The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) and its schools serve the community of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle and make up a large, valuable and vital part of the mission of the church. The geographical area extends from Lake Macquarie to Taree and as far inland as Merriwa and Murrurundi covering territory of approximately 150,000 Catholics in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle represents the Catholic Church in this region and provides pastoral, social welfare and educational services for the community in the areas we serve.
Across the Diocese, there are 38 parishes. These parishes are the centres of the life of the Catholic Church in our communities. There are many activities, which form the mission of the church in our region.
Learn moreOur Diocesan Community
CatholicCare Hunter-Manning
CatholicCare Hunter-Manning delivers a wide range of social services including foster care, food programs, counselling, and support to refugees and asylum seekers.
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St Nicholas Early Education
St Nicholas Early Education is our region’s leading provider of child-led, play-based early education and care for children aged 0-5.
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St Nicholas OOSH
St Nicholas OOSH provides high quality out of school hours care in fun, safe, supportive and inclusive environments where children between the ages of 5-12 can play, explore, be creative and use their imagination.
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The Rosewood Centre
The Rosewood Centre supports people in our community to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The specialist team provide counselling, clinical assessments, and behaviour support in eight locations across our region.
Learn moreSafeguarding
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and well being of children and vulnerable persons — particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese as part of our faith communities in parishes, in our diocesan systemic schools, early education centres and out-of-school hours care service, as part of our welfare and community services through CatholicCare and other diocesan ministries.
