Catholic Observer March 2018

Volume 54, No 1 MARCH 2018 $2.00

Bishop McKenna’s Easter Message 2018 Let Him Easter in Us

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y pastoral letter last year was called “Life, Death and Life.” You can read it in full at https://goo.gl/RwEKsA. At its heart is the story of Easter.

Part of this story happened two millennia ago. It will be fulfilled for us and for creation at the end of time. It is happening here and now in the lives of all who have faith in Jesus Christ.

When the disciples met Jesus after he had risen from the dead, they understood his words predicting this would happen. They also began to understand the full meaning of his other teachings, how they related to his deeds, and who he was and where he came from.

And they understood the promise he had made: that this resurrection would be not just for him, but for them as well. He was truly God who had come to share completely in our mortal human life, so that we could

Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.” (Romans 8: 18-23) The “first fruits of the Spirit” come with the experience of God’s mercy.

Christ comes to meet you and me in the very place where our hearts have turned away from God. In his forgiveness, we taste the reality of the Resurrection.

share in his triumph over sin and death.

This is not a vague promise of immortality. It is not merely the survival of our “spirit”. This is the freeing of all creation from its bondage to decay, for the new heavens and the new earth. It is the resurrection of the body.

This faith is not a superficial belief in what may happen in the future: it is the opening of our lives to the dynamic of the Resurrection here and now.

As the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins put it, “Let him easter in us, be a dayspring to the dimness of us…”.

Let’s share the good news that Christ is risen by letting him live in us.

+Michael McKenna

St Paul wrote that “we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the

Bishop of Bathurst

Christ our Joy

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he Year of Youth image featured on the front cover of this edition of the Catholic Observer is titled Christ our Joy and was painted by artist Amunda Gorey in Alice Springs.

The image, which will be central to the celebration and prayerful discernment of local Australian communities throughout the Year of Youth, was unveiled at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in December 2017.

“The image tells the story of young people in the current landscape of our Australian Church as they journey toward Christ. It is a story of rich diversity and great joy” said Malcolm Hart, Director of the Australian Catholic Bishop Conference’s Office for Youth.

Ms Gorey was identified by the Australian Catholic Youth Council for her use of vibrant colour, which depicts youthfulness and the joy that is central to the spiritual focus of the Year of Youth. Her previous work has also shown a depth of spirituality that is authentic to our Australian tradition.

“Everyone will see, feel and sense the painting differently. Each is valued as our stories and experiences are different” Ms Gorey said.

The central figure of Jesus, risen and glorified, has an arm pointing to God the Father. His other arm reaches toward Mary, his Mother and to the Church, drawing us to him.

The central pink circle represents the Heart of God. Storylines of different lengths and shapes lead to and from the central Heart of God, representing our differing journeys and pathways to God. The many dots and circles represent

young people and the Church. The size, shapes and colours of the dots are as many and varied as young people, their backgrounds and stories.

Some young people (dots) are sustained around communities through Sacrament and the Holy Spirit (water, fire and light). Others may be isolated or distant, closer or further away from the central figures.

All are integral to creating one vibrant image of Church.

The Cross extends to the borders of the painting. At its centre is the Heart of God, Jesus and Mary. It reaches all young people, those in communities and those in-between. The Cross breaches the edge of the painting, calling us into the peripheries, to new horizons.

Each interpretation of the artwork is valued, as our stories and experiences are different. Reflect upon and spend time in prayer with the image, to develop your own thoughts and inspirations, to open new horizons for spreading joy in the Year of Youth.

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Project Compassion guest speaker from Nepal visits the Diocese

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ach year, Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion runs through the six weeks of Lent and brings together communities across Australia, in solidarity with the world’s poor, to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.

As part of Project Compassion, the Diocese of Bathurst welcomed Mr Janak Prasad Sharma, Regional Program Manager of Caritas Nepal.

Mr Sharma works with the most vulnerable communities of the earthquake prone country, to develop new opportunities and more stable futures.

Mr Sharma visited the Orange, Dubbo and Bathurst parishes, and also spoke at St John’s College, Dubbo; St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Molong; James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange; Catherine MacAuley Catholic Primary School, Orange and St Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst.

He talked about the four districts across Nepal, where he heads a children and youth program that tackles issues like youth unemployment and early marriage, through skills development and education. As a lawyer, Mr Sharma lobbies for minority rights. He is a member of the Nepal Bar Association and the ‘Human Security Alliance’ of Nepal and Bangladesh.

As Project Compassion speaker for 2018, he highlighted how the important development work that Caritas performs in the impoverished nation is helping create livelihoods and empowering a new generation of young people to become the architects of their own development.

Janak Prasad Sharma with students from St Joseph’s, Molong

Janak Prasad Sharma and Eleanor Trincher from Caritas with JSCHS Youth Ministers Jemarnie Orge and Elizabeth Bowmer Photo by Jude Keogh, Central Western Daily

During Lent, Australians are invited to support Project Compassion by making a donation, which you can do by visiting www.caritas.org.au/ projectcompassion or calling 1800 024 413. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible.

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Janak, Eleanor and Dr Anne Wenham, Head of School, Stannies with St Vincent de Paul Executive Council

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D i o c e s a n

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arishioners from across the Diocese of Bathurst recently spent 11 days in Vietnam, experiencing this unique country’s culture, spirituality and people. Led by two of our Seminarians, Dong Nguyen and Nam Le, pilgrims said highlights included visiting Saigon, Daklak, Hoi An, Hue, Vinh via La Vang Shrine, St Anthony’s Shrine and the Monastery Gardens in the Vinh Diocese, Ninh Binh and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

The opportunity to meet and spend time with the families of our seminarians from Vietnam was also very special.

The following is a brief account by one of the pilgrims, Denise Dolan from Gilgandra.

Since arriving home from Vietnam, I have been asked many times what the highlights of our trip were. I had a small journal with me, so every opportunity, I would write about what we had experienced. As a result, the whole journey was a highlight. From the moment we touched down, my love affair with Vietnam started. I have been to other countries, but this one touched me like no other. I was totally mesmerised by the colour, vibrancy and everything it has to offer.

On 17th January 2018, we touched down in Vietnam and, from the air, it was so green and pretty. We were met by guide Laki, and I must say, without this wonderful man, our trip would have been so different. We were taken by bus to our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as it is still called.

The food we experienced at every place we dined, whether it was a five star restaurant, motel or street food, was wonderful.

The fruit and vegetables were so very fresh. The people were beautiful and so helpful - nothing was too much trouble for them. I expected to have to barter more, but I certainly didn’t feel pressured into buying things that I didn’t want, and that was the case everywhere we went.

We visited the villages and homes of our Vietnamese seminarians in Daklak and the Vinh Diocese. The hospitality we were shown in these places cannot be explained. Some of us were reduced to tears with the generosity shown by the people from these villages, who gave so much. We were very overwhelmed.

One of the most unforgettable memories I have is the company of the 28 travel companions who were in our group. The laughter and the comradeship will stay with me forever.

Although the country is beautiful, the poverty is a stark contrast to our everyday lives here in Central West NSW. We visited an orphanage, which was very distressing for every one of us, as was the Hanoi Hilton (former prison). However, the beauty of the country and its people is impossible to put in words. While we were there, a soccer match was played between Vietnam and Iraq. As an outsider, it was pure magic to stand on the

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sidelines and watch.

One thing that will stay with me is how completely devoted to God and the Church the people are. They live their faith, not just paying lip service to it. The way they put God, then family, before all else is admirable. I was told by a lovely lady

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to Vietnam that ‘without God there is no family’.

Thousands of people of all ages attend Mass every day, even when the bells ring at 4.30am!

On our last bus trip to the Hanoi airport, our guide gave me a small Vietnamese flag so I wouldn’t forget them, which led to more tears. It would be impossible to forget the people and this experience.

I would strongly encourage everyone to visit this unique country, if ever you get the chance. Even if you are not Catholic, attend a Mass just to experience the pure devotion. We will go again, I’m sure.

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Celebrating 50 years of Religious Life

Sr Alice Sullivan with Sisters of St Joseph, Therese McGarry, Maria Sullivan and Margaret Flood

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t was with a great sense of gratitude that on 25th November 2017, I celebrated 50 years as a Sister of St Joseph. I was also blessed that I was able to join with 32 other Sisters of St Joseph for a week at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney, to mark this occasion with a Jubilee Mass attended by family, friends and Sisters.

