Prison chaplains bring hope as the ‘hands and feet of Jesus’ by Barry de Silva Prison chaplaincy is a sacred calling that requires qualities of caring and compassion. In the Diocese of Lismore, prison chaplains embody what it means to be the ‘hands and feet...
Keeping the faith: What happens when a priest is absent? by Barry de Silva Sunday Mass has always been and will continue to be central in Catholic life and worship, but what happens when a priest is unavailable? In the 1980s, fewer priests were available to...
LinC Alstonville: Interfaith collaboration supports elderly by Barry de Silva During Pope Francis’ General Audience on 15 June 2022, he mentioned communities needing to support the elderly, particularly when they face health challenges. “A society truly...
John honoured for service to Coffs Harbour Parish by Barry de Silva 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. Pro...
Celebrating 34 years: Mary’s journey with the DIF by Barry de Silva 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...
Emmaus Village: Supporting those with dementia by Barry de Silva 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...
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