Diocesan Council has determined that a parish must seek approval from the Diocesan Chief Executive to incur expenditure or make a payment in excess of $2500 unless the expenditure or payment relates to the diocesan invoices, utilities expenses or health & safety expenses. This approval can be sought by an email to the executive team. Diocesan Council made this decision on 26 March when it considered the COVID19 emergency and aftermath may last for around 12 months and recognised the potential of significant financial issues facing the Diocese.
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‘Be a Voice for Generations’:…
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Featured16 May 2023
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Featured15 May 2023
Recognising the value of our…
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Featured11 May 2023
Celebrating our nurses’ contributions
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Featured10 May 2023
Nick sets sights on keeping…
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Featured3 May 2023
A message to the Newcastle…
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News19 April 2023
Pillows offer comfort for women…
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News13 April 2023
Newcastle Anglican Bishop supports ban…
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News10 April 2023
An Australia for all people
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Featured7 April 2023
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News6 April 2023
Watch: Bishop Peter’s Easter 2023…
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News3 April 2023
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General25 January 2023
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General16 January 2023
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Community Support9 January 2023
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Stories from our Parishes23 November 2022
From the Bishop
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Community Support22 November 2022
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