10 Questions about the Triduum
Worship and Prayer Officer Fiona Duque answers some questions about the Triduum below.
10 Questions about the Chrism Mass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Late last year, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle said goodbye to one of its longest-running groups – the Diocesan Association of Pastoral Ministers.