In another celebration, 180 Josephite Sisters from throughout NSW came together on 25th January to congratulate and rejoice with Sisters who were celebrating 25, 50, 60 and 70 years of their Religious profession. Another highlight was a dinner with the Chancery staff in early February where we celebrated together over a meal, and I was presented with a celebratory cake and flowers.

I have spent most of my Religious life in the Diocese of Bathurst and have ministered in many parishes over the 50 years. I want to say thanks to all those people who have shared their lives with me as I have been in schools, parishes, with catechists and in the Diocesan office.

I value, too, my ministry in a women’s refuge. I have enjoyed the journey and been inspired by so many good people.

I want to express my thanks for the example of so many dedicated priests with whom I have worked. I acknowledge the debt I owe to my parents, Tom and Alice Sullivan, who provided us with a happy faith-filled home at Purlewaugh (near Coonabarabran). I am grateful to my brothers and sisters who support me on this journey and to the Sisters of St Joseph who educated me at Perthville and who continue to share my life.

When I think about the 50 years, I am most grateful to God for the joy of the gift of Religious life which I have been given and for the love I have received. I can truly say I enjoy being a Sister of St Joseph. When I entered the Convent so many years ago, I had plans to do great things for God. Over the last 50 years I have discovered God has done great things for me.

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Empowering youth for the future

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aritas Australia is helping young people in First Australian communities to strengthen their culture and create opportunities for their communities.

This year, Evangeline is busy guiding tourists, co-ordinating cultural activities and helping community members to practice and market their arts, such as weaving and jewellery-making.

Evangeline is employed as a Senior Arts Worker by the Caritas Australia supported Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation based in Beswick (Wugularr), 100kms east of Katherine in the Northern Territory.

“Now we have a new gallery up and we have our new kitchens. We look after these and we maintain this to make sure it’s running okay and in good condition.

We’re also trying to open up another tour for tourists to go around the waterfall, we’re just planning that now” says Evangeline.

Featured in Project Compassion 2016, Evangeline went from seeking employment to being a Senior Arts Worker and an inspirational leader for youth. Today, she is strengthening Aboriginal culture, while making a living for herself - and creating opportunities for her community.

Her work at the non-profit organisation, Djilpin Arts, has supported the organisation’s growth from a multi-media project to a multi-level contemporary arts and culture centre. An example of excellence in Indigenous tourism, it’s now a major employer for young people in the remote Northern Territory community of Beswick.

Evangeline’s community of around

Evangeline at the Djilpin Arts Centre 450 people faces a range of challenges stemming from the violent experience of colonisation, including few employment opportunities, crowded housing, a lack of access to services, alcohol and health problems and financial hardship.

Limited political influence continues to disempower Australia’s First Peoples.

Lack of opportunity draws young people away from their country and culture into towns and cities where they are most vulnerable.

Evangeline believes that Caritas Australia’s support for Djilpin Arts, through Project Compassion, is vital for all Wugularr’s young people. Although their families do their best to pass on knowledge, Elders are dying and she is keen to spearhead the preservation of culture and lore for future generations.

“It’s good for them to learn and to keep their culture strong” says Evangeline.

Please donate to Project Compassion and help provide employment and training opportunities for First Australians like Evangeline. A just future starts with you.

Daniel Nour

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Fr Carl Mackander celebrates 40 years of Priesthood

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undreds of people from across the globe converged on St Patrick’s Church, Wellington on Sunday 19th November, to celebrate Father Carl Mackander’s 40th anniversary of ordination to the Priesthood.

It was an overwhelming moment for the pastor, as he stood at the altar looking out at over 400 people who turned out for his special occasion.

Representatives from Parishes of Bathurst, Cowra, Orange, Canowindra, Eugowra, Dunedoo, Coolah, Dubbo, Mudgee and Wellington were among those to attend Sunday morning’s Mass.

Seminarians Diep Nguyen and Thao Nguyen with Fr Carl

They were joined by relatives and friends, priests, seminarians from Sydney, a 10-person Fijian choir and Deacon Mike Williams of Wellington, not leaving an empty seat in the church.

“I felt a little overwhelmed in the sense that all these people are here, and one of the priests afterward said he’d never heard people say before that they could feel the love in the church. They were all there for the same purpose”.

The Mass was followed by a lunch at the Infant de Prague Hall.

Fr Carl reflected on his last 40 years as a priest, which began in Mudgee on 19th November 1977, recalling opportunities he had been exposed to through his service.

“From growing up on a farm in the Mudgee district and going to New Zealand for six years to study, being ordained a priest in Mudgee 40 years ago - a whole lot of opportunities have been a part of my life through dealing with

Fr Carl with Di and Tim Vivers and Kay Fitzgerald people in joy and in sadness, with weddings friends or relatives of people who I have and funerals and tragedies, as well as met in Australia as a priest”. people sharing their life with me which has He acknowledged the Sisters of Mercy in enriched who I am as a person” he said.

Mudgee who played a part in directing “I’ve also had the opportunity for him to give his service to others. overseas study in Israel, the United “It’s hard to explain the call that God Kingdom and Hungary, as well as gives to priests, sisters or brothers in the travelling overseas and staying with Catholic Church, but it’s something you feel within yourself, that this is what God wants me to do with my life” Fr Carl said.

“I’m not a lone ranger, there’s a lot of interconnection with others in ministry and service in local parish communities”.

“I thank people for the support and acknowledgement over the 40 years, and also stress that I am no more important or special than they are in the eyes of God. All of us are loved equally by God and all of us can live the lives God has gifted us with”.

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Courtesy of Elouise Hawkey Wellington Times

National Church Life Survey Results

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n 2016, all parishes in the Diocese of Bathurst took part in the National Church Life Survey. This national study surveyed all Christian denominations and is designed to assist parishes and parish leaders to understand the needs and realities of their faith communities.

The Diocese organised workshops in three locations, Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange, for parish leaders and interested parishioners to take a close look at the results; and to gain an understanding of how parishes could use the findings to ensure their communities were growing and meeting needs.

The sessions were facilitated by Sam Sterland and Martin Teulan from NCLS Research. Parishioners from across the Diocese attended the sessions that are seen as just the beginning of the journey to explore parish results over this year.

Looking behind

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athurst Regional Council has joined with Bathurst artist and architect, Graham Lupp, to publish a two volume book ‘Building Bathurst 1815-1915’.

The book is described by the Ninth Earl Bathurst as “A definitive architectural history of the built heritage of Australia’s oldest European inland settlement and a celebration of the lives of those responsible for ‘this red brick town’ in its first century”.

Bishop McKenna facilitated Graham’s research, allowing access to the Diocesan archives, which proved a great source of primary material for him.

The book contains much about the development of the church in NSW in the 1800s and many of our Diocesan churches and buildings feature in it. Signed and numbered copies are available from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst for $275.00.

If a parish is interested in assistance with interpreting their results, please contact me at the Chancery on 6334 6400 to discuss the ways the Diocese can help.

Deacon Josh Clayton

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t is with sadness that we acknowledge the death of Mr Hugh Dougherty of Lithgow on 24th February 2018. Mr Dougherty was the last surviving brother of the late Bishop Patrick Dougherty, former Bishop of Bathurst.

Mr Dougherty was the only one of his male siblings not to enter the Catholic priesthood. Instead, Mr Dougherty forged a career in pharmacy and was very well known within the Lithgow community. He would have turned 88 later this month.

Bishop Michael McKenna, current Bishop of Bathurst, attended Mr Dougherty’s funeral in Lithgow on 1st March.

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Prison Ministry in the Diocese

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he Catholic Diocese of Bathurst has many gaols within its territory: Lithgow, Oberon, Kirkconnell, Bathurst and Wellington.

Catholic Chaplains are employed at four of the gaols, where they work closely with Chaplains from other denominations and faiths.

Mrs Geraldine Bowes is at Lithgow, Fr Greg Walsh cm at Bathurst and Deacon Mike Williams at Wellington. Mr Christopher Isika was recently appointed as our Chaplain at the newly built Macquarie Correctional Centre, a second, large custodial centre in Wellington.

Recently, the Diocese has made funds available to the Chaplains to assist prisoners and those newly-released.

As you will see in the reports below, the Chaplains have welcomed this resource and been able to use the money to help in very practical ways:Geraldine Bowes: I am going into my third year at Lithgow Correctional Centre and I feel privileged each day to be able to walk the journey with these men and witness what God means to them in the harsh and unforgiving environment that a maximum security gaol can be.

