Executive report: Pastoral Ministries
Key to all these ministries is the building of relationships so that discipleship has a face and a name. Jesus called his disciples by name and we must do likewise.
Executive report: Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, Bill Wright
The truth must be before our eyes daily as we try to be a better church and to do what we can for those who suffered.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Jesus came to show us what it means to be fully human
Well, the week before Christmas is upon us. Allen and I have travelled north to be with our family as we commemorate the one year anniversary of the death of baby Ada.
RAY COLLINS: Thank you
As I write my final Blog as Director of Schools I trust you will forgive me for reflecting a little on the journey that being a Director is and for acknowledging my sincere thanks to all those who have supported me throughout the last 9 years.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: We are all called to share in God’s mission
Less than two weeks remain before we greet the child Jesus who came into the world so that we might have life to the full.
RAY COLLINS: Fr James Odoh
It is a significant event for a Catholic diocese when the Bishop ordains a young man who will serve the diocese for many years to come.
AURORA EXTRA Review: The Secret of Roan Inish
A birth, a baby in imminent danger; a dangerous journey and a homeland left behind; a beckoning light in the darkness; an inspirational child and a humble family again at peace.
If someone described the above elements to you, what story would spring most readily to your mind?
Who is my neighbour?
“We decide who is coming here.” Malcolm Turnbull must have been hoping to gain both the conservative chops and the electoral success of former Prime Minister John Howard when he uttered these words in defence of his plans to ban asylum seekers who have arrived in Australia on boats from ever entering Australia.







