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Catholic Schools Office

The Catholic Schools Office is responsible for the leadership, operation and management of 58 schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

Serving the communities of Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Manning and Hunter Regions, our Catholic Schools ensure each and every student receives a quality education in a supportive environment and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

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DioSounds concert captivates audiences

June 13, 2023

STUDENTS took centre stage to show off their musical talents at Newcastle's iconic Civic Theatre.

For the 16^th time, more than 400 young performers from across the Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese dazzled audiences at the DioSounds concert.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald.

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Uncle Billy Lamb, St Pius X High School students connect to First Nations culture through art

May 30, 2023

A group of First Nations high school students in Newcastle have had a chance to strengthen their connection to culture through art.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald.

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Emmaus Award Spotlight: Diane Hickey

May 26, 2023

Members of the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle community gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral last month for the annual Called to Serve Mass.

Before the mass, the annual Emmaus Awards were presented, which recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of staff in schools across the diocese.

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St Mary’s Primary School celebrates the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians

May 25, 2023

On Wednesday the 24th of May, St Mary’s Primary School, Warners Bay held a liturgy to celebrate the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians.

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Catholic Schools Week Mass 2023

May 23, 2023

Members of the Catholic Schools Council, Catholic Schools Office, school staff and students filled Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday for the annual Catholic Schools Week Mass. The theme for this year’s Mass was ‘Encounter: Journeying Together’.

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Emmaus Awards Spotlight: Nicole Burns

May 12, 2023

Members of the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle community gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral last month for the annual Called to Serve Mass.

Before the mass, the annual Emmaus Awards were presented, which recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of staff in schools across the diocese.