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What's New

Aurora out this week - feature article 7 February

Church of Pioneers - 150 years celebration

Activ8 Youth Team- Media release

Sister Of Mercy - Media release

DPC Summary Report - Dec 11

Pat Beisler Farewell - Photo Collage

CatholicCare 50 Years Celebration - Photo Collage

Kimberley Catholic Volunteer Service - Volunteer position

ACBC Media Release -Bishop of Armidale / Diocese of Armidale - Press Release

ACBC Media Release -New Pastoral Council for Lay Catholics

Aurora out this week - feature article 6 December

ACBC Media Release - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Address

ACBC Media Release - Solidarity with Coptic Christians

ACBC Media Release - New Roman Missal Offically Launched

ACBC Media Release - Assylum Seekers Integration Policy

adida St Joseph's - Photo Gallery

Campion College Australia - McMurray Catholic Media Scholarship

Caritas Australia - Volunteer Positon Vacant

ACBC Media Release - Year of Grace

CatholicCare Media Release - Equal Pay Funding

Minister for Education Media Release - Strengthening Special Religious Education

Rachel's Vineyard Media Release - Grief and Loss-A Ministry of Accompaniment

ACMRO Media Release - Help Boat People by Increasing Settlement Places

ACBC Media Release - Catholic Youth Ministry Scholarship

ASPIRE Promotional Poster

Aurora out this week - feature article 1 November

ACMRO Media Release - ACMRO offers sympathy on death of Sri Lankan refugee; renews call for an end to mandatory detention

Aurora out next week - feature article 25 October

Catholic Mission Media Release - Italian Priest Shot Dead in South Philippines

Catholic Mission Media Release - "The Crocodile is not an angry thing"

The God Who Waits For Us - Advent Resource

ACMRO Media Release - The Australian Catholic Bishops welcome on-shore processing of asylum seekers

CHA Media Release - Nation must respond to looming dementia crisis

Domus Australia Official Opening Media Release

Caritas Media Releases - AusAID Dollar for Dollar & Flood and Drought hit Kenya's Poor

DPC Summary Report - Sep 11

Christmas Mass Times Request Form 2011

Josephite Calendar 2012 - Order Form

Chisholm Region - Sacramental Books for Children Sale

Aurora out this week - feature article 4 October

Caritas Media Release - Pacific Tsunami Two Years On

NEiTA Media Release - Teaching Awards Finalists 2011

NCEC Media Release - Catholic Schools into the Future

Aurora out next week - feature article 27 September

Caritas Australia Media Release - Pakistan and East Africa Catastrophes

Hunter EDuCARE Newsletter Sep/Oct 11

ACMRO Media Release - The Australian Catholic Bishops call for on-shore processing of asylum seekers

Catholic Mission Media Release - 60 Years of Catholic Mission in Pakistan

Companions On The Journey - Damien's RCIA Story

ACPA & ARPA Awards 2011

Catholic Earthcare ASSISI Formation

Aurora out this week - feature article 6 September

ACMRO Media Release - Catholic Church Calls for Serious Discussion to Find a Better Way of Dealing with Asylum Seekers

Aurora out next week - feature article 30 August

Carrying the Christ - An Advent Resource

Xt3 Webcast Instructions for WYD 11

Seasons for Growth Award Aug 11

ACBC Official Australian WYD Briefing Paper

Matthew eConference What to Do Instructions

ACU Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies (Liturgy)

Come to the Table Scripture-based chants for Liturgy and Prayer

Aurora out this week - feature article 2 August

National Vocations Awareness Week Parish Resources

Knights of the Southern Cross Prayer Crusade

Caritas Australia East Africa Appeal Update

Catholic Mission Africa Appeal Update

ACBC Media Release - Bishops call on Church to get behind Caritas Australia's East Africa Crisis Appeal

ACMRO Media Release - Welfare of human beings must outweigh policy decisions says Catholic Migrant Office

Aurora out next week - feature article 26 July

Canisius Centre of Ignatian Spirituality - August 2011 Program

Youth meant to stir - feature story 19 July

Benedictine Book Club Flyer

ACBC Letter - Support for the people of Sudan

ACBC Media Release - Catholic Bishops support proposal for National Disability Insurance Scheme

