July 30, 2020
The ban on mass gatherings has forced the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to assess its Mass-centricity. Coronavirus is a pandemic for the ages, pushing pastoral prerogatives to the forefront, and the movement of people to “modern” digital communication allows parishes to revert to being the “communities of old”.
July 23, 2020
Food for the marginalised provides nourishment to the souls of the givers is the takeaway for St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton as it continues its decade-long association with the Development and Relief Activities (DARA) van.
July 17, 2020
Cory Robertson knows and loves sport. Many Aboriginals do. And as country boy to boot, his philosophy has always been “play hard, work hard, and have your mate’s back”.
July 08, 2020
Aboriginal siblings Richard and Louise Campbell were separated when they were stolen from their parents in 1965. Richard somehow survived the inhumane treatment of the Kinchela Boys Home outside Kempsey, while Louise grew up with foster families in western Sydney as well as the Hunter Valley.
July 02, 2020
Harrowing experiences of persecution retold by relatives who are now part of the community at St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm, create an inspirational Refugee Week video. St Bede’s celebrated the week from Tuesday 16 June to Friday 19 June with a theme of “Welcome”.
June 29, 2020
There are 12 million Catholics in China — an insignificant number in a country of 1.43 billion where atheism is the state religion.
