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
Catholic Diocese Plays its Part in Protecting Children for National Child Protection Week
Hundreds of white balloons will be displayed across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle's 56 Catholic schools, its central offices on Hunter Street, Newcastle West and Sacred Heart Cathedral this Thursd…
CatholicCare Social Services offers brighter future for Gloucester
This Tuesday 11 August, CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning will officially open a new office at 47 King Street, in the heart of Gloucester. Bishop Bill Wright will join staff and clients of…
Diocese announces development of new schools and significant growth in Catholic education
The Catholic Schools Office in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is pleased to announce that it will build two new high schools and extend two existing high schools, one of the single biggest developm…
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle responds to World Environment Day with energy forum
The Social Justice Council of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will, on Wednesday 10 June, host the public forum Transitioning to Renewable Energy at St Pius X High School, Adamstown from 6pm. Th…
Catholic High Schools to rock Civic Theatre during DioSounds showcase
This Thursday 4 June at 6.30pm, more than 450 school students representing eleven Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will take part in the annual DioSounds music festival at th…
Senator to officially open multi-million-dollar Newcastle Catholic Schools Trade Training Centre
On Tuesday 5 May at 9.30am, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO will officially open the multi-million-dollar Newcastle Catholic Schools Trade Training Centre (TTC) at St Francis Xavier's College Hami…
Penola House to rename, provide increased support services to refugees
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will enhance its commitment to providing support services to refugees and their families this month by expanding the services of its mission and outreach arm, Penola…
An Easter message from Bishop Bill Wright (1)
Please see below the 2015 Easter message from Bishop Bill Wright of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. A media opportunity is also available (see details beneath message). "Easter is the…
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright on Archbishop Philip Wilson
Today 17 March 2015, the NSW Police have issued the Archbishop of Adelaide, Philip Wilson with a future court attendance notice to face a single charge of concealing a serious indictable offence. …
Brand new school for Maitland region to be officially opened next Monday
The Hunter's newest school, St Aloysius Primary School in Chisholm, will be blessed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Bill Wright and officially opened by the Hon. Bob Baldwin MP, on…
