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NAIDOC Week off to a great start

This week, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle and its agencies have been busy celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for NAIDOC Week.

Catholic Schools

St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen celebrate the opening of Walaaybaa, the Meeting Place

The community of St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen celebrated NAIDOC Week with the opening of their Yarning Circle and bushtucker garden, Walaaybaa, the Meeting Place.

Liturgy Matters

What soil do you bring to the liturgy?

Jesus referred to faith as a seed. A mustard seed. All plants begin as seeds. However, to germinate and grow and develop and be productive, the seed needs to be placed in good soil. In the synoptic Gospels (Matthew 13:3-9, Mark 4:2-9 and Luke 8:4-8) we read Jesus’ Parable of the Sower. I am utilising poetic licence with using this parable where the seed is representing faith and not directly the Kingdom of God, but bear with me. It will all makes sense.

Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Pilgrims on a Journey

The concept of pilgrimage is not a new one, for centuries individuals and groups have travelled to places of significance for numerous reasons.

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: I Call You Friends

This is my last Tuesdays with Teresa before finishing in my role as Director Pastoral Ministries on Thursday 18 April.

Church

Short course enriches our faith for the long-haul

There is something romantic about a foreign language such as French, Spanish or Italian. For instance, I recently completed a local 'short course' on Christian spirituality; in Spain, where the course was founded, it has the exotic title 'Cursillo'. 

Social Services

Tutoring program boosts confidence at CatholicCare Refugee Hub

Every Tuesday afternoon during school terms, CatholicCare Hunter-Manning’s Refugee Hub is full of smiles as students attend the team’s Tutoring Program.

The service gives students from refugee backgrounds an opportunity to receive extra support from volunteer tutors.

Early Education

It's time to say thanks and celebrate mum

The following story was published in The Maitland Mercury.