The latest statements and media releases from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are listed below including those from the Catholic Schools Office, CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning and the Catholic Community Fund.
Please direct any media enquiries or requests for interviews to the Communications Team via email: mediainbox@mn.catholic.org.au
Senator to officially open multi-million-dollar Newcastle Catholic Schools Trade Training Centre
On Tuesday 5 May at 9.30am, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO will officially open the multi-million-dollar Newcastle Catholic Schools Trade Training Centre (TTC) at St Francis Xavier's College Hami…
Penola House to rename, provide increased support services to refugees
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will enhance its commitment to providing support services to refugees and their families this month by expanding the services of its mission and outreach arm, Penola…
An Easter message from Bishop Bill Wright (1)
Please see below the 2015 Easter message from Bishop Bill Wright of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. A media opportunity is also available (see details beneath message). "Easter is the so…
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright on Archbishop Philip Wilson
Today 17 March 2015, the NSW Police have issued the Archbishop of Adelaide, Philip Wilson with a future court attendance notice to face a single charge of concealing a serious indictable offence. Th…
Brand new school for Maitland region to be officially opened next Monday
The Hunter's newest school, St Aloysius Primary School in Chisholm, will be blessed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Bill Wright and officially opened by the Hon. Bob Baldwin MP, on…
Give Us a Sign Project Speaks Out on Asylum Seekers
A network of Christian churches is speaking with one voice this Lent, calling for compassion of asylum seekers through the Give us a Sign project. The Give us a Sign project seeks to engage churches…
Truth, Justice and Healing Council CEO to hold information sessions in diocese
On Wednesday 25th February, CEO of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council – Francis Sullivan will hold two information sessions for people of the diocese and local community to discuss issues related…
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to expand Newcastle West site
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has purchased the Parry Street buildings adjacent to the current diocesan offices in Newcastle West, which were recently the subject of a Public Expression o…
Bishop Bill Wright on release of consultation paper on redress
Today the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse released its consultation paper on options for redress and possible reforms to civil litigation for victims of child sexua…
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright on the sentencing of John Denham
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continues to be saddened by the terrible harm that John Denham inflicted on so many innocent lives. The Diocese continues to demonstrate its commitment to…
