Visiting Clergy
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle takes very seriously it’s responsibility to ensure that all ministry that takes place within the Diocese, whether pastoral, sacramental or spiritual in nature, safeguards all people to whom these services are provided.
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As part of our commitment to ensure that our Church communities are always safe places, all clergy and religious who intend to visit the Diocese to provide public ministry are required to complete an application to minister within the Diocese and receive the necessary permissions to undertake such ministry prior to their arrival in the Diocese.
Please complete your applications online below.
Fill out your application
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Citizens/Residents of Australia
Please fill out the following form:
Permission to Minister in Maitland-Newcastle – Clergy Who Are Citizens/Residents of Australia
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International Clergy Visiting Australia
Please fill out the following form:
Permission to Minister in Maitland-Newcastle – International Clergy Visiting Australia