When the Chapel was informed we would no longer receive disposable tea and coffee cups for our Sunday services, due to a lack of funding, I was able to negotiate the purchase of reusable cups and a dishwasher, so that we could continue to offer the inmates a ‘cuppa’ after the services.

This social interaction following services is extremely important and is now able to continue, thanks to the generosity of the Diocese.

Fr Greg Walsh cm: A few years ago, when beginning prison ministry, I had very little idea what life in a NSW correctional centre was like. I discovered it is indeed very different. On the other hand, it is also the same as ‘normal life’ in that one finds a group of men and women getting through each day as best they can, while coping with particular constraints, generally with good humour. I have been impressed by many prisoners’ openness to God and by the professionalism of the staff.

The Diocese has been very kind in making a fund available to us

Chaplains to help prisoners. At Bathurst we have been enabled to run several programmes that make use of excellent DVD resources that introduce Christianity (‘The Prisoner’s Journey’ and ‘Alpha’). The supply of two large TV screens and DVD players has made this possible. There have also been numerous smaller items purchased with the help of the fund, such as pre-paid envelopes for poorer or new prisoners needing to write home. In a few cases, prisoners just released find themselves without money to buy the immediate basics and the fund allows us to help in such situations.

the Chaplains in these very practical and worthwhile ways.

I wish to thank Bishop Michael, the people of the Diocese, Mr Patrick Cooper and all the staff at the Diocesan Chancery who have made it possible to extend the service provided through

Your generosity supports our Chaplains in making up for the ‘cracks in the system’ through which many could fall, only to find themselves on the same path that brought them to prison.

Deacon Mike Williams: Inmates’ search for meaning in life is inspiring to one’s own faith.

Engaging with them as they seek God through the activities we offer, reinforces that God is to be found in the ordinariness of life and in the wilderness times of our lives. It is humbling and a privilege to share their experience of God, in a place which most consider as the most unlikely place for God to be present.

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ACYF 2017 - an unforgettable experience

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ast December, I had the privilege of being a part of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), held at Sydney Olympic Park. Throughout the three day event I experienced many different aspects of my Catholic faith. I heard inspirational speakers, excellent musicians and attended many different workshops that opened my eyes to the way I can spread the good word and news of Jesus in today’s world.

There is nothing that can compare to the great feeling of happiness, love and awe that overwhelmed me as I sat in a stadium filled with 19,000 young people, singing along with either Matt Maher or Steve Angrisano, with the sway of flashlights lighting up the sky.

The prayerful moments of complete silence and the inspirational words of Emma Wilson still affect me to this day.

During ACYF, I was provided with many different influences that allowed me to question, analyse and discuss my personal views on topics that concern contemporary Catholics. This honest and authentic connection and discussion with others allowed me to explore my relationship with God and to build a deeper connection with my faith, challenging my beliefs at all levels.

This unique opportunity allowed me to openly celebrate my faith with likeminded youth from across Australia. I made many connections with people who are learning, celebrating and enjoying (and at times struggling with) their own faith journey - just like me.

I would highly recommend any young Catholics attend the next ACYF planned for Perth in 2019. It gives you an opportunity to join other young people in celebrating God, and see how he can affect both head and heart.

Maddi Colquhoun Catherine McAuley Primary School Orange

Mackillop students share their experience

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he ACYF was an enriching experience for all who attended. It was wonderful to meet and get to know other young people from schools in our Diocese as well as others from all over Australia.

During this time, we all engaged in adoration, something that I had never experience before. It was an amazing feeling to be present in an arena with almost 20,000 others, all kneeling in complete silence.

There were many wonderful people who performed and the music had a great, feel-good vibe. A particular highlight for me was when everyone congregated in Qudos Bank Arena to participate in Plenary sessions.

Angela Lane , Yr 12 The ACYF experience is one that will stay with me forever, and one that has changed my views on Australian Catholic youth. The first time I walked

into the arena was overwhelming.

There were at least 19,000 young people who were singing and dancing to modern yet meaningful, holy music. This made me stop and think to myself, “The Catholic religion in Australia is moving with the times and is a religion that the youth of Australia can join and feel a part of”.

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Meghan Porter, Yr 12

Youth Ministers join the team

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he past 18 months has seen the continued growth of ministry to youth in our Diocese and schools. This year, five Youth Ministers have been employed within the Diocese, to work in schools as a way of engaging youth and assisting schools in their ministry.

Two Youth Ministers have been appointed to James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange; with the others being based at St Matthew’s, Mudgee; La Salle Academy, Lithgow and St John’s College, Dubbo.

The Youth Minister’s main role is assisting the implementation of the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA) program across the school, and assisting teachers and Religious Education Co-ordinator’s with school retreats, liturgies and outreach to the community.

The new roles aim to enable young people from our schools to see opportunities for expressing their faith and ministering to others in practical and effective ways that they may not have been open to, or even aware of. It is wonderful to see the

Our new Youth Ministers at the 2018 CSYMA Equipping School: Alex, Liz, Emily, Jemarnie and Tom possibilities the new roles will open up for engaging youth in their faith

and the wider parish community.

Deacon Josh Clayton

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World Youth Day 2019 An invitation from Bishop Michael Dear Young People of the Diocese of Bathurst, Every few years, the Pope invites young people from around the world to gather with him for World Youth Day. Ten years ago, it was in Sydney. Since then, it has been in Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Krakow.

In January 2019, I invite you to join me and the group from our Diocese as we travel to WYD in Panama City, via Los Angeles. I can’t guarantee that you’ll meet Pope Francis in person, but I can guarantee you’ll meet young people from many countries. I can’t guarantee that the journey will change your life (though that could happen). I can guarantee that you will get a new experience of being young and Catholic in our world today.

Yours in Christ +Michael McKenna Bishop of Bathurst Panama is bounded by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Panama City’s unique location has made it a hub of trade and immigration, and it is well known for the Panama Canal. Panama has a tropical climate. WYD’19 will be held during January, which is in the middle of Panama’s dry season. Low temperatures in the evening average 24°C and reach an average high of 29°C during the day.

Pilgrimage Outline: The theme for World Youth Day 2019 is: “I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (Lk 1:38) The Diocese of Bathurst will be leading a group of over 18s to Panama for an18 Day pilgrimage from 14th January - 1st February 2019. The pilgrimage will include an immersion experience at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, followed by World Youth Day week itself in Panama, concluding with two days post-WYD rest and relaxation at Orange Country, California, which will include the opportunity to visit Disneyland or Universal Studios.

Cost: The cost of the Pilgrimage will be approximately $4,500 - $5,000. This will be confirmed in the near future.

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Expressions of interest are now opened and can be completed at bathurst.catholic.org.au.

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#ShoeStories - an innovative youth engagement platform

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ShoeStories, an innovative online engagement platform for young Catholics, officially went live early in February.

The initiative was launched at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in December, where participants were invited to share stories of where their shoes have taken them and how they were moved, challenged and changed by the encounters along the way. A selection of those stories, and an ACYF highlights video, is available at www.shoestories.org.au.

personal stories, all of which will challenge us, renew us, inspire us and give us the courage we need to be a generation of peacemakers, spreading God’s love in all we do”.

In addition to over 40 stories of young people from around the country at the Youth Festival, the Australian bishops are well represented, with Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Bishop Bill Wright and Bishop Peter Comensoli among those leaving their personal #ShoeStories at the Festival.

“The ShoeStories initiative was born out of a desire to engage young people in a conversation about mission, justice and evangelisation, at the ACYF and beyond”, says Catholic Mission’s Roza Vukovich, who developed the idea.

“Catholic Mission is all about #ShoeStories - it’s about encounter, but the encounter is bringing Christ himself face to face with those who are desperately in need of the good news that Jesus Christ is”, says Archbishop Coleridge.

“In this Year of Youth, our hope is that the webpage will be a place of encounter and engagement through

Ms Vukovich says that the #ShoeStories initiative is intended to be a resource throughout the 2018

Year of Youth and beyond, with stories of encounter to inspire, and to celebrate.

She says throughout the year, #ShoeStories will be a living and evolving resource. “At Catholic Mission we recognise that many young people, inspired by the Gospel, are transforming lives and we want to highlight it, celebrate it and share it. We also want others to share their stories of encounter and mission. We invite all young people and those young at heart to share their own #ShoeStories. You can do this by emailing shoestories@ catholicmission.org.au”.

You can also follow #ShoeStories on Facebook and Instagram, and join the conversation using the hashtag #ShoeStories.

