Fruits of first Plenary Council assembly published IMAGE Your Diocese

Fruits of first Plenary Council assembly published

December 10, 2021 Guest Contribution

The fruits of the first general assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia have been gathered together in a new report that contains dozens of proposals to shape the ongoing Council journey.

Bishop Bill Wright Video Tribute IMAGE Your Diocese

Bishop Bill Wright Video Tribute

December 07, 2021 Guest Contribution

Over the past decade, Bishop Bill Wright has arguably experienced significantly more milestones than most bishops do in their entire careers.

Church without Walls: Volunteering IMAGE Your Diocese

Church without Walls: Volunteering

November 30, 2021 Sarah James

In our third Church without Walls - Stories of Mission and Outreach piece, CatholicCare volunteer Michelle Speek shares how she believes our Diocese can play a significant role in combatting social justice issues.

International Day of People with Disability IMAGE Your Diocese

International Day of People with Disability

November 30, 2021 Loretta Heffernan

The Diocesan Social Justice Council hopes to raise awareness of international days of observance over time. One such day each year is the International Day of People with a Disability, which falls on 3 December each year.

Christian Formation Course 2022 IMAGE Your Diocese

Christian Formation Course 2022

November 28, 2021 Sarah James

Expressions of interest for the Christian Formation Course 2022 close 10 December. In this video, hear from current students on why they enrolled in the course and how it has enriched their lives.

10,000 Decades for Healthcare Workers IMAGE Your Diocese

10,000 Decades for Healthcare Workers

November 26, 2021 Guest Contribution

Across the COVID-19 pandemic anyone watching daily news reports, would be aware of the great work being done by our front-line healthcare workers.

Funeral Mass for Bishop Bill Wright IMAGE Your Diocese

Funeral Mass for Bishop Bill Wright

November 23, 2021 Sarah James

The Funeral Mass for the Most Rev William Wright, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday 24 November at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Diocesan Synodal Journey Update IMAGE Your Diocese

Diocesan Synodal Journey Update

November 16, 2021 Guest Contribution

While the third session of our Diocesan Synod originally planned for 20 November has been postponed, there is still plenty happening in this space! The Synod Working Party continues to meet on a regular basis, and a number of plans are underway.