From Typewriters to Digital Banking: Kathryn retires after 33 Years
Kathryn never intended to spend the rest of her career at the Catholic Community Fund (CCF). In fact, she thought she was only helping out for a day. “My brother was managing the team at the time. They were short-staffed, it was end of financial year, and he was desperate for help,” Kathryn said. What began as a short-term favour […]
Celebrating Kathryn Weekes’ 33 Years of Service
Yesterday Kathryn Weekes celebrated an extraordinary milestone as colleagues, clergy, family and friends gathered for a special morning tea marking her retirement after more than 33 years of service to the Catholic Community Fund (CCF) and the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. Held in the Davis Courtyard, the gathering recognised Kathryn’s dedication, compassion and the lasting relationships she built with clients and colleagues throughout her career. Kathryn […]
CCF welcomes new advisory board members
The Catholic Community Fund is pleased to welcome new members to its advisory board. Father Joseph Figurado, Alf Capito, Alan Malsem, Kedra Egan and Brett Gleeson returns as Chair. We thank retiring members Fr Gregory Barker, Ben van der Wijngaart, Peter Hill, Anna Starrett, Greg Meagher, Martien Kroeze-Kloosterziel and Greg Skinner for their contribution to […]
2025 Year in Review
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. […]
Welcome to the new CCF Online
Welcome to the new CCF Online We are pleased to introduce our new CCF Online. If you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact us on 02 4979 1160 or ccf@mn.catholic.org.au
Coming soon: Upgrade to CCF Online
Coming soon: Upgrade to CCF Online The Catholic Community Fund is always looking for ways in which we can continuously improve and better serve our members. As part of our drive to improve and enhance the products and services we provide to our members, we have been working on a project to upgrade CCF Online. […]
Thank you for your support in 2023
Thank you for your support in 2023 The Catholic Community Fund has had a productive year in 2023. Through the loyal support of our members, we have delivered effective funding strategies to build schools, early education centres, community housing, facilities for CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, fund parish initiatives and many other wonderful infrastructures across the […]
Notice of changes to CCF Forms and Statements
We would like to let you know about some upcoming changes to the following forms and statements accessible via this website. The changes will be effective from 1 December 2023. Why are we making these changes We are taking the opportunity to refresh our terms and conditions. We are doing this for several reasons, including […]
Cooking up kindness
Cooking up kindness Donation transforms Hamilton South Community Kitchen As the saying goes, a kitchen is the heart of a home but for CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning kitchens have become the heart of their community. With five locations across the Hunter-Manning, the team regularly cooks up kindness and offers food, support, and a smile to […]
Bishop Michael Kennedy installed as Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle
Bishop Michael Kennedy installed as Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle Bishop Michael Kennedy has today, Friday 17 March, officially taken up his role as the Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle in a Liturgical Reception at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. On the Solemnity of St Patrick, over 550 guests, including the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo, Archbishop Anthony […]