New Nuncio selects Maitland-Newcastle as first stop on his new assignment

For a Diocese still mourning the death of its beloved bishop, a visit by the newly appointed Nuncio to Australia provided comfort to the congregation at Easter.  

Archbishop Charles Balvo became the first Nuncio to preside at the Sacred Triduum in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, just two weeks after presenting his credentials to the Governor-General of Australia on 1 April.  

Fleeing war to find salvation in Fern Bay

The unprovoked Russian invasion of the Ukraine has horrified us all but for Ukrainian expats like Inna and Yurii Chuchenko, daily reports from the warzone are especially traumatic.  

New book launched that will delight local history buffs

For more than 200 years, the Catholic Church has provided education to generations of Australians. While the provision of schooling in this diocese does not extend back quite as far, a new book entitled Snaphots in Time bursts with interesting stories of our journey in education.

Driving towards a future of possibilities

Breaking down barriers faced by newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers on their pathway towards education and employment is the goal of a new initiative being delivered by CatholicCare’s Refugee Hub, with support from the City of Newcastle, NRMA and volunteer mentors. 

The spirit of Taizé returns to Newcastle

An ecumenical prayer service in the spirit of Taizé will commence at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Tighes Hill this Sunday.

Conference to be led with 'a great pastoral heart'

Maitland-Newcastle Diocesan Administrator, Fr Greg Barker, has welcomed news that the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference elected Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB as president of the Conference and re-elected Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP vice-president.