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Dubbo parishioner named Young Citizen of the Year

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er commitment to making the world a better place is why 15 year old Dubbo parishioner and Altar Server Bella Tipping has been named Dubbo’s Young Citizen of the Year.

Bella began pushing for changes to the way airlines operate when she was 12, after seeing a quadriplegic man being moved from his secure wheelchair into a plane seat by a crew member. When the man started to sink in his seat, Bella was acutely aware of how undignified flying can be for disabled passengers.

Realising how passengers or crew members could be injured under the current system, she started to investigate regulations around air travel. Bella then started a petition calling for major airlines to modify their planes, when they upgrade their fleet, to allow people to travel in their own wheelchairs.

The petition drew the attention of Virgin Airlines and she was made a member of their quality assurance team, which works to improve dignity and safety on flights. She said she would be meeting with Virgin again soon to “talk through some issues and hopefully we’re going to come up with a few more solutions”.

The teenager said she was very excited and honoured to receive the award. “I’m hoping other young people will hear what I’m doing and know that little things can make a change. I hope they’ll feel like they can do it as well and then the world will be a better place” Bella said.

Bella’s family and supporters were emotional watching her accept the award. “It’s great to have the family here, everyone is so proud and what better way to spend the day than with my family” she said.

In her nomination, Bella was described as “a teenager with an innate sense of social justice and extremely intuitive” and someone who “lives with the goal of improving life for others who are

Bella Tipping was awarded Dubbo’s Young Citizen of the Year.

Photo: Belinda Soole, Daily Liberal, Dubbo less fortunate”.

Karen Peters says she knows Dubbo’s Young Citizen of the Year won’t stop until she sees changes made within the industry. It was Karen’s husband, Denzil, who was Bella’s inspiration when she saw him struggling on a flight. “The thing about Bella is that she’s doing it because it’s the right thing to do.

She’s not doing it to promote herself and she doesn’t really like being the centre of attention, but she does it because she’s got a heart for it and to help people less fortunate than herself - she’s a role model” Mrs Peters said.

She said Bella was also helping make it easier for those in wheelchairs to travel, by encouraging accommodation owners to publicise photos outlining how accessible their buildings were.

“Bella is very determined and she won’t give up, so I think we will see changes - it’s just a matter of time.”

Information courtesy of Orlanda Ruming Daily Liberal, Dubbo

A little more about Bella…

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n 2016, Bella was named as one of the world’s 18 young entrepreneurs listed by Fortune magazine.

She joined the American-dominated “18 under 18” list of young innovators, “who are changing the world” according to the financial news publication.

Considered as one of Australia’s youngest entrepreneurs, Bella founded her business, Kidzcationz, when she was only 12 years old after a family vacation. Described as the TripAdvisor for kids, Kidzcationz is a travel review website that lets kids rate hotels, restaurants and attractions based on the facilities’ children-friendly features and amenities.

Bella is well-known outside Australia for her work in making the world a better place, and will soon travel to Canberra to consult with the Federal Minister for Disabilities in an attempt to have air travel legislation changed.

We look forward to bringing you more information about this inspiring young woman in future editions of the Catholic Observer, as we follow her journey.

Kimbalee Clews

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Different Times, Same Spirit

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t Vincent’s College at Potts Point is celebrating 160 years of educational excellence on the same iconic Potts Point site where the School first began in 1858.

Throughout the year, we will recognise and thank the people who have contributed towards shaping the College to be the one it is today.

The theme for the year is ‘Different Times, Same Spirit’.

Throughout the year we will be reflecting on the significant social and economic changes that have taken place in the world in the last 160 years. We have been empowering young women since 1858 through periods of extraordinary change. Our values have remained constant, our approach contemporary and our outlook hopeful.​ The College, Ex-Students’ Union, the Foundation and the Parents’ and Friends’ Association are working together to document the College’s rich history, host a series of special events and reunions, and to conduct the Vinnies’ Census of Alumnae and Community.

We will proudly welcome current, past and future students, families and staff to join us in celebration, to recognise achievements and to look forward to the future.

To ensure that we reach as many people as possible, we are calling on past students and staff to update their contact details, complete the Census and spread the word.

The Census is available online at www.vinniescensus.nsw.edu. au​.

For more information or to organise a Year Group Reunion, please contact Lyn O’Neill, Development Office on 02 9358 5398 or via email census@stvincents.nsw.edu.au Catherine Spencer

Molong Centenary Celebrations

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ave the date! 19th May marks the centenary of the opening and blessing of The Church of the Sacred Heart and St Lawrence O’Toole, Molong, NSW. The 100th Anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday, 19th May at 5.00pm Mass, followed by supper in the school hall.

This will be a double celebration, with children of the Parish receiving the sacrament of Confirmation when Bishop Michael McKenna celebrates Mass to commemorate the centenary of the church.

Parish Priest, Fr Greg Bellamy will concelebrate Mass with Bishop Michael, and wishes to invite everyone to join the Parish of Molong to mark this special day in the history of the Parish.

Please RSVP to the parish office on 6362 2378 or email: office.orange@cdob.org.au

The stained glass window in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Lawrence O’Toole depicting the last supper

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n 18th February, Bishop Michael McKenna attended a Commemorative Service at All Saints’ Cathedral in Bathurst, to honour military and civilian nurses who lost their lives in service during WWII. He also attended a Civic Reception at Bathurst RSL for Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, who was the special

guest at the Service honouring the 102 Australian nurses who died on active duty, as well as civilian nurses who sacrificed their lives.

The Governor General spoke in particular of the SS Vyner Brooke, which was carrying 65 Australian nurses evacuated from Singapore during WWII when it was sunk by Japanese forces.

On 9th March, the Bishop attended another service at the City’s Carillon, where the stories of nurses who volunteered during WW1 were formally recognised for the first time in Australia, with the names of 24 nurses from the Bathurst district who volunteered being unveiled on a plaque.

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Blaze new trails with a joyful generation…

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his is the guiding mantra of Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) in 2018. This theme is drawn from Pope Francis’ call, in this Year of Youth, for our young people to feel encouraged, empowered and emboldened to blaze new trails. In partnership with parents and parish, our school communities are committed to making this vision a reality for our young people.

Guided by Bishop Michael McKenna and the priests and staff in attendance, the positive engagement of our students in the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney in December, provided great impetus for the range of activities detailed in our local diocesan youth plan for 2018/9.

As we look to support our young people this year, a reference text for CEDB is the 2017 publication by Philip Hughes entitled Educating for Purposeful Living in a Post-Traditional Age. This informative, practical book has been shaped by the author’s research work with CRA, Christian Research Association, which has included surveying over 20,000 young people in Australia.

Amongst the insights gleaned in this work are the following: • Lack of purpose is a significant issue for many young people in western society.

• Young people who develop a sense of purpose around contributing to the lives of others and the society will find great personal fulfilment in life and will do more than other young people in creating a better world for all people.

people, while at the same time renewing the pastoral activity of our local church.

• A sense of purpose promotes resilience, avoidance of risky behaviour, socially constructive behaviour and a positive attitude to adult life.

Come Holy Spirit of Faith, empower our community to be courageous.

Unite your people as witnesses of love.

Walk with us, as we blaze new trails of discipleship, accompanying young people as we renew the Church together.

Hughes acknowledges the critical role that a young person’s positive relationship with family has on supporting their sense of purpose.

May our young people feature strongly in our prayer this year as we return again and again to the prayer for the Year of Youth, part of which reads:

In noting what areas of influence a school and parish can have in helping young people to live purposefully, mention is made of the significant impact of connecting young people with adult communities. His research has found that cross generational activities can play a significant role in supporting and extending young people’s sense of purpose. He goes on to relate examples of school/parish opportunities, which can provide this connection for young people.

We can be encouraged by this research to be creative within our parish and school communities in discussing with our young people the ways in which we can generate those cross generational activities which will support an enhanced sense of purpose for our young

Jenny Allen Executive Director Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School EUGOWRA

Located in the rural village of Eugowra, is the tradition of Catholic teachings begun by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1882.

Today our small school is still thriving and growing with our rapidly changing world, based on the teachings of the Gospel spirit of freedom and love. St Joseph’s encourages the development of each child, spiritually, cognitively, emotionally and physically.

Pye Street, Eugowra NSW 2806 Contact Principal: Cathy Eppelstun 02 6859 2485 Website: www.stjosephseugowra.catholic.edu.au

Email: stjosephseugowra@bth.catholic.org.au

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Outstanding results across the Diocese

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atholic school students topped the State in 19 HSC subjects in 2017. Catholic Schools NSW Chief Executive Officer, Dallas McInerney, said it was particularly pleasing to see students from suburban and regional Catholic schools among the top performers.

