10 Questions about the Chrism Mass IMAGE Your Diocese

10 Questions about the Chrism Mass

March 19, 2024 Fiona Duque

Have you ever wondered what the Chrism Mass is all about? Pastoral Ministries Officer of Worship and Prayer Fiona Duque answers some questions below. 

Join us for the Ecumenical Way of the Cross IMAGE Your Diocese

Join us for the Ecumenical Way of the Cross

March 12, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Brendon Mannyx

We have invited fourteen different communities to share the gift of their culture through song, movement, and story.

Safeguarding audit report for the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle IMAGE Your Diocese

Safeguarding audit report for the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

February 28, 2024 MEDIA RELEASE

A rigorous safeguarding audit of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has assessed a 98 per cent compliance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) according to the audit report published by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) today.

Religious Education & Spirituality Team and Pastoral Ministries Team Feedback IMAGE Your Diocese

Religious Education & Spirituality Team and Pastoral Ministries Team Feedback

February 27, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

In October 2022, the Diocesan Trustees authorised a review of the Religious Education & Spirituality Team supporting schools, and the Diocesan Pastoral Ministries team. This review was conducted by Dr Dan White in 2023, with the report received and accepted by the Bishop in November 2023.

The meaning and significance of Lent IMAGE Your Diocese

The meaning and significance of Lent

February 14, 2024 Fiona Duque

Easter is a significant period of time on the Catholic calendar, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. In the lead-up to Easter, Christians also acknowledge Lent - a time that helps Christians prepare to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.

To find out more about the significance of Lent and its customs, Fiona Duque, Pastoral Ministries Officer of Worship and Prayer has answered the following questions for us. 

Project Compassion inspires people from across the Diocese IMAGE Your Diocese

Project Compassion inspires people from across the Diocese

February 13, 2024 Elizabeth Symington

Sacred Heart Cathedral was at capacity today as hundreds of people attended the launch of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion.

Diocesan Association of Pastoral Ministers closes after 40 years IMAGE Your Diocese

Diocesan Association of Pastoral Ministers closes after 40 years

February 08, 2024 Elizabeth Symington

Late last year, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle said goodbye to one of its longest-running groups – the Diocesan Association of Pastoral Ministers.

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.