Sharing the Gospel of Jesus
In his Second letter to Timothy, Saint Paul urges Christians to “preach the message (the Gospel), welcome or unwelcome … in season and out of season.”i
One year on
It’s been one year since Bishop Michael Kennedy was installed as the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Measuring good governance
While the Catholic Church is recognised by many as the oldest institution in the western world, an understanding of how the Church is governed is probably less prevalent.
War, worry and waiting: Hanif and Siamoi find happiness
A country full of conflict, time spent in hiding, and two years separated by more than 9,500 kilometres could not stop Hanif and Siamoi from loving each other.
Alpha course unites young people
When you hear the word Catholic what comes to mind? Is it a church? A priest? Maybe it’s a specific prayer or bible verse?
Weathering mental health struggles associated with the cost-of-living crisis
It feels as though the topic on most people’s lips in my community today is far from our typical discussions around recent holidays or even the excitement of kids going back to school after their summer break.
Safeguarding commitment is clear
“I was nervous going into the process. The people of the Diocese, particularly the volunteers and staff in parishes, have been working with the Office of Safeguarding over the past few years to ensure that we have good safeguarding practices. I believe that the Diocese has undertaken a significant journey, and that we had developed a strong safeguarding culture."
Walk the talk: Supporting your child’s health through active transport and activity at school
Recent data suggests that our children are falling well short of the Australian physical activity guidelines with only one in three children and adolescents engaging in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.
Values as the North Star
In an era where organisations often articulate their values merely as words on a wall, St Nicholas sets itself apart by not only modelling its core values, but by weaving these values into the very fabric of its identity.
The Colour Purple
‘The Colour Purple’ is not only the title of one of my favourite books and the recently released film. For Christians, purple is the colour of Lent, the liturgical season which prepares us for and leads us into the Celebration of Easter. We are almost halfway through Lent 2024. This is a good time to pause and reflect on how we’re going.
Stability builds strength
A young child, a cancelled work shift, an unexpected bill, a relationship breakdown.
A spirit of joy, simplicity and reconciliation
Anna Hill has been involved in the Ecumenical Prayer Services in the spirit of Taize in Newcastle for over 30 years. She tells us how these services came to be and how you can get involved.
