coordinator, Samantha Hill said to us tonight, and how right she was!

Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 2 (Sydney - Perth)
December 06, 2019

Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 1 (Newcastle - Sydney)
December 06, 2019

Fr Rob Galea releases ACYF theme song
October 01, 2019

Bishop’s Award winner feels blessed
July 23, 2019
When Greta was the world
With a port city and industrial hub, Newcastle and the Hunter have played an intrinsic role in Australia’s migrant history.

Males must hold each other accountable
November 21, 2019

Living, learning, growing
November 20, 2019

Life options from literacy
November 15, 2019

Don’t put your wellbeing on hold
November 15, 2019

In the steps of Jesus
November 14, 2019

Service of the sick
November 14, 2019
LATEST IN CHURCH
Australian churches unite to help millions fleeing conflict and disaster
1300 churches spanning 15 denominations across Australia have come together to stand-up to injustice and respond to the urgent needs of men, women and children who are fleeing conflict and disaster worldwide.

Empowering women and inspiring hope on world day of the poor
November 12, 2019

Technology meets spirituality
October 28, 2019

Catholic Church announces national drought prayer campaign
October 23, 2019

International faith leaders urge Adani to abandon coal project
October 17, 2019

Poverty hurts us all
October 08, 2019

Help overcome the silence on women’s leadership
October 02, 2019
From strength to strength
St Nicholas Early Education grew to three areas during the year. These were: Early Education centres, which provide care and education to young children in the years before schools; OOSH, which is care for school-aged children before and after school and during vacations; and the third area, St Nicholas Pathways, which is the training of students to work in the early education sector.

DARA – Year in Review
December 07, 2019

Message from Teresa Brierley
December 07, 2019

Message from Graham Heath
December 07, 2019

Message from Gerard Mowbray
December 07, 2019

Message from Gary Christensen
December 07, 2019

Message from Sean Tynan
December 07, 2019