Girls Who Skate
The multicultural Neighbourhood Centre is organising free skateboarding classes for young women from refugee backgrounds.
Bishop Bill to launch Social Justice Statement this Friday
This Friday 28 September the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will launch the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) Social Justice Statement 2018-2019 A Place to call Home: Making a home for everyone in our land. The statement reflects the deep concern that the Bishops have about the number of homeless people in Australia and the insecurity of housing.
Our Faith and God's Messages
The Interfaith Forum held in September was a great success with those who attended developing not only a greater understanding of the Muslim faith, but also new friendships.
Christian Formation Course 2018 – Term 4 individual unit delivery
The Christian Formation Course is a great way for individuals to explore their faith or prepare for ministry.
Plenary Council 2020 Update - 150 animators trained
The first step in the Plenary Council 2020 and Diocesan Synod process is now complete. This involved formation and training sessions for animators with 15 sessions held in August and September across the Diocese.
Women for the World - Caritas Australia fundraising event
Every day women throughout the world experience levels of discrimination and inequality which deprive them from the opportunity to learn, earn and lead.
Diocese's Plenary Council journey is underway
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s journey towards the Plenary Council is under way with a series of 15 meetings having been held in August and September.
Ignite the Spark: RCIA National Conference 2018, Melbourne 11-13 October
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is one of the Church’s most amazing treasures. It is the process by which we as a community accompany adults who feel called by God to become members of the Catholic Church. The Church envisages RCIA as the centre of parish life; the model of life and ministry.