The Diocesan Aged and Community Care Services conference made a welcome return from 11-12 September, gathering over 60 professionals from the aged and community care sector at The Link, Sawtell.

Sunday Mass has always been and will continue to be central in Catholic life and worship, but what happens when a priest is unavailable?

On Saturday 10 August, Invercauld House was awarded ‘Outstanding Visitor Experience’ at the Lismore Business Awards. The accolade recognised the venue’s commitment to providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to guests and businesses.

LinC (Love in the name of Christ) Alstonville is a not-for-profit organisation that’s providing a lifeline to older residents on the plateau and the surrounding areas. As part of a national network of LinC groups, the Alstonville branch is a partnership between Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, St Bartholemew’s Anglican Church, Alstonville Baptist Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Uniting Church, and Seacoast Church, Ballina.  

Recently, former Coffs Harbour Parish Business manager, John Walker, was awarded a Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal, for his services to the St Augustine’s Parish and the wider Diocese.

Mary O’Brien is a Diocesan Investment Fund (DIF) Officer at the Port Macquarie Parish, and recently celebrated 34 years of service. Mary shared how she became involved in the DIF, her role, and the memorable moments from her time here. 

Today, there are an estimated 421,000 Australians living with dementia. For families with a loved one affected by the illness, offering support with compassion and respect during this stage of their life is so priceless. Emmaus Village in Port Macquarie is a new welcoming community for those living with dementia.

We have continued to witness the generosity from parishioners across the Diocese in response to the devastating floods in the Northern Rivers region, and the ongoing challenges our communities face.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Throughout history, in every culture, humans have struggled with two questions: Why is there suffering? and, what is death? On Good Friday Jesus shares our suffering and like us dies. Amazingly the story does not end there. The next day is...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, It’s Easter again. How quickly the year has gone. 2022 was a difficult year marked by floods, loss, anxieties and Covid. Things are not back to normal yet, but we are not burdened with the heaviness of last year. There is freedom in the air...