In DioUpdate, discover how our Jubilee event on Sunday celebrated hope, connection, and our shared faith.

In Faith Matters, Rose McAllister explores Lent and how she hopes it will be a journey of reflection for everyone.

This week, we also invite you to learn more about Blessed Carlo Acutis by visiting the free exhibition we're hosting in Newcastle.

In our highlights, we encourage you to vote for St Brigid's Primary School, Raymond Terrace's entry in an art competition, and share a story from St Nicholas OOSH about leaders creating a jar of dreams in 2025.

Spirits soar at Diocesan Jubilee event

Over 1,000 people gathered on Sunday to celebrate the Diocesan Launch of the Jubilee Year. It was an incredible opportunity for attendees to unite and embrace their shared faith. Bishop Michael Kennedy said the event was a great example of people being together with God while spirits were soaring. Check out what happened in this article and video!

FAITH MATTERS: Lenten Journey of Hope

"Lent is often portrayed as a journey from one point in time to another. Commencing at Ash Wednesday, to the beginning of the period known as the Triduum, it allows us to deeply reflect internally so our external actions imitate the resurrection and living God," writes Rose McAllister.

Blessed Carlo Acutis Exhibition

With great excitement, Bishop Michael Kennedy has organised an international exhibition of Blessed Carlo Acutis to visit our Diocese. Carlo will be canonised a Saint next month, and the world-travelling exhibition explores his incredible life.

Vote for St Brigid's in Waste Art Competition

In exciting news, a submission from St Brigid’s Primary School, Raymond Terrace, Waste Creatures of the Deep, has been selected as a finalist in the Litterarty Waste Art Competition 2025. Vote now to help them win - it’s easy, just click the heart icon on the Myrtle and Squirtle Turtle Squads entry.

Building a jar of dreams

Nominated Supervisors from across St Nicholas OOSH came together to create a vision of success and a path for growth during 2025 by creating their “Big Jar of Dreams”.