In 2025, the Catholic Community Fund (CCF) once again demonstrated the power of collective faith and stewardship in action. Guided by our mission to harness the financial resources of the Catholic community for the good of all, the Fund achieved another year of strong performance, sustained growth, and tangible impact across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
For the financial year ended 30 June 2025, the Fund recorded an operating profit of $14.2 million, an increase on the previous year’s result. This enabled a $12.2 million distribution to the Diocese and its agencies, including $500,000 in direct support for parish communities.
Throughout the year, the CCF continued to play a pivotal role in supporting essential education, pastoral and community initiatives. Funding facilitated significant projects across Catholic Schools, including the expansion of facilities at Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm, St Michael’s Primary School, Nelson Bay, and St James’ Primary School, Kotara South, all vital investments in the future of Catholic education.
The Fund also supported St Nicholas Early Education with the construction of two new centres at Kotara South and Forster, helping families access quality early learning environments that reflect the values of faith, care, and community.
In response to local hardship, the CCF team was instrumental in the establishment of the Bishop’s Flood Appeal for the Manning community and provided $150,000 in community relief funding to the Manning region, distributed through parishes, schools, and CatholicCare, assisting those impacted by severe weather and economic pressures earlier in the year.
Beyond its community impact, 2025 was also a year of strengthening the Fund’s operational foundations. CCF continued to enhance its risk management and compliance frameworks, build its capital base, and invest in systems that support efficiency, transparency, and service quality. These initiatives ensure the Fund remains strong, sustainable, and compliant with regulatory and community expectations, while continuing to serve as a trusted financial partner to the Diocese and its community.
At its heart, the Catholic Community Fund remains committed to serving the mission of the Church providing purpose-driven financial services that directly enable schools, parishes, agencies and ministries to flourish.
As we look ahead to 2026, the Fund’s focus will remain clear: to provide a secure and sustainable financial foundation for the Church’s pastoral mission, to support the faith life of our communities, and to continue giving back generously to those who make our shared mission possible.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our investors, parishes, schools and partners for their ongoing trust and collaboration. Together, we are strengthening the future of our Diocese, one community, one project and one act of faith at a time.