Hunter Aged Care Achievement Awards Flyer

Aurora extra - St Peter's Perform 'Guys and Dolls'

Aurora out this week - feature article 5 July

St Paul's Rutherford Computer Expo - feature story 5 July

ACBC Media Release - Youth a Continued Priority for Australian Bishops

Aurora out next week - feature article 28 June

Catholic Mission Village Space at St Pius X Adamstown - feature article 28 June

Sea Sunday Message

Mission to Seafarers Visitor Training Course

Your new Diocesan Update and What to Expect Combined File

Ordination of Bishop Bill Wright - Feature Story 21 June

DioSounds - Feature Story 21 June

Family Ministry Coordinator - St Mary Mackillop Parish Warnervale

Vocations Centre Bulletin Blurbs - June 11

Feature Story - Students band together

Sr Patricia Egan's Reflection at Bishop Michael's Farewell

Mission to Seafarers - call for volunteers

CatholicCare Social Service Reaccreditation Success

Aurora out this week - feature article 7 June

Ordination Information Sheet

ACBC Media Release - Communications Day Message speaks of evangelisation opportunities of new media

NCEC Statement - Together at One Altar: An e-learning resource on Eucharist for Catholic students

Farewell to Bishop Michael Malone - 29 May 2011

ACBC Media Release - Fr Maurizio Pattena offers reflection on Malaysia deal


ACBC Media Release - Catholic Church welcomes release of draft R18+ computer games guidelines

Your New Diocesan Update

What you can expect from the new Diocesan Update

Tuesdays with Teresa - 24 May 2011

Department of Immigration and Citizenship Media Release - Urgent action on Newcastle Settlement Services following independent review

ACBC Media Release - Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Plenary Wrap-up

Aurora extra - Marie and Allan Bowe: 60 years Married

ACBC Media Release - Statement from Catholic Bishops on 120th anniversary of Rerum Novarum

Aurora extra - TWEC Dinner

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Suggested Liturgy

World Youth Day Madrid - Tent Fundraiser Poster

NCEC Media Statement - Catholic schools welcome increased funding for students with a disability

Pastoral letter for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker

Parish ritual marking solidarity with CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning

Vocation Sunday - Parish Resources

NCP Media Release re Bishop Morris

ACBC Media Release - World Youth Day Registration Extended to meet Demand around Australia

ACBC Media Release - Catholic Parish attendance to be counted over four weekends

Aurora extra: Spirit Dream in Burning Hearts

Diocesan Events April - June 2011 Flyer

ACBC Media Release - Saint Mary MacKillop's Feast Day on 8 August to become a Solemnity

Aurora extra - Liturgy of the Passion at St James' Muswellbrook

Aurora extra - Preparing for Easter at St Kevin's Cardiff

Project Compassion Week 6 Media Release & Feature Story

Dates for your Diary - April to June 2011

TWEC Reflection Days 2011

Salvation Army Easter Chicken Campaign

ACBC Media Release: Head of Pontifical Council for Migrants to visit Australia in May

NCEC Media Release: Submission to the Review of Funding for Schooling

Aurora extra - Silver Jubilee of Ordination of Fr. Albert D'Souza

An interview with Fr Bill Wright, Parish Priest of All Saints, Liverpool (Catholic Weekly June 20 2010)

Project Compassion Week 5 Media Release & Feature Story

ACBC Media Release: ACMRO offers sympathy on death of Afghan asylum seeker; renew calls for mandatory detention

Aurora extra - "Turning Indonesian" at St Patrick's Swansea

Project Compassion Week 4 Media Release & Feature Story

ACBC Media Release: Diocese of Wollongong to host Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention 2012

Media Release: Launch of Walk & Talk City with a Soul - Fr John's dream to change the world

Aurora extra - St Joseph's Primary, Bulahdelah Greatest Shave

Aurora extra - Pancake Tuesday at St Mary's Primary, Scone

Aurora extra - Singing with Andrew Chinn at St Mary's Primary, Scone

Aurora extra - St Joseph's Toronto Clean Up Australia Day

NSW Catholic Charismatic Renewal Newsletter, Voice of the Spirit - February

Project Compassion Week 3 Media Release & Feature Story

Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) Summary Report - February Meeting

