Articles by Ashleigh Banks

World Health Day: the Catholic church and health care IMAGE Church

World Health Day: the Catholic church and health care

April 06, 2018

The Roman Catholic Church is the largest non-government provider of health care services in the world. It has around 18,000 clinics, 16,000 homes for the elderly and those with special needs, and 5,500 hospitals – with 65% of them located in developing countries. In 2010, The Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Health Care Workers said that the Church manages 26% of the world’s health care facilities.

St John’s Richmond: the oldest Catholic Church in Australia IMAGE Church

St John’s Richmond: the oldest Catholic Church in Australia

April 04, 2018

Found on the banks of the Coal River and nestled next to Australia’s oldest bridge is St John’s Catholic Church, the oldest still-functioning Catholic Church in Australia.

Pope Francis makes young boy’s dream come true IMAGE Church

Pope Francis makes young boy’s dream come true

March 29, 2018

When Peter Lombardi was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2015, his wish was to get a kiss from Pope Francis.

Earth Hour: What is the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change? IMAGE Church

Earth Hour: What is the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change?

March 21, 2018

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is a movement that encourages regular people of faith to step up and make a difference.

Everyone belongs at Harmony Day IMAGE Your Diocese

Everyone belongs at Harmony Day

March 20, 2018

Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australian multiculturalism in general and on the successful integration of migrants into our society in particular.

Easter Service Times IMAGE Your Diocese

Easter Service Times

March 16, 2018

With Easter just around the corner, here is this year's Easter Service Times for your local church in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.