Diocesan News

The Magdalene Award

Established in 2015, the award aims to celebrate and honour local women who demonstrate exceptional leadership within our Diocese and embody the spirit of Mary Magdalene. 

This Award is being relaunched this year, after last being presented in 2020, to coincide with the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene.

Mary Magdalene is a symbol of courage, strength, resilience, empowerment, and leadership, and inspires us to recognise and uplift the remarkable women among us.

Nominations can be made by filling in this formand emailing it to kate.crncevic@mn.catholic.org.au

Important dares to take note of are:

Monday 3 June – Nominations close

Sunday 28 July - 9:30 am Mass and Awards Presentation with Bishop Michael Kennedy, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newcastle. The official award presentation will follow in the Toohey Room with morning tea in the Davis Courtyard.