Equipping the Laity
Mon 5 of May 08

The Diocese is equipping its lay people for ministry through the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry, NSTM. The first residential school of 2008 was recently held. [more]

Churches Commit to Greater Unity
Mon 31 of Mar 08

An historic agreement between the Catholic Dioceses of Maitland-Newcastle and Broken Bay and the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle was signed on April 2 at Christ Church Cathedral in Newcastle. The signing was followed by a standing... [more]

Easter: God's Inflation Figure
Fri 14 of Mar 08

An Easter message from Bishop Brian Farran: Many Hunter residents will celebrate this Easter concerned about the impact upon them of interest rate rises. These residents will be more aware of the economic bad news than Easter’s... [more]

Two New Deacons for Diocese
Tue 26 of Feb 08

The Anglican Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Brian Farran ordained two new deacons at Christ Church Cathedral on February 25, adding to the number of clergy in the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. [more]

Newcastle: A Church Planting Diocese
Wed 6 of Feb 08

In the latest edition of The Anglican Encounter, the newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Bishop Brian Farran outlines his vision for the Diocese to plant churches in growing areas to evangelise and care for people. [more]

ABM Burma Emergency Appeal
Thu 8 of May 08

As a long term Partner of the Anglican Church in Myanmar, The Anglican Board of Mission has launched an immediate Emergency Appeal to raise funds which will be sent to the church for humanitarian relief work. [more]

The Futures of Anglicanism
Thu 1 of May 08

The Rev'd Dr Andrew McGowan presented the 2008 Morpeth Lecture in April. He spoke with Phil Ashley-Brown of ABC radio about his topic, "The Futures of Anglicanism". [more]

National Bishops Gather in Newcastle
Wed 9 of Apr 08

The annual Anglican Bishops’ Conference was hosted by the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle from April 6 to 10 and gathered over 40 bishops from around Australia, as well as New Zealand and PNG, in Newcastle for five days of... [more]

Community Chaplaincy Launch
Wed 19 of Mar 08

The official launch of a local pilot program allowing for more community based alternatives to increase rehabilitation and post prison support schemes began this month with the commissioning of the Community Chaplain. [more]

Newcastle Bishop Dissociates himself from GAFCON
Fri 11 of Jan 08

The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran, Anglican Bishop of Newcastle, has released a statement dissociating himself from the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) or any movement that might damage or lessen the moral authority... [more]

Sustaining Discipleship this Lent
Fri 9 of Nov 07

The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle is offering a new resource for study during Lent this year entitled “Sustaining Discipleship.” This is available to parishes around Australia. Order your copy today! [more]

Cooks Hill Livens Up
Mon 29 of Oct 07

St John’s, Cooks Hill has launched an exciting new initiative with hopes to encourage people to feel welcome at the church and liven up the local music scene. The venture, Liven Up, will be a monthly opportunity to get up close... [more]

Anglican Church Approves Ordination of Women Bishops
Fri 28 of Sep 07

The Anglican Church’s highest legal authority, the Appellate Tribunal, has cleared the way for the consecration of women as diocesan bishops across Australia. Anglican Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Brian Farran welcomed the decision.... [more]