Aurora recognised at national Catholic press awards

Aurora has been recognised at the Australasian Catholic Press Association (ACPA) awards held last night, receiving several honours that celebrate the creativity, dedication and hard work that go into sharing the stories of our Diocesan community.
5 September, 2025
By Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Media Releases and Statements

Aurora received the award for Best Content: Faith Formation for the feature No one is beyond redemption, which shared the experience of prison chaplaincy in the Diocese. The artwork accompanying this piece was also named Best Original Artwork.

In addition, Aurora was Highly Commended for Best Editorial Column or Blog for My Word, which provides concise and thoughtful faith reflections from Bishop Michael Kennedy in every edition.

These achievements are a testament to the commitment of our editorial team, contributors, and all those who generously allow us to tell their stories. We also extend our thanks to everyone who reads Aurora and has journeyed with us over the years.

While this year’s awards recognised our final print editions, we are excited for the future of Aurora Digital. The move online has allowed us to share stories in even more dynamic and accessible ways, and we look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to highlight the voices and experiences of our community.

Onwards and upwards!