It marked an important moment for both Fr Solomon and the people of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. “It feels deeply humbling and profoundly joyful to be ordained a priest,” Fr Solomon ...

The CSNSW Sports Awards presentation celebrates the top athletes in each sport, across all of the NSW Catholic Secondary Schools. It highlights students who have not just shined in the NSWC Combined ...

What can I do if I am concerned about children or young people over the holiday period? School holidays are often a time for children and families to take a break from their daily routines and spend ...

As we finish making our way through Advent, then into the Christmas season, and then the New Year, we often find time to reflect on the year that was. There are many aspects to the year that may come ...

If we strip back to the bare basics’ evangelisation is the process of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. The four canonical Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are known as the Four ...

Bishop Mykola Bychok – Eparch of the Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne for Ukrainian Catholics in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania – was elevated to the dignity of Cardinal of the Holy ...

She said it was like something had entered the room and filled up every inch of space, crushing the trust, loyalty and seemingly solid relationship they had created over a couple of years. “At the ...

Chelsea Wood, 13, had always wanted to perform her own music and start a band. She said a school-based program called Virtual Academy had given her the courage to get up and sing. "I'm really happy ...

The unbranded campaign aims to raise awareness about the critical shortage of carers in the region and urges the community to contact a foster care agency - any foster care agency - to provide a home ...

When planning the establishment of a new forest in the Lake Macquarie area, a primary school in Gateshead might not be the first location that springs to mind. However, that’s exactly what happened ...

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning recently launched its 2024 Christmas Hamper Appeal. The team is hoping to spread some Christmas cheer by handing out hampers across the Hunter-Manning to ...

While we can never be certain what any one year might bring; one thing that can be guaranteed is that there will be change. Our Diocese was indeed no exception in 2024. While many may associate change ...