June 01, 2016
In 2016, the diocesan community is commemorating the 150th anniversary of becoming a diocese.
May 30, 2016
In the lead-up to the 2016 Federal Election, we are surrounded by myriad political messages. The NetAct committee urges us to consider our Catholic values when heading to the polling booths on 2 July.
May 08, 2016
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle invites all to celebrate World Communications Day on Sunday 8 May. The 2016 theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is ‘Communication and Mercy’ and Francis invites all to reflect on what mercy means to them.
May 05, 2016
Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, Bill Wright, today blessed and officially welcomed St Nicholas Early Education Singleton to the diocese. Formerly St Patrick’s Singleton, St Nicholas Singleton will continue to provide much-needed early education services and will extend the Diocese's existing activities in the community, with St Nicholas Newcastle West opening mid-May.
May 02, 2016
Hunter Friends of L’Arche gathered with local parish members and members of Sydney L’Arche at the Diocesan Offices on Saturday 30 April, as the first step towards a partnership with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
April 19, 2016
CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning funded a nationally recognised St John’s two-day First Aid course for six young people being supported by CatholicCare’s Out Of Home Care (OOHC) service at the Mayfield head office last week. Participants included young people who are currently in foster care or have recently left foster care and moved into CatholicCare’s Supported Independent Living and After Care programs.
