Letter from Bishop Michael on the Passing of Pope Francis
Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis encouraged us all to act in faith. He was passionate about calling the world to care for the marginalised, to protect our common home, and to build a Church that reaches outward rather than turning inward.
MNnews website becomes an archive as Diocese news moves to new website
We are excited to announce that all news updates from across our Diocese will now be shared on our newly launched Diocesan website: www.mn.catholic.org.au.
How you can support Project Compassion in 2025
On Sunday 2 March, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle launched Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion as part of our Jubilee Year celebrations.
10 Questions about Lent
Right now, we are making our way through Lent. Find out what it is all about in our latest instalment of 10 Questions, where we answer some common queries on this important Liturgical Season.
Blessed Carlo Acutis Exhibition
It is with great excitement that Bishop Michael Kennedy has organised an international exhibition of Blessed Carlo Acutis to visit our Diocese this week.
Spirits soar at Diocesan Jubilee event
Hope, faith, and a whole lot of fun filled the air in Newcastle on Sunday as more than 1,000 people gathered to launch the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year.
Sisters of Faith dinner inspires participants
More than 90 women filled the seats of the Victor Peters Suite last Thursday night as they gathered for our annual Sisters of Faith dinner.
REMINDER! Join us this weekend as we launch the Jubilee Year
Bishop Michael Kennedy invites all to celebrate the Jubilee Year at our special event on Sunday 2 March.