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
Orange Sky to officially launch mobile laundry van in Newcastle this Thursday
Orange Sky will launch a mobile laundry van in the Newcastle region on Thursday in partnership with the Development and Relief Agency (DARA). Providing free washing and drying for p…
One person’s junk is another’s treasure … CONDA-winner ASPIRE presents this year’s musical spectacular, The Hoarders Next Door
A talented collection of 130 actors, dancers, vocalists and musicians from primary and secondary schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will perform in Artistic Director Anna Kerrigan’s latest w…
CatholicCare and WEA join forces for youth outcomes
Helping young people get a job and establish their own independence is behind a partnership between CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning and WEA Hunter. CatholicCare is working with the team…
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright on Cardinal George Pell
'This morning we learned the news that Victoria Police have charged Cardinal George Pell with historical sex offences. As a community, we must allow the judicial system to do its job, promote due proc…
Catholic secondary students to celebrate stage and screen in this week's musical showcase
In its eleventh year, over 500 students from the 11 secondary Catholic schools across the Hunter, will take to the Civic Theatre stage this Thursday for the annual diocesan musical showcase, Diosounds…
Taree Community Kitchen welcomes local St Clare's students each week
Following it's opening in late 2016, the CatholicCare Taree Community Kitchen has continued to provide fresh home cooked meals five days a week to the people of the local community. Now, in partnersh…
Over 400 school leaders to gather in Hunter Valley this week to “Encounter New Horizons”
Catholic school principals from across NSW and will come together this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (24 – 26 May) at the Crowne Plaza in Pokolbin for the 2017 Association of Catholic School Principa…
Maitland Catholic schools honour 100 year anniversary of Les Darcy's death
On Wednesday, 24 May, 400 Catholic primary school students from across the Maitland region will gather for a special sporting gala day at Maitland Park to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the d…
Lochinvar's Tenison Woods Education Centre to transition to the Diocese this month
Following an announcement in November 2016 confirming purchase of land and buildings located at Lochinvar from the Sisters of St Joseph, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is officially taking carriage…
Diocese celebrates Easter with hundreds from across the region attending mass services
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is pleased to report well attended mass services throughout the region this Easter season. Many people worshipped the stations of the cross on Good Friday at Sacr…
