Media
Welcome to the media centre for The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle.
Here you will find the latest media release and news clippings for the diocese.
Media Enquiries
For all media enquiries and interview opportunities please contact:
Steff Fenton
Communications Support Officer (Mon-Wed)
0425 333 911
In The Press
2019
The Bishop’s engagement with NSW Parliament on Abortion Law can be found here
Why I am wary of any changes in legislation that create opportunities for discrimination – Newcastle Herald, 27 June, 2019
2018
Grace in the midst of trauma – Newcastle Herald, 31 March 2018
Singleton’s Rev. Charlie Murry heads to Newcastle to become an assistant bishop – Singleton Argus, 16 February 2018
Newcastle to have first woman bishop – Newcastle Herald, 4 February 2018
Anglican Diocese of Newcastle makes history by appointing first female bishop – Newcastle Herald, 4 February 2018
Newcastle Anglican Diocese installs Dr Peter Stuart as new bishop – Newcastle Herald, 2 February 2018
2017
Newly-elected Newcastle Anglican Bishop Peter Stuart a ‘passionate supporter’ of women in ministry – Newcastle Herald, 28 November 2017
The Very Reverend Katherine Bowyer becomes first female Anglican Dean of Newcastle – Newcastle Herald, 4 October 2017
HISTORY MADE WITH FIRST FEMALE NEWCASTLE ANGLICAN DEAN – NBN News, 12 June 2017
Reverend Canon Katherine Bowyer named as first female Anglican Dean of Newcastle – Newcastle Herald, 11 June 2017
Newcastle Anglican Bishop Greg Thompson given standing ovation in moving tribute – Newcastle Herald, May 22 2017
Newcastle Anglican Bishop Greg Thompson to be farewelled at Christ Church Cathedral – Newcastle Herald, May 19 2017
2016
Maitland churches stand in united defiance of High Court and offer asylum seekers sanctuary – Maitland Mercury, February 4, 2016
Gosford Anglican Church offers sanctuary to asylum seekers – Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate, February 5, 2016
Media Releases
Recent Media Releases
Episcopal Ordination of Anglican Assistant Bishops – 9 May 2018
Christ Church Cathedral to launch Dr Keith Murree-Allen OAM Endowment Fund – 21 April 2018
Response to case study 42 – 8 December 2017
Installation of 16th Dean of Newcastle – 3 October 2017
Newcastle Anglican Synod Meets For Ordinary Session – 25 September 2017
Historic Election of New Dean of Newcastle
Statement from Bishop Greg Thompson – 16 March 2017
Media Statement Anglican Diocese of Newcastle – 16 March 2017
Statement from the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle – 27 February 2017