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 […]

Kathryn celebrates 30 years at the Catholic Community Fund

Kathryn celebrates 30 years at the Catholic Community Fund When Kathryn Weekes walked through the doors of the Catholic Community Fund 30 years ago, she had no idea her one day’s work would turn into a career that has spanned three decades. Her brother Terry former Fund Manager asked her to come in for a […]

Say hello to the CCF

Say hello to the Catholic Community Fund For more than 60 years, the Catholic Development Fund has given back to our Diocese. It might have been by financing the construction of schools, supporting CatholicCare’s Community Programs or funding parish initiatives – their contribution to our region can be measured in many ways. And while the […]

New Online Platform

It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your future with more financial security. Answer a few simple questions using our Financial Planning Tool and you’ll see how you’re doing and whether you need help in any areas.We have launched a newly upgraded CCF online platform. You will notice a change in […]

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team The staff at the Catholic Community Fund are dedicated to helping their members and community.  They are all locals who are very proud of what they do.   “Serving our community is an important aspect of who we are, our values and why we enjoy coming to work each day,” Fund and Treasury […]

Visit us in branch

Visit us in branch We’d love it if you stopped by to visit us and see our new signage.  We’re open Monday to Friday from 9am until 4.30pm at 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West.  Every customer makes a huge difference to our local community and we’re always excited to connect with you. If you can’t […]

New Fund & Treasury Manager

New Fund & Treasury Manager The CCF has recently appointed a new Fund & Treasury Manager, Jenny Chung. Jenny is a highly capable and skilled finance professional with a proven track record of providing strategic and expert financial advice across a number of leading organisations Jenny joined the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in 2018 and her […]