Letter from Bishop Michael on the Passing of Pope Francis IMAGE Your Diocese

Letter from Bishop Michael on the Passing of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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 IMAGE Your Diocese

MNnews website becomes an archive as Diocese news moves to new website

March 31, 2025 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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 IMAGE Your Diocese

How you can support Project Compassion in 2025

March 11, 2025 Brendon Mannyx

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 IMAGE Your Diocese

10 Questions about Lent

March 10, 2025 Fiona Duque

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 IMAGE Your Diocese

Blessed Carlo Acutis Exhibition

March 04, 2025 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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 IMAGE Your Diocese

Spirits soar at Diocesan Jubilee event

March 03, 2025 Elizabeth Symington

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 IMAGE Your Diocese

Sisters of Faith dinner inspires participants

February 25, 2025 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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 IMAGE Your Diocese

REMINDER! Join us this weekend as we launch the Jubilee Year

February 25, 2025 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Bishop Michael Kennedy invites all to celebrate the Jubilee Year at our special event on Sunday 2 March.