WYD Madrid - You're Invited

WYD Pilgrimage dedicated to a much loved Bishop - Article by Beth Doherty

Letter of condolence from ACBC President to Archbishop Ikenaga of Japan

ACBC Media Release: Reaction to detention centre protests highly questionable

ACBC Statement: Christmas Island protests regarding immigration detention

Catholic Mission Media Release - Spirituality Centre becomes Flood Refuge

National Volunteer Media Release - National Volunteer Week 2011

Aurora extra - Mini Vinnies at Holy Spirit Infants, Abermain

Aurora extra - Meeting the Buddies at St Mary's, Scone

Aurora extra - St Mary's Scone Opening Mass and First Assembly

Project Compassion Week 2 Media Release & Feature Story

New Missal Formation with Sr Carmel Pilcher

ACBC Media Release: Bishops Conference President offers prayers for Japan earthquake, encourages support of Caritas

Catholic Mission Media Release: The people of Japan need your prayers and support

Red Cross Community Announcement - Telecross volunteers needed

Aurora extra - Tri-Diocesan Covenant Fulfilling its Role

The Reflection Lenten Program - Flyer & Media Release

Project Compassion Week 1 Media Release & Feature Story & ACBC Media Release

Life Teen Support Team Volunteer Flyer

WYD Promotional Flyer 1, Promotional Flyer 2 & Journalism Contest

Catholic Mission Media Release - International Women's Day

Story from the Australian National Prayer Breakfast - Lulu Mitshabu

OPW Media Release - New Chair for Council of Australian Catholic Women

Media Release - My School 2.0 Website: Catholic Schools Office & National Catholic Education Commission

CatholicCare Media Release: CatholicCare named an Employer of Choice for Women

Aurora extra - Project Compassion launch in Maitland-Newcastle

Aurora extra - Responsible Pet Education program

Easter Service Request for parishes

ACBC Media Release: Message of condolence to the people of Christchurch

Bishop Michael launches National Association of Deacons website

National Council of Priests of Australia comment on the new missal translation

NCLS - A survey of churches for churches

Aurora extra - Sun smart in Bulahdelah

Aurora extra - North region swimming carnival

Aurora Promotional Poster

Calvary Mater Hospital Media Release

Australian National Prayer Breakfast Media Release

Apostolic Nunciature Notification re scams

Aurora extra - ASC St Peter's Campus Commissioning Ceremony

Aurora extra - The Mission to Seafarers and Stella Maris

TWEC Taste and See course

BBI Evening Lecture Series and Youth Ministry Courses

Aurora extra - Recognition of diocesan dux

Aurora extra - 150 years of community celebrated

Aurora extra - "Seven Little Sailors" at St Kevin's, Cardiff

Kairos Prison Ministry - Volunteers urgently needed

Caritas Australia Parish Representative Flyer

ACBC Media Release - Over a thousand expected to Share the Dream

ACBC Media Release - ACMRO Reflection on Memorandum of Understanding

Catholic Mission Story - The Uncommon Joy of New School Shoes

DonateLife wants you to share your story in the DonateLife Book of Life

iPhone Confession App Receives Imprimatur

Aurora extra - Newcastle man professes Augustinian way of life

Aurora extra - First steps at Bulahdelah

WYD Pilgrimage - Online BBI Course for teachers and youth ministry leaders and media release

NetAct: Caring about the State of our Future

CACW Welcome Letter from Patricia Banister (Chair)

Bishop's Commission for Catholic Education Media Release: A word of thanks and encouragement to teachers

ACBC Media Release: ACMRO Director appointed to Pontifical Council for Migrants & Refugees

Australian Christian Values - 21 Days of Prayer for Marriage and Family

Aurora extra: Wrapped at Wallsend

Australian Catholic Social Justice Council Media Release: Bishop alarmed about safety of asylum seekers

Diocesan Director of Caritas - Letter to parishes from Catherine Stace

National Office for Evangelisation Media Release: Prayer for Australia really needed on our national day

Aurora extra: Holy Trinity Parish raises over $11,000 for flood victims

Pope Benedict XVI's post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Verbum Domini" - Order Form