Callum Woodrow from La Salle Academy, Lithgow was 1st in course for Studies of Religion I. Jerome Arrow from St Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst was 3rd in course for Studies of Religion II. Darragh Newton from St Stanislaus’ College, was 1st in course for Automotive and Ethan Coyte, also from Stannies, was 3rd in course for Automotive.

In 2017, 531 students studied for the HSC at one of the Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese. HSC courses were offered in 54 subjects and included vocational as well as academic courses, providing students with a full range of options. This included the first cohort of HSC students from St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra.

Jerome Arrow and Callum Woodrow catching up after the ceremony

The highest ATAR in the Diocese was 99.75, shared by Jerome Arrow and Callum Woodrow. Overall, students achieved a total of 226 Band 6 results.

The following students achieved “All Rounder” awards from NESA: • Jerome Arrow, St Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst • Dominic McCrossin, St Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst • Oliver O’Toole, St Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst • Casey Mutton, MacKillop College, Bathurst • Callum Woodrow, La Salle Academy, Lithgow Other fantastic news was the result of Catholic students in the area of VET. Keely O’Neill from MacKillop College, Bathurst and Olivia Budden from St John’s College, Dubbo won respective gold and silver medals in the World Skills Commercial Cookery - Zone Skill Off (Macquarie, Riverina and Illawarra Regions), which was held at MacKillop College in 2017. This result now allows Keely to progress to the National Competition in Sydney this year, along with Ben Price from St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra in Brick and Block Laying. Jessica Lacono from MacKillop College received a Band 6 in Automotive, completing the whole course whilst in Year 11, now completing Year 12.

Congratulations to all the students who achieved at least one Band 6 result. These students and their families were invited to attend the Diocesan HSC Awards Ceremony, which provided recognition of academic excellence in the Higher School Certificate in 2017. The ceremony was held on 7th February 2018 at the Orange Civic Theatre.

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Darragh Newton accepting his award from Fr Paul Devitt VG, Episcopal Vicar for Education

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Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge

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he Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst’s Summer Reading Challenge is held over the holidays and is not only loads of fun, but also incredibly important for students and their academic achievement. Here’s why: • The Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to read whatever they want, which helps instil a love of reading for recreation.

Studies show that kids who read for fun often out-perform in school, students who choose not to.

• Children who don’t read over the summer experience ‘summer learning loss’. That’s right - children don’t just feel like they’ve forgotten some of what they’ve learned…they actually do forget it! And the effect is cumulative.

The Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge has had another successful year with around 200 students reading 2,000 books over the school holidays.

The competition closed on 6th February and four winners were drawn at random, winning an iPad. Congratulations to: Ethan Morris, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Gilgandra; Arabella Gilbert, Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Bathurst; Amelia Chrystall, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School,

Abigail Saddler with her mum Merryn Dubbo; and Abigail Sadler, Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Bathurst.

Congratulations to all students who participated by reading at least 10 books over the summer holidays.

Many of our students exceeded the target and read dozens of books over the holidays, with a few students reading over 50 books - an extraordinary effort!

Executive Director, Jenny Allen, said it is wonderful to see so many students

Ethan Morris from Gilgandra being inspired to read their favourite books during the summer break.

“The Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to read for enjoyment and I’m proud of all our participating students for making our Diocesan Reading Challenge such a success”.

The competition will run again next summer, opening in the final weeks of Term 4.

Rose-Marie van Raad

Small School Advantage One of the many advantages of being part of a small school community is the fact that there is no age discrimination. Students from K-6 socialise, play together and learn to adjust their language and social behaviours to encompass a range of ages and personalities.

This is great preparation in these formative years for the many different people and situations these students will be in contact with and influenced by in the future. Our small schools are spectacular!

Janine Kearney

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Cute Kinder Kids

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highlight of a new school year is always the introduction of Kindergarten to formal schooling. While this can be an extremely anxious time for parents (particularly their first child), thanks to the wonderful work of our preschools and our system’s amazing Kinder transition program, the start to school is a wonderfully exciting and stimulating introduction to a 13 year journey for these remarkably cute individuals. And what would our world be without their brutal honesty and ‘constructive’ feedback? Welcome 2018 Kindergartens. Thanks for all the joy and innocence you bring to our school communities.

Janine Kearney

Isabelle at St Laurence’s in Dubbo

Aidan, Willa, Charlie, Chloe and Paddy from St Columba’s in Yeoval

Mrs Gosper with Brooklyn and Evie at St Joseph’s in Manildra

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New Secondary Principals

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his year, the parish communities of Orange and Bathurst have welcomed two new principals to their secondary schools.

Peter Meers has taken on the role at James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange. Peter was born in Mudgee and educated at St Matthew’s Catholic School. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Graduate Diploma of Education and Masters in Education Leadership and was most recently the Assistant Principal at James Sheahan. Having taught in both Catholic and Government schools, Peter joined James Sheahan in 2006 as English Co-ordinator. He has a passion for the arts and is a highly regarded teacher.

Peter was a driving force in establishing the School’s immersion program to Sri Lanka, where students visit and live with a La Sallian community. He sees Catholic schools as being a place where faith and learning are intertwined and is a great supporter of the James Sheahan creed “Living our Faith, Sharing the Journey, Living a Future”.

Bachelor of Education and Physical Health, Master of Religious Education and Master of Educational Leadership and was most recently Assistant Principal at All Saints’ College, Liverpool.

Steve had careers in banking and the Air Force before training as a teacher. He has held a variety of leadership roles in personal development, health and physical education, and pastoral care as well as two appointments as Assistant Principal.

Originally from Wellington, Steve Muller is returning to the Diocese as Principal of MacKillop College, Bathurst. He holds a Steve with Casey Mutton 2017 Yr 12 student receiving a Premier’s Award for achieving all Band 6 in the HSC As well as being involved in sport, Steve enjoys teaching Mathematics and is teaching a ‘Quicksmart’ maths group this year. He has a great belief in the talent at MacKillop College and is working hard with staff to have this potential realised. Steve is very keen to work closely with Catholic primary schools and St Stanislaus’ College in providing a K-12 Catholic education within the Cathedral Parish.

Mr Meers with new Yr 7 students at JSCHS

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New principals welcomed at Manildra and Coolah

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e welcome two new principals taking up leadership positions in the small school communities of Manildra and Coolah.

Jacky Parmeter has been appointed as Principal at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Manildra. Jacky was previously working a stone’s throw away at St Joseph’s, Molong.

Our new Principal at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Coolah had a longer journey. We welcome Newton O’Dea and his wife Wendy to the Sacred Heart community.

Jacky Parmeter and Newton O’Dea

Newton and Wendy relocated from Western Australia and could be said to be having a West Coast ‘not so East Coast’ change. Welcome to these two wonderful additions to leadership in our Diocese.

Janine Kearney

New student leaders at Sacred Heart Coolah with Mr O’Dea

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St Mary’s Catholic Primary School to undergo $6.1 million expansion

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RANGE: 2018 will mark a new era for St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Orange. The Parish of St Mary and St Joseph, Orange and the School have released plans to build new learning spaces and to refurbish its existing rooms.

Working with an estimated budget of $6.1 million, the building works will take place in stages and will ensure that the students of St Mary’s will benefit from state-ofthe-art learning environments.

The project will be funded by the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst, with the assistance of a Capital Building Works Grant of $1.2 million provided by the Federal Government.

Principal, Kerrie Basha, said “The expansion of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School will utilise funds provided by the capital works levy. Families pay this levy as part of their annual Catholic school fees. It will be wonderful to see the funds put to great use, by providing students with the most modern and collaborative learning facilities available”.

“With a constant increase in enrolments and a high demand for quality Catholic education in Orange, the planned expansion of the School will ensure that St Mary’s has the capacity to offer three streams from Kindergarten to Year Six, with the option of after school care once the project is complete”, said Mrs Basha.

Parish Priest, Father Greg Bellamy, said “St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has a rich history of educating students from Orange and outlying areas. The expansion of the site means we can build upon this legacy into the

One of the existing buildings at St Mary’s Primary School, Orange future and continue to make a significant contribution to our local community”.

St Mary’s boasts extensive grounds and an important aspect of the planning has been to ensure that the end result will not encroach onto valued play space. With this in mind, the new buildings will utilise space behind existing buildings with only a small overlap onto Cadia Bank, beside the school hall.

