Synod of Bishops: 2024 Diocesan Consultation IMAGE Your Diocese

Synod of Bishops: 2024 Diocesan Consultation

February 06, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

At the end of last year, the General Secretariat of the Synod published a document Towards October 2024 containing guidelines for local church consultations to be held in 2024 to reflect on the Synthesis Report from the First Assembly and prepare for the Second Assembly. The plans for the Australian consultation have now been finalised and they are outlined in this email. All bishops have been notified, and dioceses have been requested to begin planning these consultations, which will take place from 1 February to 30 March 2024.

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Service for Peace

December 01, 2023 Christina Hutchinson

Bishop Michael Kennedy and the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Council invite you to a communal Service for Peace on 12 December.

The best day ever! Harrington celebrates 70 years of their Catholic Church IMAGE Your Diocese

The best day ever! Harrington celebrates 70 years of their Catholic Church

November 28, 2023 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Our Lady, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Harrington celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday.

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St Joseph's Church East Maitland hosts its second pet blessing

November 10, 2023 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

What do you call it when an assortment of dogs and one chicken meet up at a church? A pet blessing of course.

Article originally published in the Maitland Mercury. 

Hunter Community Alliance builds up the region’s power IMAGE Your Diocese

Hunter Community Alliance builds up the region’s power

November 07, 2023 Elizabeth Symington

Community groups and organisations across the Hunter are coming together to have their say as part of the Hunter Community Alliance.

Recognising Mental Health Month  IMAGE Your Diocese

Recognising Mental Health Month

October 10, 2023 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

During Mental Health Month, we’re encouraging people across the Diocese to think about their wellbeing, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.

Cooking up kindness: Donation transforms Hamilton South Community Kitchen IMAGE Your Diocese

Cooking up kindness: Donation transforms Hamilton South Community Kitchen

September 29, 2023 Elizabeth Symington

As the saying goes, a kitchen is the heart of a home but for CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning kitchens have become the heart of their community.

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Hindu Community visits our Diocese

September 13, 2023 Curtis Mahoney

“We find so much peace here.”