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Media Releases and Statements

Read the latest from across the Diocese, keeping you informed about the work that we do.

Catholic Life, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Media Releases and Statements

Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division: A message from Bishop Michael Kennedy

7 August 2026
Media Releases and Statements

Statement from Catholic Diocese on Court Case 15 May 2026

15 May 2026
Media Releases and Statements

Joint Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle and the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea

22 April 2026
Catholic Life, Media Releases and Statements

Pray for Peace 

10 April 2026
Media Releases and Statements

Finalising the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s new Governance framework – a letter from Bishop Michael Kennedy

1 April 2026
Media Releases and Statements

Statement from Catholic Diocese on Court Case 13 March 2026

13 March 2026
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Media Releases and Statements

Australian Catholic Bishops President calls for peace in Middle East

13 March 2026
Featured News, Media Releases and Statements

Recognising women’s leadership and contribution in the Church

6 March 2026
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Statement from the Catholic Diocese on the High Court ruling – February 11 2026

11 February 2026
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Light will win: Joining in remembrance

22 January 2026
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A statement on the proposed renaming of Kennedy Creek to Maraikaan Creek

6 January 2026
Catholic Life, Media Releases and Statements

Jewish Community in our Prayers

15 December 2025
Office of Safeguarding, Schools & Education

Social Media age Restrictions – A delay not a ‘ban’

11 December 2025
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Media Releases and Statements

Statement on the passing of Aunty Louise Campbell

5 December 2025
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Remembering the Bali Bombings

1 October 2025
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The Diocese acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, sea and water ways on which the Diocese is located - Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Kamilaroi, Wiradjuri, Worimi, Wonnarua. We commit to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.

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