Short term pain making a difference for others
Craig Stevenson, Head of Technology Services for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, has just bought a bike and is riding 1,000 kilometres for a very worthy cause.
Meet a Kurri Kurri historian
Kurri Kurri historian Brian Andrews has written over 170 historical texts but his latest book has unearthed some distinctly Catholic scandal.
Salmon, Asparagus and Spec Summer Salad
This is a constant visitor to our dinner table and is always welcomed. It’s something both the adults and kids love, and is healthy and easy.
Clear out the unimportant
Partly to avoid the worst of the heat of the Australian summer, I spent some of ‘down time’ in January sorting through filing cabinets rapidly approaching the point of overflowing, and boxes that seem to have not moved since I arrived in my present home. It was a very cathartic and therapeutic experience.
DARA’s Van delivers dignity
From remembering names and having conversations to offering practical solutions to hunger, the DARA’s Van team members provide much-needed outreach in and around Newcastle. Team members, the bulk of whom are volunteers, provide not only food but also hospitality and friendship to the vulnerable and the marginalised in our community – the homeless, the socially isolated and/or the financially stressed.
Following Catherine McAuley and the Tradition of Mercy
For the 39 people from our Diocese, a recent pilgrimage to Ireland - to discover more about Catherine McAuley and the Tradition of Mercy - was the trip of a lifetime.
Two new priests for our Diocese
You are invited to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev Anthony Coloma and Rev John Lovell on 16 February 2019 at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10am.
In the lead up to ordination, Deacons Anthony and John shared with Aurora a bit of their journey to priesthood.
John Sandy- Australian Citizen
John Sandy is a man whose determination is as strong as his beaming smile and caring heart.
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