We discuss the reopening of Churches from July 1 and the consequences of that for Baptisms.

The last brick was repointed on our Cathedral - we discuss its restoration and exactly what repointed means.

We discuss the work of Caritas and what COVID19 might have meant for their work.

Finally we talk to Amy Sullivan, Director of Ministries in Orange to discuss her work and how COVID19 ruined her plans for the year!

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We discuss the upcoming Rise:Reloaded festival which you can register for here.

Read Pope Francis' letter about young people Christus Vivit.

We discuss Safe Church Awareness workshops, which you can register for here.

Finally, we interview Leisa Galea about her work as baptism coordinator in Dubbo, and especially their post-baptismal program.

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Today on the show we discuss Fr Mick Lowcock who was named a Queensland Great recently.

We also acknowledge Elizabeth Zachulski from St Catherine's in Bathurst who received a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday Honours this week.

We remember Fr Noel Connolly SSC who recently died.

Fr Karl recently dipped back into Gaudete et Exsultate and we encourage our listeners to read not only that, but other documents released by the Pope and Bishops over the years.

We promote the audio versions of the Plenary Council Discernment Papers which will be being produced by Connection: Faith & Life in the coming weeks.

Finally we interview David Nelson who was on the writing committee for one of the Discernment Papers.

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We discuss the death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed, with a particular focus on the Church's response.

USCCB Chairmen's statement

Bishop Mark Seitz Photo

Pope John Paul II Alice Springs Address 1986

We read Pope Francis' recent letter to the priests of the Diocese of Rome.

We talk about the recently released Plenary Council Discernment Papers.

We also discuss the recently released data about parish profiles.

Finally, we interview Bishop Michael McKenna!

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Archbishop Pat O'Regan was installed as Archbishop of Adelaide on Monday - we discuss the Installation Mass.

Bishop Mark Edwards OMI was announced as the new Bishop of Wagga Wagga - we share our experiences with Bishop Mark over the years.

This week is a week of prayer for Christian unity. We discuss our experiences of working with people from other Christian faiths.

Deacon Josh and Father Karl talk about the books they are currently reading.

We interview Hayley Farrugia, who is one of the Bathurst Diocese delegates to the upcoming Plenary Council.

Finally we answer your questions, sent to [email protected].

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Churches have reopened! We discuss what this means in our diocese.

We discuss Laudato Si week and the Anniversary Year to mark the publication of Laudato Si, encouraging us to engage with the document and laying out seven areas of action. To read Laudato Si click here.

Pope Francis has asked us to pray for Deacons in the month of May. We ask Deacon Josh to explain the Diaconate.

Bishop Patrick O'Regan, who was a priest of Bathurst Diocese, will be installed as Archbishop of Adelaide on Monday 25th May at 11AM AEST. You can watch it here.

We interview Kristie Newman from Mudgee and discuss running Alpha and how the outbreak of COVID-19 forced their gatherings online.

Finally we explain the title of our podcast and invite your questions, stories and feedback at [email protected]

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Our first episode!

We begin by introducing ourselves and why we are making a podcast.

We discuss recent events in the Church, including what Pope Francis has been up to, how we can better participate in live-streamed Masses, new and innovative ways to minister during the Covid-19 pandemic and some of our diocesan responses.

Later, Deacon Josh interviews Robert George from Centacare Bathurst about Careline.

Finally, we invite you to send your stories, questions or feedback to [email protected].

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