Stewardship Reflection Week 5 - Holy Trinity Blackbutt North

Stewardship Reflection Week 6 - Holy Trinity Blackbutt North

WYD 11 - Fundraiser Information Flyer

ACBC Letter - re Sudan

ACBC Media Release: Catholic Church welcomes faster and fairer refugee assessment process

Apostolic Nuncio Media Release: Appointment of Apostolic Administrator in Wilcannia-Forbes

Aurora Memo re availability in 2011

Aurora extra: Diocese hosts ecumenical liturgy for those affected by floods

Aurora extra: Heart Space Launch

Advent Reflection Holy Trinity Blackbutt North - Stewardship

Advent Reflection Holy Trinity Blackbutt North - Stewardship (Week 2)

Advent Reflection Holy Trinity Blackbutt North - Stewardship (Week 3)

Advent Reflection Holy Trinity Blackbutt North - Stewardship (Week 4)

Memo re: appointment of Emma Blackford to the position of Diocesan Communications Manager

Letter from the Vatican re Christmas Island tragedy

ACBC Media Release: Repatriation of Hazaras questioned by Catholic Church as Asylum Seekers drown off Christmas Island

ACBC Media Release: Bishops to visit Rome on Ad Limina spiritual pilgrimage

ACBC Media Release: Christmas Television for 2010 - Papal Mass and Channel 10 Documentary


Aurora extra: Stockton Success

Aurora extra: St Dominic's meets the challenge

Aurora extra: St Columban's School Cross


ICCRS Leadership Training Course

CCR Summer Schools

Cooranbong Catholic Community Celebrating 150 Years - Request and Dates

Catholic Mission Media Release: Catholic Mission's Pakistan Director calls for anti-blasphemy laws to be repealed


Diocese of Bathurst Media Release: Encourage farmers hit by crop losses

Aurora extra: Pink Diamond Ball Presentation

Aurora extra: St Mary's in Review

Aurora extra: Locals attend RCIA Conference

Aurora extra: David Beckham Soccer Clinics

ACBC Media Release: Heart Space Women's Prayer Book launched in Canberra

ACBC Media Release: Statement of Solidarity with the Christian people of Iraq

ACBC Media Release: Australian bishops welcome Cardinals Wilfrid Napier and Oscar Rodriguez

2011 Columban Calendar - Order Form

Stewardship: A Disciple's Response - A Pastoral Letter on Stewardship

Media Release: NSW Catholic Bishops on Ethics Class Decision by NSW Government

Article: Collaborative Church Providing Pastoral Care to Asylum Seekers

Working Parish - Spring Newsletter

How Australian Kids See the World: The Rights of the Child

Real Choices Pregnancy Care Network

ACBC Media Release: ICEL Presents New Catechetical Resource to the Pope


Mercy Community Services: Holyoake Family Drug & Alcohol Programs

Australian Young Christian Students Newsletter

Caritas Global Gifts - great Christmas idea!

eConference DVD Order form

Christmas Mass Times 2010 Request Form

St Vincent de Paul Compeer Program

Before We Say I Do - Marriage Preparation Courses 2011

Catholic Mission Media Release: Saint Mary MacKillop - Her call to the poor is our mission too

Sea Sunday - Parish Resources

Mary MacKillop coins

Catholic Mission Media Release: Help Timor-Leste's orphans reach self-sufficiency

Tuesdays with Beverly - 5 October 2010

Josephite Calendar 2011 - Order Form

ACBC Media Release: New Missal DVD resource launched

ACBC Media Release: Church raises national awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people

Red Cross creating history for centenary

Tuesdays with Teresa - 28 September 2010

DPC Summary Report - September Meeting

Parish Resources for canonisation celebrations for Mary MacKillop on October 17

Charism & Spirituality Banners

Sacred Heart Cathedral Music Scholarships

Catholic Mission Media Release

Mary MacKillop Commemorative Stamp Series

Jesus the Christ eConference DVD Order Form

Tuesdays with Teresa - 21 September 2010

Catholic Enquiry Centre - Call and Response: An introduction to the Catholic Faith

