Articles by Rosemary McAllister

Upcoming Events this November IMAGE Your Diocese

Upcoming Events this November

October 20, 2020

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is presenting a range of free online presentations and courses this November.

Catholic Church supports SRE in schools IMAGE Church

Catholic Church supports SRE in schools

October 16, 2020

The Catechists in our Diocese undertake a vital evangelising role, educating children and young people and forming them in the Catholic faith. 

FAITH MATTERS: Life is not about the destination but the journey IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Life is not about the destination but the journey

October 13, 2020

Life is not about the destination but the journey, is a saying that is not uncommon to many. For those who can reflect on the ebb and flow of life, on success and challenges and grow in faith and love, I believe are the people referred to in John 10:10, being able to live life to the full.

You are invited to be a pilgrim on the aMeN caMiNo! IMAGE Your Diocese

You are invited to be a pilgrim on the aMeN caMiNo!

October 12, 2020

The inspiration of John Wakely, the Camino MN: Cathedral to Cathedral, had its inaugural pilgrim group set off in June of 2018. Leading the group were: John Wakely, his brother Richard, who over many months prior, walked and mapped the intended intervals for the Camino.

Faith communities provide fulsome answers IMAGE Aurora

Faith communities provide fulsome answers

October 12, 2020

How do we live life to the full? Or as Socrates or Aristotle state from a philosopher’s lens, reach eudaimonia? The ancient philosophers agreed that happiness may bring about eudaimonia if life is led with the inclusion of the virtues. This sort of happiness is not intermediate but one that strives for flourishment, and ultimately assists life to be lived to the full.

Father Nicholas King SJ presents: Bring the Gospel to Life & Mark, The Strangest Gospel IMAGE Your Diocese

Father Nicholas King SJ presents: Bring the Gospel to Life & Mark, The Strangest Gospel

October 06, 2020

2020 has been a year of learning, COVID-19 has taught us many lessons about the importance of relationships, the dignity of the human person and how we can work together to build the kingdom of God. The teachings in Matthew’s Gospel have equipped us on our 2020 journey.