UPDATE: Walking for Mercy
On 6 June, parish priest at Nelson Bay, Fr Kevin Corrigan, commenced a walk from St Mary MacKillop Chapel, North Sydney, to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. Its aim was to provide financial and prayer support for a newly commencing project in Cambodia. Read the full story in Aurora.
Praise and worship like you never have before
The Diocesan Council for Ministry with Young People (DCMYP) ended a busy year with a praise and worship evening at St Pius X High School, Adamstown.
West Wallsend parishioners celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
During the festive season, there is much to be grateful for and to celebrate. The winding down of the year, the joy of the Christmas period and the excitement of what the new year might bring make this time so special. Last year the Garrett family – my family – had an additional reason to celebrate!
Christmas mass services well attended across the Diocese
People from throughout the community have spoken with their feet, with large numbers attending both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day masses at Parishes across the diocese.
Diocese releases Year in Review 2016
Bishop Bill Wright today launched the 2016 Year in Review document.
VIDEO: Vicar General, Fr Brian Mascord's Christmas message 2016
As Bishop Bill is unwell, this year we are pleased to have Vicar General, Fr Brian Mascord share his Christmas message to the people of the diocese, Newcastle, Hunter and Manning regions.
St Peter’s Primary School Stockton hosts a special Christmas message
It has become an annual occasion for Bishop Bill to deliver his Christmas message at one of the Catholic schools in the diocese, and this year, St Peter’s Primary School at Stockton played host.
Welcome Fr James Odoh
Saturday heralded not just a beautiful summer’s day, but an occasion of great joy for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, as James Odoh was ordained to the presbyterate.