Sod Turning Ceremony marks start of works at new Chisholm Chapel IMAGE Your Diocese

Sod Turning Ceremony marks start of works at new Chisholm Chapel

April 18, 2023 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

This morning to mark the commencement of works for the new Chisholm Chapel and the next stage of the Chisholm educational precinct expansion, Bishop Michael Kennedy and CEO Sean Scanlon turned the first sod as part of a ceremony to celebrate the start of construction.

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Primary AFL News

April 14, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Eleven strong players from six primary schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle competed in the Polding AFL trials at Bateau Bay last week.

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TheatreSports Competition 2023

April 11, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Booming cheers could be heard from the Factory Theatre at St Pius X High School in Adamstown last week as 27 teams from seven schools across the diocese competed in the Annual Theatresports Competition.

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The 'Joy' of sailing

April 03, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Last week students from St Dominic’s Mayfield officially launched the yacht Joy as part of the Making Waves Foundation, a sailing organisation bringing people together to experience sailing - regardless of their ability or disability.

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DioSounds 2023

March 30, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Tickets are on sale now for the DioSounds 2023 performance! 

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Emmaus Award Spotlight: Fiona Stretton

March 21, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

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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Alumna-turned Australian Idol contestant visits school

March 13, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Former St John's Primary School and St Pius High School student, Charlotte McKie, returned to her primary school recently and performed for the students.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. 

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HSC Awards Ceremony

February 28, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

The Victor Peter Suite was filled with excitement last week as the 2022 HSC Awards Ceremony kicked off, celebrating the hard work and dedication of the high achievers from across the diocese.