Message from Bishop Bill Wright
As readers would know, a 2017 ‘Year in Review’ message needs to be reflected on and composed well before the end of the year, for all sorts of reasons.
A praying community with a family feeling
Many of you reading this article will have seen invitations to Adoration, or as this experience is affectionately called locally, Seven @ Sacred Heart (SASH).
Good people telling good news in good ways
When he teaches adult groups under the auspices of the Tenison Woods Education Centre (TWEC), Michael O’Connor, parishioner of Wallsend, describes himself in terms of “four Xes”.
Executive report: Chancellor and Canonical Advisor
I feel I should begin with a short introduction as the newest member of the diocesan curia.
St Patrick’s Women’s Guild celebrates 50 years
The St Patrick’s Women’s Guild was founded in 1966 and in the fifty years since has made significant contributions to the Singleton community and beyond.
Opening community doors during the Year of Mercy
Opening the Door of Mercy in celebration of the 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy on Sunday 13 December, 2015, was a catalyst for Morisset parishioner, Frances Dunn, in strengthening her community relationships and opening doors across the diocese.
Executive report: Vicar General
Over the last four years many people have asked me, “What does a vicar general do”? The question probably should be, “What is the vicar general”?
Confirmation road trip for Forster Tuncurry children
Confirmation is such a great way for us to celebrate our young people and to support them on their faith journey.