The latest statements and media releases from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are listed below including those from the Catholic Schools Office, CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning and the Catholic Community Fund.
Please direct any media enquiries or requests for interviews to the Communications Team via email: mediainbox@mn.catholic.org.au
Statement by Bishop Bill Wright on the Unexpected Death of Archbishop Emeritus Phillip Wilson
I was saddened to learn of the death of Archbishop Emeritus Philip Wilson on Sunday afternoon. Although he had been very unwell in recent years, his death was sudden and unexpected. I first met Philip…
Statement welcoming a police inquiry into the tragic suicide of Father Glen Walsh
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has, continues to, and will always acknowledge both the terrible levels of historic child sexual abuse that occurred within the Diocese and the failures of some of it…
Statement in response to request for further judicial inquiry into institutional child sexual abuse
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has, continues to, and will always acknowledge both the terrible levels of historic child sexual abuse that occurred within the Diocese and the failures of some of it…
The Catholic Church has denounced a number of malicious emails being sent to random recipients claiming to be from Catholic parishes, dioceses and other organisations.
In recent weeks, emails have been sent that mention one or more of the following: Cardinal George Pell, the complainant in his criminal trial, COVID-19 and – most recently – the upcoming Eden-Monaro b…
Statement by Bishop Bill Wright on the first anniversary of the dedication of the memorial to the victims and survivors of historical child sexual abuse at Marist Brothers High School Hamilton
REMEMBERING DEDICATING HOPING Acknowledgement of the first anniversary of the dedication of the Memorial to the victims and survivors of historical child sexual abuse at Marist Brothers High School Ha…
Detailed communication in support of Bishop Bill Wright’s open letter to the People of the Diocese
DETAILED COMMUNICATION IN SUPPORT OF BISHOP BILL WRIGHT’S OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF THE DIOCESE IN PREPARATION FOR THE AIRING OF THE ABC DOCUMENTARY REVELATION The details set out below are written…
Open letter from Bishop Bill Wright to the People of the Diocese
Please CLICK HERE to view the open letter from Bishop Bill Wright to the People of the Diocese.
Statement from Bishop Bill Wright: Volume IV of the Cunneen Commission Report
When first asked about the calls for a Royal Commission into the history of Child Sexual Abuse in this diocese, I said that I would welcome a public inquiry. I believed that only an investigation by c…
Catholic Diocese's commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults reaches new heights
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults will reach new levels from today, with its existing agency Zimmerman Services upgrading…
Progress on the region’s newest school
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is one step closer to delivering high school education in Port Stephens, with its development application for Catherine McAuley Catholic College now approved…