Social Justice Sunday Statement - An article about the launch

ABC Media Release - Coverage of Mary MacKillop's Canonisation

YCS Voices Concern for Millennium Development Goal Action at UN

Maad Candles & Giftware - Mary MacKillop Candles

ACBC Media Release: Catholic Bishops speak on violence and peace in Australia

2010 Social Justice Sunday Statement - Violence in Australia: A Message of Peace

National Council of Churches in Australia Social Justice Sunday resource - Peace Be With You: Witnessing to peace in a violent world

Newcastle Seafarers Centre - Call for volunteers

ACBC Media Release: ICEL catechetical resource to be launched in Melbourne

Mary MacKillop - Featuring in ABC program

Child Protection Sunday Media Release

CDF Term Deposit Rates - Sep 10

Ten Things Everyone Needs to Know about Islam by Professor John L. Esposito for the Columban Mission Institute

Media Release: Australia a destination for trafficked people

National Child Protection Week Resources

Mary MacKillop Canonisation Journey Stone Order Form

CatholicCare Media Release: Community invited to St Joseph's Home, Sandgate Reunion Masquerade Ball

ACBC Media Release: Madrid World Youth Day - one year away

Media Release: The History Channel Commissions Mary MacKillop documentary

Social Justice Network Invitation

CatholicCare Media Release: Hunter Aged Care Awards' Winners Announced

University of Newcastle Post Graduate Seminars in Theology & Religious Studies Semester 2 Program

2011 Young Catholic Women's Interfaith Fellowship

Looking for Mary Multimedia Video Competition for 16-35 year olds

Caritas Australia Media Release: Pakistan Flood Appeal

ACBC Media Release: Make Your Vote Count say Catholic Bishops

Australian Christian Lobby Media Release: Party responses to key issues of concern promoted to one million Christians

ACBC Media Release: A funding floor for Catholic Schools for 2013

Voice of the Witness - a story of healing and hope by Emma Pierce PhD

Australian Catholic Social Justice Council election leaflet

CatholicCare Media Release: The Hunter Aged Care Achievement Awards' Finalists Announced

Campion College Information

Sydney Archdiocese's Life, Marriage & Family Centre - Letter re: Adoption Amendment Bill 2010

ABC Radio Your Town, Your Song Competition

Catholic Vocations Ministry Australia Parish Resources - (NVAW)

Catholic Mission Media Release - Go online and support our everyday heroes

Bible Society Survey

The Tablet - Parish Magazine resource

Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) Summary Report - July 10

Welcoming the Stranger - refugees in Australia: our response as Christians

ACBC Media Release - bipartisan migration policies show lack of hindsight

National Office for the Participation of Women - Media Release

National Catholic Education Commission - Media Releases

Archbishop Wilson - Canonisation Appeal

National Church Life Survey research on rural churches

Holy hour for mothers and unborn babies at Wallsend

WYD Madrid 2011 - Brochures and Itineraries

Mary MacKillop Parish Based Activities - form for parishes

Caritas 'Be More' Weekend - August 6 - 8 2010

Camp Dio - December 2010

Blackbutt Region Youth Coordinator Job Vacancy

Mary MacKillop Canonisation Youth Pilgrimage

Mary MacIMAGE Aurora Art Competition

Diocese of Broome - Kimberley Catholic Volunteer Service

Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander Sunday Liturgy Resources

Sancta Sophia College - University Student Accommodation 2011

Catholic Institute of Sydney Interreligious Dialogue course

Art Retreat at St Scholastica's College, Glebe

Hunter Aged Care Achievement Awards - call for nominations

Newman the Priest - A Father of Souls by Fr Gerard Skinner

Journey Together - Formation in Leadership for Pastoral Workers in parishes

National Marriage Day - 13 August 2010

TWEC Mary MacKillop: Disciple under the Southern Cross with Sr Virginia Bourke rsj

2010 Newcastle Community Volunteer Awards

Mary MacKillop Canonisation National Appeal

Fr Jim Saunders Homily for Mgr Vince Casey


Catalyst Clemente Newcastle - seeking learning partners and other support

St Paul & St Luke eConference DVD Pack Order Form

Visit East Timor with Catholic Mission

Prayer for Meetings Resource

Church Resources - 'A Parish at Prayer' Resource

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