Our journey towards reconciliation
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle spans a footprint encompassing the lands of the Awabakal, Biripi Darkinjung, Kamilaroi, Wiradjuri, Wonnarua, and Worimi people.
The real impact of going green and why we should care
Sustainable living, going green, solar powered, eco-friendly, energy efficient – different environmentally sustainable initiatives and terms seem to pop up regularly. It’s a challenge to keep up with the vocabulary, let alone understand the detail and jargon as well as the real benefit that can be provided.
Alex’s courage changes his life
Four years ago, Newcastle local Alex* realised he needed help.
For decades he had struggled with gambling and it reached a point where he could no longer afford to pay his rent, bills or buy food.
Shellebrating sustainability
The Myrtle Turtle Squad has our environment in safe hands.
A photo changed Dale and Robert’s life
A couple of years ago Aurora spoke with foster carers Dale and Robert who shared their journey with us. We thought it was time to check in with them again to see how things were going.
How a kitchen door opened a future of possibility
A little over a year ago Jackson was, in his own words, “sitting around at home not doing much”.
New beginnings
I’ve just had a ‘new beginning’, or rather am currently living through a new beginning. I began my new ministry as the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle on Friday, 17 March and so am still adapting. I’m getting used to: a new home, new people, new ministry, new ‘job’, new challenges, new systems, new environment, new culture – new everything! Well, almost everything.
Finding the right words about farting
Flatulence, or farting as it is commonly known, can be both excruciatingly embarrassing and immensely amusing. It’s not surprising that the Whoopee Cushion, which produces a loud noise resembling a fart, has been a popular practical joke device since it was invented in the 1930s!