December 03, 2022
‘Life changing, inspiring, faith filling and intense’
That’s how three pilgrims from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle described their World Youth Day (WYD) experience.
World Youth Day is an intense moment of evangelisation that’s hosted every three to four years. It brings together people from across the world who want to bond with others and honour their connection to the Catholic Church.
As the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle undergoes preparations for WYD 2023, Aurora met with Johanna Soo, James Elliott and Stephanie Gill who each shared how their encounter with the Pope at previous gathering inspired their faith and enriched their understanding of the universality of the Catholic Church.
December 03, 2022
Fear is an emotion Malal Ahmadi is all too familiar with.
December 03, 2022
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Forster thanks to one family’s generous tradition.
November 22, 2022
As the Church around the world has entered the Continental Stage for the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, Australians have been invited to create small groups and reflect on the Working Document for the Continental Stage.
November 15, 2022
When Sean and Jacob finished high school this year, it was something they never thought they would achieve.
November 08, 2022
Vee the Sheep, Bubbles the Goldfish, Bruno the Chihuahua, and Johnny Cash the Bantam Hen were just a few of the animals which had an experience as unique as their names last month when they were ceremonially blessed at St Joseph’s, East Maitland.
