Thank you: Our Diocese’s incredible support of Project Compassion
During the six weeks of Lent, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle threw its support behind Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion.
Nominations open for Magdalene Award
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Mary Magdalene Award!
Easter wrap-up from across the Diocese
Holy Week has been a busy time across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in the lead-up to Easter. We share a few activities from our schools and St Nicholas Early Education, as well an Easter message from Bishop Michael Kennedy.
Pondering life, death, suffering and love
This time of year, Christians, and our society more broadly, observe and celebrate 'Holy Week' culminating in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During Holy Week I often find myself reflecting upon life and death, upon suffering and love.
10 Questions about the Triduum
Worship and Prayer Officer Fiona Duque answers some questions about the Triduum below.
10 Questions about the Chrism Mass
Have you ever wondered what the Chrism Mass is all about? Fiona Duque answers some questions below.
Join us for the Ecumenical Way of the Cross
We have invited fourteen different communities to share the gift of their culture through song, movement, and story.
Safeguarding audit report for the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
A rigorous safeguarding audit of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has assessed a 98 per cent compliance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) according to the audit report published by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) today.