Bishop Michael Kennedy installed as Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle
Bishop Michael Kennedy has officially taken up his role as the Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle. Bishop Michael Kennedy has today, Friday 17 March, officially taken up his role as the Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle in a Liturgical Reception at…
Toronto Community Kitchen helps Frank make valuable connections
There are many stories shared around the tables at the Toronto Community Kitchen each Thursday, here’s one from a dedicated volunteer. Recently we welcomed a new friend, let’s call him Frank*. He was a little unsure when he arrived, but he was very…
HSCya later: Sean and Jacob beat the odds and finish high school
When Sean and Jacob finished high school this year, it was something they never thought they would achieve. Both boys have been on a tougher journey than most, so the road to the HSC was not an easy one. However, with the right support and some dete…
You can’t put a price on stability in care, but a financial support package certainly helps
The announcement by Premier Perrottet is an acknowledgement to young people in care that their community cares about them and wants to support them to succeed in life, whatever pathway they choose. For many young Aussies, turning 18 is an exciting ti…
‘Don’t suffer alone’, GambleAware Week encourages people to come forward and seek help
“My advice is don’t suffer alone, your own thoughts can often be worse than the reality of the situation.” Sarah* knows the impact gambling can have on your life all too well. Up until 12 months ago, she had never really thought too much about it o…
Bishop's Staff Week 2022: A time of reflection, connection, and learning
Last week staff across the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle were lucky enough to see our communities in action during Bishop’s Staff Week. Eleven different groups visited a number of locations across the Hunter-Manning region to get involved an…