Plans for the new learning spaces and refurbishment will be available for viewing on the School’s website and in the front foyer of the School.

Kimbalee Clews

Reflections on National Apology

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ELLINGTON: On 13th February, St Mary’s Catholic School held an assembly to acknowledge and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Apology made by former Prime Minister, Mr Kevin Rudd.

Mrs Loretta Stanley-Black and Ms Jody Chester were our special guests. Jody opened our assembly with a special Welcome to Country followed by a summary of the significance the Apology has had on Australian history. Loretta shared a very emotional speech on the grief, suffering and loss caused to her, her family and many Indigenous families of the Stolen Generation affected by the actions, policies and enforced laws of successive parliaments and governments.

We had an outstanding performance of ‘We are Australian’ by our amazing secondary students and readings by our students of quotes from many public figures of the Aboriginal community about what the Apology meant to them. Students had the chance to watch the Apology and time to reflect and remember those of the Stolen Generation.

Special congratulations to Demi Owens, who was named winner of an art competition held by WACHS during Sorry

Jody Chester, Simon Price, William Hill and Loretta Stanley-Black Day 2017. Demi was presented with her award during the assembly.

William Hill Aboriginal Education Worker

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News from Stannies

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his year, Stannies welcomed 92 new Year 7 students to the College.

For Year 7, a big focus at the College is our STEM and Learning to Learn Programs.

In STEM, students have been working in groups and producing sketches for a Water Tower Challenge. The boys were set the task to design a tower with a tank that was 30cm high and a second tank which was 30cm from the base of the tower. They had to move water from one tank to the next tank using gravity.

The students then needed to look at how much their structure cost, demonstrating how important budgets are to complete a project.

After completing this challenge, the students will start looking at issues of water shortage with a particular focus on Cape Town. The boys will be challenged to develop initiatives to provide clean water for a town.

The Year 7 students have also received an introduction to 21st century learning.

Their task has been to review two recent newspaper articles relating to the four skills needed in a 21st century workforce. Teachers have introduced the students to the ‘4Cs’ approach to learning developing these four 21st century skills Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking and Creativity. Teachers will further develop students understanding of learning processes before the first major learning project is set.

Opening Mass and Family Day The College Opening School Mass was held on Sunday 18th February in the Performing Arts Centre, welcoming over 850 Stannies staff, students and families.

Following the Mass, the College hosted a family day which included a BBQ lunch, time in the pool and watching or participating in the inaugural Fathers and Sons T20 Cricket match.

Dr Anne Wenham

Mary Roebuck with her grandson, Patrick Seve, Y10

Shane Cantrill with is son, Jackson, Y7

Y7 students Hunter Green, Liam Gildea and Luke Woodhead

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St Phil’s continues to grow

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ATHURST: St Philomena’s Catholic Primary School, Bathurst has been successful in the latest round of grants provided by the State Government as part of the Community Building Partnership program.

State Member for Bathurst, Mr Paul Toole, said “It was great to visit St Philomena’s and announce $12,000 in funding from the latest round of Community Building Partnership funding. St Phil’s will utilise the funding to extend their outdoor learning environment, making the most of their amazing playground and space, offering an opportunity for children to learn inside and outside of the classroom”.

Louise Davis

St Phil’s Yr 1 students with State Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole MP and Louise Davis, Principal

St Pius X off to a flying start

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UBBO: St Pius X got off to a flying start for 2018 with our Opening Mass and Induction Ceremony in our first week. Father Greg Kennedy celebrated our Mass with the theme, “We Walk in Faith, Hope and Love”. During the Mass, we acknowledged our school leaders and class members of the Student Representative Council for 2018.

Kindergarten commenced on some very hot days, but settled in beautifully with very few tears. Even the mums and dads were very brave! We are looking forward to a great 2018.

Heather Irwin

Members of the St Pius X Student Representative Council for 2018

Here is a great way to serve God in 2018!

In 2018 we will need Special Religious Education (SRE) Teachers & Assistants.

More men who have flexible working hours would be especially welcome!

Could you be a Prayer Partner with a SRE Teacher & Assistant?

OUR CHALLENGE FOR 2018 is to have..

SRE Teachers & Assistants for every Primary class in public schools A Prayer Partner for every SRE Teacher & Assistant Please note you will need a Working with Children Check number

COULD YOU HELP? Please contact your parish priest.

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St John’s College Opening Liturgies

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UBBO: The 2018 school year at St John’s College commenced with an Opening School Liturgy for Years 7, 11 and 12 on Thursday 1st February, in the Barbara Amos Hall.

Years 8, 9 and 10 celebrated their Opening School Liturgy on Friday 2nd February.

It was wonderful to see happy, enthusiastic students ready for another year of education and learning.

Thank you to Fr Greg Kennedy, College Chaplain; Tom Fiander, the College’s new Youth Minister for 2018; Mr Rob Exner, REC - Ministry and Mission; Elissa Burden and the College Choir; Maggie and Paul Dunn; and our Senior Liturgy Committee for their time and effort in preparing the Liturgies.

Kerry Morris

Mr Rob Exner leading St John’s College student body in song

Catholic School Week at La Salle

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ITHGOW: As part of Catholic Schools Week, La Salle Academy Yr 7 students enjoyed a special forum with Sr Anne Houston rsj. The students learnt about contributions we can all make by following Christ’s example, just as Sr Anne has done in her 50 plus years of Religious vocation.

Thank you Sr Anne, for making time in your busy schedule for us!

Joanne Brown

Sr Anne with La Salle Academy Yr 7 students

Did you know that the Combined Catholic Uniform Pool has quality second hand items available?

Located in the back of Marietta’s, items available include:

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News from St Joseph’s, Blayney

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LAYNEY: Early in February, St Joseph’s Primary School celebrated our Opening School Mass at St James’ Church.

This was a very special liturgy as we joined together to begin our new school year and acknowledge our new leaders.

Our School, Sport and Class Captains were presented with their badges and made their pledge of leadership.

It was lovely to see so many parents, friends and families at this special occasion. Thank you to Father Paul Devitt, Deacon Josh Clayton and the St James’ Parish community for celebrating this Mass with us.

Fr Tim preparing the palms with the students Palms and Promises Father Tim Cahill joined the teachers and students at St Joseph’s to begin our Lenten journey, with a ceremony of burning the palms from last year, with Lenten promises written by our students. The ashes were then used at our Ash Wednesday Mass.

Ash Wednesday The School and Parish community joined in receiving Ashes at Mass on Ash Wednesday, signalling the beginning of Lent.

Again, it was great to see so many parents and friends. Thank you to Father Tim and Deacon Josh Clayton who celebrated this Mass with us. Thanks also to Mr Windsor, Mrs Sullivan and the Year 3 and 5 students who prepared and led the Mass.

Well done!

Ash Wednesday artwork by Elena

St Joseph’s Heritage and Conference Centre, Perthville The St Joseph’s Heritage and Conference Centre offers retreat, conference and accommodation facilities for groups, offering day, overnight, short or long stays. It is ideal for prayer days, retreats or work related conferences. The beautiful onsite Chapel is available to guests.

15th - 22nd April: “Minding our ‘Aitches’ in the Spiritual Life” - Sr Virginia Bourke rsj 15th & 29th April: Open day at SJHC as part of Autumn Festival. From 2pm - 4pm 20th - 27th May: “The Power of the Spirit in our Lives” - Fr Steve Sinn sj 9th June: Reflection Day “God in the Everyday” - Sr Mary Murphy rsj

Tenison Woods Ave, Perthville Ph: 6337 2420 Email: perthville.coordinator@sosj.org.au Page 30 • March 2018 • C a t h o l i c O B S E RV E R , T h e D i o c e s e o f B a t h u r s t

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A New Year at St Columba’s

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EOVAL: The students at St Columba’s bounded into school on the first day and were very excited about beginning the new school year, especially our new Kinder children.

This year, our Kinder class consists of Charlie Lees, Aidan Simister, Paddy Iffland, Willa Kerin and Chloe Hughes.

We welcome the children to St Columba’s and look forward to seeing what amazing things they will achieve in their time here.

Fr Carl Mackander celebrated our Opening School Mass on Sunday 18th February, when Mrs Brown presented Year 3 students with their Junior Josephite badge.

Everyone at St Columba’s is looking forward to a great year ahead.

