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St Louis of France - 25 August At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God’s anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Other kings had done the same, of course. Louis was different in that he actually interpreted his kingly duties in the light of faith. After the violence of two previous reigns, [...]
2025-2026 Social Justice Statement
This year, the Australian Catholic Bishops invite us to reflect on Signs of Hope on the Edge: Serving Homeless People with Mental Ill Health. “Let us continue to check in on our neighbours, open our hearts to the marginalised, and give generously where we can. Even what seems like the smallest act may offer great comfort and hope to someone facing hardship.” - Bishop Michael Kennedy. (See below for Bishop [...]
150 Years of Sisters of Mercy Education
150th Anniversary Mass for Sisters of Mercy Education Congratulations to the Sisters of Mercy, whose founding Sisters arrived in Singleton from Ireland on 31 August 1875 to begin the Mercy’s long years of ministry in the Diocese of Maitland- Newcastle. A Mass to mark this occasion, will be celebrated at 10am on 31 August 2025 in St Patrick’s Church, Singleton followed by morning tea in St Catherine’s College and we would love [...]