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
Give Us a Sign Project Speaks Out on Asylum Seekers
A network of Christian churches is speaking with one voice this Lent, calling for compassion of asylum seekers through the Give us a Sign project. The Give us a Sign project seeks to engage church…
Truth, Justice and Healing Council CEO to hold information sessions in diocese
On Wednesday 25th February, CEO of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council – Francis Sullivan will hold two information sessions for people of the diocese and local community to discuss issues related…
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to expand Newcastle West site
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has purchased the Parry Street buildings adjacent to the current diocesan offices in Newcastle West, which were recently the subject of a Public Expression o…
Bishop Bill Wright on release of consultation paper on redress
Today the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse released its consultation paper on options for redress and possible reforms to civil litigation for victims of child sexua…
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright on the sentencing of John Denham
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continues to be saddened by the terrible harm that John Denham inflicted on so many innocent lives. The Diocese continues to demonstrate its commitment t…
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright on after effects of child sexual abuse
This morning The Newcastle Herald ran several articles proposing to establish a connection between the incidence of suicide and child sexual abuse. The questions posed by Bob O’Toole are important…
Local community shows its faith in numbers over the Christmas season
The local community has come together once again to celebrate the festive season, attending Masses across the Diocese on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Vice Chancellor of Pastoral Ministrie…
Local Catholic schools among the top in the region for HSC results
184 students from the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese Secondary Schools have featured in this year’s Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) distinguished achievers list, each scoring…
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright on Sydney hostage situation
As we began our day today, we were greeted with the news that while the hostage situation in Sydney's Martin Place has been resolved early this morning, sadly two innocent people have lost their lives…
Bishop Bill to deliver Christmas message at Kurri Kurri this week
To mark the advent season and in preparation for the Christmas break, Bishop Bill Wright will be delivering his Christmas message to students and parishioners at Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurr…