First day of 2018 at St Columba’s

Julia Englart

Grandparents and Older Friends Morning

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OONAMBLE: Many visitors and family members happily joined the St Brigid’s students on Friday 9th March for the annual Grandparents and Older Friends morning.

Visitors were entertained with each student involved in a variety of items.

The infants’ pupils sang a tribute to the special visitors; ‘You are my Sunshine’; significant to every person present.

Guests then visited the classrooms and enjoyed the scrumptious morning tea.

Many left with saying that this year was the best ever and vowing to definitely return next year.

Patricia Crowley

Delilah and Kate with their special guests

St Matthews Catholic School

Providing a comprehensive and quality education in the Catholic tradition for young people from Kindergarten to Year 12.

4 Lewis St Mudgee Phone: 6372 1742 New website: www.stmattsmudgee.catholic.edu.au C a t h o l i c O B S E RV E R , T h e D i o c e s e o f B a t h u r s t • March 2018 • Page 31

St Joseph’s Primary School celebrates New Year

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UGOWRA: Our school year started with an Opening School Mass on 11th February, during which School and Sports Captains and the Student Representative Council were inducted. We also welcomed the four new kindergarten children and their families to our school community.

Fr Laurie Beath celebrated Mass with parishioners, staff and families joining together for a sausage sizzle in the warm summer evening after Mass, enjoying a relaxed atmosphere catching up with each other.

With 30 students this year, it promises to be another busy year at our little school.

Catherine Eppelstun Top right: Kirbie Mongan (School Captain) and Lainey Myors (Sports Captain) Bottom right: Celeste Gavin (Sports Captain), Lachlan Haynes (School Vice Captain), Jack Fazzari (SRC) and Chelsea Colvin

Catholic Schools Week 2018

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atholic Schools Week was held from 4th March - 10th March 2018 and was a week of celebration, affirmation and renewal.

It was wonderful to see and experience the range of activity occurring in our schools during this week. It was a particularly wonderful opportunity for the school, parish and wider community to extend their appreciation to all of our teachers and staff who, each day, provide opportunities for students to develop their God given talents.

Catholic Schools Week in the Cathedral Parish began with representatives from each of the local Catholic schools joining together for Mass celebrated

by Bishop McKenna at the Cathedral of St Michael and St John. Mass was followed by a lovely morning tea hosted

by Cathedral Catholic Primary School.

Anita Fry

School leaders from MacKillop College, St Stanislaus’ College and Cathedral Catholic Primary School

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Dominic and Julia Windsor at the Catholic Schools Week morning tea

Assumption students fundraise to help the disadvantaged

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The students have formed their own ‘Working for Justice Group’ to help raise money and have come up with one project per week during Lent.

Mrs Cusick said they are the driving force behind the fundraising effort.

“We just helped facilitate it” she said.

ATHURST: When Year 5 Assumption School students heard the plight of Janaki, a young Nepalese woman who grew up in a world of poverty, they wanted to do something to help.

Teacher, Mrs Deborah Cusick, said as part of the students’ Religious Education unit they are addressing the theme of social justice. As a component of this unit, they are exploring the work of Project Compassion and how their outreach programs assist communities in need.

Each week students look at a new case study and how Project Compassion has helped. Janaki married at a young age and was left destitute after her husband died. Project Compassion helped her undertake training and she now has her own business, employing 18 people.

So, with the support of their teachers and fellow students, Year 5 is busy fundraising for Project Compassion, Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising event.

With the help of parents, they recently made and sold Roti, a type of flat bread, raising $400 for the charity. This was followed by a ‘crazy hair’ day the following week.

Year 5 students at the Assumption School making Nepalese Roti.

Photo: Chris Seabrook, Western Advocate

Information courtesy Jacinta Carroll Western Advocate

CATHOLIC Development Fund

1800 451 760

Katie Koala invites all 2018 students to open a Koala Club Account!

Student Banking is vitally important to support our schools and the mission of the church. It’s also a great way to create good savings habits!

To enquire about opening a new Koala Club Account, please contact your Catholic school or our CDF staff

1800 451 760 Email: cdf@cdfbathurst.org.au Disclosure: Deposits with CDF are guaranteed by CDPF Limited, a company established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference for this purpose. We welcome your investment with the CDF rather than with a profit oriented commercial organisation as a conscious commitment by you to support the Charitable, Religious and Educational works of the Catholic Church. CDF, nor the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Bathurst are prudentially supervised by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority; contributions to CDF do not obtain the benefit of the depositor protection provisions of the Banking Act 1959; CDF is designed for investors who wish to promote the charitable purposes of CDF. AFSL No: 497040

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Fatima Centenary Celebrations in Orange

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3th October 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the conclusion of the appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children in the small village of Fatima in Portugal: Lucia Santos and her cousins, Jacinta and Francisco Marto. For the last century, devotion to ‘Our Lady of Fatima’ has grown throughout the world, including here in Australia.

To mark this significant anniversary, a new statue of Our Lady of Fatima was installed in St Joseph’s Church, Orange.

The celebrations began with the blessing of the statue in the grounds of Catherine McAuley Primary School. The statue was then taken in procession to St Joseph’s Church, accompanied by the Rosary and singing in several different languages.

By the commencement of Mass at 5.45pm, the crowd had grown to

Sr Acacia with the children who processed with the statue of Our Lady of Fatima approximately 500 people, filling St It is hoped that the statue, which Joseph’s Church. At the conclusion of permanently resides in the north transept Mass, families were able to take a blessed of the Church, will inspire many to seek rose home to keep as a memento of the the peace that only God can give and be occasion and to leave prayer intentions a reminder that Our Lady of Fatima will that were subsequently sent to Fatima to always be there as a consolation for those be placed at the foot of the original statue. who are mourning, the sick, the dying, The celebrations concluded with a and those who suffer. banquet in Kenna Hall.

Fr Greg Bellamy

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Good Shepherd Sunday Appeal

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Monastery in the North of Vietnam, to discern the priestly vocation for 10 days.

Then I went to Saigon to study English.

upporting the educational needs of our priests and seminarians, this Appeal will be held on 22nd April.

Below, seminarian Diep Nguyen shares a little of his journey to priesthood…

My name is Diep Nguyen and I come from Vietnam. I was born into a strong Catholic family, with three sisters and one brother. My faith was influenced greatly by my parents, who taught me how to know Jesus, to read the Bible and to pray. Unlike here in Australia, Catholics in Vietnam don’t have Christian schools where the faithful learn to know God. Vietnam is a communist country and even talking about Jesus, or holding religious activities such as public prayer, can lead to trouble.

In 2008, when I was in Hanoi to study, every day I went to Mass in Thai-ha Church, where the Redemptorist Order had been located, before the government took over their land. The Order has been unceasingly asking for their land to be returned, so the convent might have enough space for service.

After every Mass, priests and parishioners walked peacefully together in prayer to the land. Eight parishioners were arrested and put in jail without sentences. But that did not stop the faithful from attending the prayers for justice. It drew more people to go to Mass and defend justice and the Church - but

Seminarian Diep Nguyen tension increased between both sides.

After a threat was made against the convent, superior and priests, the faithful were asked to stay and pray to support the convent. I was quite scared, for we believed that we may be killed.

I called my parents to tell them that if they didn’t hear from me, it meant that I had died. That night, we were asked to quietly go to sleep, but be ready for anything. Surprisingly, I had one of the most peaceful sleeps ever. I felt that through Our Mother Mary, God protected us on that night. This made me realise that God is always with us and cares for us; my faith became stronger, and my fear of authority less.

This led me to understand that I needed to do something for his Church.

I came to Australia in 2011. When I first came here, everything was absolutely new for me. I was homesick. With my very poor English, I could not understand people speaking; sometimes I wondered to myself if people here spoke English or not? I finally found they actually do, but with an Aussie accent. Now I do not only speak English, but I think my Aussie has improved too! I find people here very friendly, kind and generous and this has made me feel at home.

Thank you for your warm welcome.

I am now in my fifth year of formation.

It takes about seven years before a seminarian can be ordained as a priest. Our formation covers Spiritual, Intellectual, Human and Pastoral aspects, all important for a priest.

Thanks be to God, we now have nine seminarians who are on the journey to the priesthood for the Diocese. It is very costly to train each seminarian. Many thanks for your spiritual and financial support. Please continue it, as without your prayers and support, we cannot become what we are called to be.

May God bless you all!

In 2009, I decided to go to the Cistercian

Diep Nguyen

Can you hear God’s call?

