Graced Encounters in the Community of Creation: Cultivating Hope in Action

10 September, 3:30pm or 6pm

Join Presenter, Dr Ann-Maree O’Beirne RSM for a Season of Creation Workshop. With a focus on the Ignatian motif of “finding God in all things,” this workshop will explore the wisdom of living our lives through a lens of grace that generates hope for all in our community of creation.  Choose from one of two sessions as we take time to discover how God is present in all of creation as experienced in our everyday lives. Register: Graced Encounters in the Community of Creation: Cultivating Hope in Action - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Praise & Worship Experience – NEWCASTLE WEST

24 August, 2:30pm

Supported by Mackillop Parish Charlestown, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle invites you to Praise & Worship, a beautiful opportunity to experience and express our Catholic faith through music, led by local worship leaders. All welcome! For more information and to register visit - Praise & Worship Experience - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Children’s Formation - The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – BERESFIELD

29-31 August (Level One)

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offering a formation opportunity for those interested in facilitating faith formation of children aged 3-12. The central aim of this faith formation program is to enable the child to experience and form an authentic relationship with God using sensory rich materials. Level One course is for adults working with young children. It is a pre-requisite for Levels Two and Three that cover training for the formation of 6-12 year old children. Contact Siubhan Sadler on 0432 477 181 or email chisholm.atrium@gmail.com.

Ecumenical Quiet Garden Day – MURRURUNDI

Friday 5 September - 9:30am

Step away from the busyness of life and enter a gentle, reflective space in the spirit of shared Christian friendship. This ecumenical retreat day invites all to pause, listen deeply, and discover anew the presence of God in stillness, nature, and community. Learn more: Ecumenical Quiet Garden Day – Murrurundi - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

aMeN caMiNo Weekend Experience – MYALL COAST

Saturday 6 / Sunday 7 September

Experience an aMeN caMiNo weekend walk during this year's Season of Creation at the beautiful Myall Coast. Suitable for both beginner and practiced walker, with opportunities for prayer and reflection in nature, set amongst the beautiful wildflowers and gorgeous coastline. Join us for one day or two, walking 5km or 12kms. Start and end point is St Stephen’s Catholic Church, Tea Gardens. Learn more: aMeN caMiNo Weekend Experience - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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