The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle represents the Catholic Church in a region extending from Lake Macquarie to Taree and as far inland as Merriwa and Murrurundi.
“We look forward with confidence to Pope Leo’s leadership and the ways in which he will be witness to the Gospel in today’s world. Leading the universal Church is an immense responsibility and as a Diocese, we pray he is given wisdom, courage and grace as he navigates the path ahead,” said Bishop Michael Kennedy.
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Right now, we’re celebrating the Jubilee Year. We have so much happening across our Diocese and invite everyone to get involved!
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We unite Catholics across the Diocese through worship and sacraments, fostering spiritual growth and a strong sense of community.
Committed to Christ’s mission, we provide care and support for those facing hardship, helping the most vulnerable individuals and families in our region.
Our Catholic Schools and St Nicholas Early Education Centres nurture both academic growth and personal development, shaping students into compassionate leaders.
We work to ensure safe housing for vulnerable families and individuals, offering not just shelter, but hope and stability within the community.
Using our interactive map, discover the breadth of services we offer in communities across the Diocese.
Through its parishes, pastoral groups, and agencies including Catholic Schools, the Catholic Community Fund, CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, St Nicholas Early Education and OOSH, and Hunter Community Housing, our Diocese provides pastoral, educational, social welfare, housing and community development services.
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27 Jun 25 - 29 Jun 25