You’ll never know unless you begin to open your heart in prayer to the possibilities; and then to speak to someone whose faith and judgment you trust. God does not usually reveal his will in a sudden dramatic way, but in the quiet steps of prayer, sacrament, service, reflection and sharing with other Catholics.

Peter began to say to him, “See, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life.”

(Mk 10:28-30)

For more information about exploring your vocation contact Fr Carl Mackander: pp.wellington@cdob.org.au or Fr Reynold Jaboneta: pp.coonabarabran@cdob.org.au C a t h o l i c O B S E RV E R , T h e D i o c e s e o f B a t h u r s t • March 2018 • Page 35

The DPC meet in Gilgandra

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ishop Michael McKenna and the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) Steering Committee met in Gilgandra in early March. This was an opportunity for the Convenors of the six working groups of the DPC to come together and bring Bishop Michael up to date on the projects each group has been working on.

The six groups of the DPC comprise: Hearing and Proclaiming the Word of God; Worshipping God in Prayer and Sacrament; Building a Community of Love and Service; Participation of Indigenous Catholics; Participation of Young Catholics; and The Domestic Church: Marriage and Families.

Focus was given to communications and how best to ensure the DPC is keeping parishes informed of the progression of initiatives.

Bishop Michael with members of the Gilgandra Parish Council and the DPC Steering Committee The DPC group was then joined by for Benediction and lunch. members of the Gilgandra Parish Kimbalee Clews Council and Fr Martin O’Mahony PE

The Ministry Formation Program begins

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n 2017, the Diocese of Bathurst started a program of formation for individuals from across the Diocese, known as the Ministry Formation Program (MFP). It is designed to assist people in their understanding of the Church, their personal development, spirituality and pastoral care.

In the second half of last year, individuals attended information sessions, classes on Christology and a two day retreat in Carcoar. Following this time of discernment, there was an opportunity to enrol in the MFP, which will run over 2018-19.

At this stage, 17 men and women have registered for the Program and have undertaken this year as a time to develop both their faith and skills in ministry. Being part of the MFP means a commitment to meet one weekend a

Participants of the MFP with Sr Mary Comer rsj and Tony Eviston month at either Dubbo or Bathurst. At these sessions, different areas of faith, human development and spirituality will be explored and developed.

involved in the Program, as they commence a period of study and formation.

Please continue to pray for all those

Deacon Josh Clayton

Meeting Pope Francis

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hairman of our Diocesan Catholic Education Council, Mr Paul Crennan, and his wife Kathy, were delighted to have the opportunity to attend an audience with Pope Francis while in Rome over the Christmas break.

Paul said it was the most extraordinary experience to be in the presence of the Holy Father. He and Kathy felt truly gifted to receive a personal blessing from the Pontiff.

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Service, Partnerships, Stewardship and People

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his year, Centacare is at the midway point of its current strategic plan, which has four key areas of focus - Service, Partnerships, Stewardship and People - and 2018 will see further growth in the range and reach of our services.

Last year, Centacare successfully established a Youth Drop-in Centre in Coonabarabran and our goal is to bring similar initiatives to other parts of the Diocese.

The services to Indigenous families and communities will also see expansion and revised models of service delivery, with renewed focus on outcomes.

Centacare currently runs outside of school hours and vacation care services at Assumption School in Bathurst and St Joseph’s in Oberon and is looking to establish more of these services. We are hoping to begin with Catherine McAuley Primary School, Orange mid-year.

The Elders-Youngsters project, run under the pastoral wellbeing program in Dubbo and Wellington, is another successful initiative which we would like to replicate in other towns. This project facilitates school children visiting with elders in residential care settings. Our evaluation shows that both the elders and the children benefit immensely from their engagement with each other.

Centacare’s partnership with Federal and State government agencies is expected to be strengthened this year. Our success in delivering outcome-focussed services will help to further cement our credibility.

Centacare and Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst, as two arms of the Diocese, now work more closely than ever before. Both acknowledge the privilege of serving the same master, Jesus Christ, and our common mission of working for God’s Kingdom.

This year, we will see an expansion of services offered through the Schools Program in our Diocese. Centacare is also forging partnerships with the social services agencies of other dioceses in the State. Last year, these entities came together to form a single entity - CatholicCare Ltd to use our collective resources to strengthen our mission and the footprint of Catholic social service within NSW and the ACT. 2018 will hopefully see this entity winning

opportunities to deliver family and community services under the collective Catholic banner.

Centacare will continue its commitment to stewardship and consideration of the environment - not just the physical, but also the social - in everything it does.

Pope Robert George, Francis’ call to Centacare Director responsibility for our environment has been clearly heard and we know that we have our part to play.

With the increase in services, there is also an increase in the number of teams and team members within Centacare. We acknowledge that people are our real and most valuable asset and they have to be looked after. The team serves a geographical area of over 100,000 square kilometres and ensuring everyone’s welfare is not an easy task. This year, 22nd August has been set aside for all Centacare team members to come together to celebrate and reflect our mission and our roots in Catholic social teaching. This event will give all staff members the opportunity to meet with Bishop Michael, members of the Centacare Advisory Council and be imbibed, and renewed, with the spirit of service.

Centacare Sunday will be celebrated across the Diocese of Bathurst on 16th September 2018. We have a very busy 2018 head, full of opportunities to serve the community, so please keep this important mission of our local church in your prayers.

Robert George Director

Caring for Families Counselling & Mediation Services ADULTS | CHILDREN COUPLES | FAMILIES For more information about Centacare’s services visit centacarecbathurst.com.au or to make an appointment please call 1800 231 118 C a t h o l i c O B S E RV E R , T h e D i o c e s e o f B a t h u r s t • March 2018 • Page 37

VISIONARY

PAR TNERS

Restoration work to-date The restoration of the Cathedral of St Michael and St John continues, with results now being visible - and audible. The Bell Tower has been beautifully renewed and regularly rings out with joy.

Repointing of mortar has been done on the George Street face of the building and is almost completed on the Sacristy building. The lightning arrestor will be replaced, and the accompanying strap will be situated in a less obvious position than its predecessor.

New sandstone has been shaped for this side of the building and the process of replacing the worn stones has begun at the highest point of the building. The sandstone frame around the trefoil window above the Altar has had its sandstone replaced, with repairs now being carried out on the other windows. Once completed, the stonemasons will move down the face of the building, with the scaffolding being progressively removed as the work moves towards the ground level.

The repairs of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in progress

Plans for the next stage of the Restoration The external work will progress this year to the carpark side of the Cathedral, with the repointing of the brick work and replacement of sandstone to continue. The scaffolding will be moved from the back of the building to the carpark side early next year.

Discussions continue with regard to the internal design of the Cathedral. Several architects have assessed the current layout and have provided valuable information on the placement of major items in the Sanctuary.

The next major phase for the exterior of the Cathedral will be the landscape and structural design of the surrounding grounds, which will include:

Replacement of the sandstone around the trefoil window

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Entry to the carpark from William Street, with a gathering space and level access from the carpark to the Cathedral’s new entrance, through the current piety shop

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Additional onsite and street parking

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel and Sacristy The removal of the concrete slabs and fill of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel is now completed, with a total of over 40 tonnes of concrete and approximately 120 tonnes of rubble fill removed and recycled by a local Bathurst building materials recycler.

The “hard” render that had been put on various areas of the walls of the Sacristy and Chapel had been contributing to the moisture problems in these areas, and so this was also removed during this stage of the works. Renderers then repaired and replaced the affected areas.

Repainting of the walls has finished, with colours matching those of the rest of the Cathedral.

New sandstone in place

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VISIONARY

Excavation of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel floor

PAR TNERS

The newly renovated Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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Outdoor liturgical space with seating

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Replacement of paved areas around the building to resolve rising damp issues and improve aesthetics

Bishop McKenna; Father Paul Devitt, Dean of the Cathedral; and the Restoration Committee ask for your continued support, prayers and participation in this most worthy cause.

Ground works are due to commence in the near future. With progress continuing well, the goal is now set to complete the restoration works by mid-2019.

We give thanks for these signs of progress and pray that our church will continue to respond to Christ’s call to Rebuild, Restore and Renew.

Please give generously to the Cathedral Restoration Appeal Donations can be made: In Person ~ Catholic Chancery Office Bathurst, or at your local Parish Office

By Phone ~ 1800 451 760 By email ~ cathedralrestoration@bathurst.catholic.org.au Online ~ cathedralappealbathurst.org.au where you will find more information.

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