Celebrating the 1700^th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed - MAITLAND - 30 July

Mission & Evangelisation invite teachers, parents and parishioners to this premium formation offering with Associate Professor Joel Hodge, National Head, School of Theology, ACU. Choose from one of two sessions at 3:30pm or 6:00pm at St John the Baptist Shrine, Maitland as he immerses us in the history and theology of the Nicene Creed. This ‘deep-dive’ into ‘what we believe’ is not to be missed. Register now - NEW DATE: Celebrating the 1700th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Formation Film – NEWCASTLE WEST - 2 August

Enjoy the August Formation Film, an Italian comedy – God Willing from 11am. Lunch provided. The screening will take place in the Diocesan Resource Centre. Registration required - https://forms.office.com/r/Ppug3zuLWn

Children’s Ministry Open Day – BERESFIELD - 13 August

For those who are interested in learning more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, we are offering an Open Day. Learn about, and experience, new and engaging resources for children’s ministry. Please join us at 2pm. All are welcome. Contact Siubhan Sadler on 0432 477 181 or email chisholm.atrium@gmail.com

Crossing Cultures, Hidden Histories - TORONTO - 16 August

Facilitated by Aunty Louise Campbell and Craig Duncan, this cultural awareness day will take you on a 65,000-year journey from pre-contact to the present day to deepen your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives, broadly and in your local communities. Join us in St Joseph’s Hall, Toronto Parish, 8.30am to 3:30pm. $10pp cash on the day to assist with catering. For more information and to register visit - Crossing Cultures, Hidden Histories - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Liturgical Life of the Church: Celebrating Revelation – NEWCASTLE WEST - 16 & 23 August

All with an interest and desire to learn more about liturgy are invited to join the final unit of the Christian Formation Course 2025. Explore and reflect on the principles of Catholic liturgy over two consecutive Saturdays with Sr Louise Gannon & Fr Andrew Doohan. For more information and to register visit - The Liturgical Life of the Church: Celebrating Revelation - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

NATSICC Assembly – POKOLBIN -29 September – 3 October

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is incredibly proud to host the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council Assembly. Themed ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ it will welcome hundreds of delegates and bishops from across Australia alongside a keynote presentation from Stan Grant. This will be a powerful moment in our diocesan journey towards reconciliation – not to be missed. Full week and day registrations available. For more information and to register visit - 2025 Assembly

Australian Catholic Youth Festival - MELBOURNE - 29 November – 3 December

Registrations are filling fast for 100 young people across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to join Bishop Michael for ACYF25 - a national gathering of Catholic youth, from Grade 10 through to 25 years old. The experience provides young people an opportunity to come together and connect whilst deepening their faith and relationship with Jesus. For more information and to register visit - Australian Catholic Youth Festival - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle