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LinC Alstonville: Interfaith collaboration supports elderly

LinC Alstonville: Interfaith collaboration supports elderly

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.  

Celebrating 34 years: Mary’s journey with the DIF

Celebrating 34 years: Mary’s journey with the DIF

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. 

Emmaus Village: Supporting those with dementia

Emmaus Village: Supporting those with dementia

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.

Parishioners give back to the Northern Rivers

Parishioners give back to the Northern Rivers

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.

Bishop Greg’s Easter Message 2024

Bishop Greg’s Easter Message 2024

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...

Bishop Greg’s Easter Message 2023

Bishop Greg’s Easter Message 2023

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...