February 08, 2016
In 1866 the first resident Bishop of Maitland arrived in the diocese, then covering a huge part of NSW. Bishop James Murray had come from Ireland and he brought with him a great tradition of education which he soon set about implanting in his diocese.
February 01, 2016
Having had the privilege on three occasions to be part of Director’s Study Tours to India, Vietnam and Cambodia I have witnessed the incredible work of the Catholic Church in “living the joy of the Gospel” in these countries.
January 28, 2016
Welcome back to the commencement of what will surely be another busy yet exciting year.
January 22, 2016
In 2015, Catholic schools continued to offer students and their families a faith-filled educational experience, where each individual’s growth was nurtured in an environment characterised by care.
August 03, 2015
This July, I had the privilege of being able to share with our valued staff, clergy, students and caregivers, news regarding one of the single biggest developments to Catholic education in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s history. The diocese will build a new high school at Chisholm and another at Medowie, scheduled to open in 2018 and 2020 respectively. St Mary’s High School at Gateshead and St Joseph’s High School at Lochinvar will also grow from offering Years 7-10 to Years 7-12 from 2018.
April 07, 2015
Director of Schools, Ray Collins, has long had a deep interest in the campaigns, and the cost, of World War I. He shares some reflections to mark the centenary of the landing at Anzac Cove.