29/05/2026

Kolbe Catholic College officially opens new Mickleham campus

Kolbe Catholic College officially opened its new Mickleham campus, marking a significant milestone for Catholic education in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern corridor.

28/05/2026

Pope Leo provides guidance to all on AI

MACS today welcomed the release of the important first encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas, in which he speaks to the need to safeguard human dignity and agency against the systematic use of AI. 

22/05/2026

We couldn’t be prouder: 27 MACS schools in Victoria’s Top 100

Herald Sun analysis has shown 27 MACS schools featured in Victoria’s Top 100 non-government primary schools, highlighting a standout system-wide performance.

04/05/2026

RE Symposium – Inspired by faith

MACS is proud to present the 2026 RE Symposium – Inspired by faith: Journeying to Excellence.
July 22 and 23 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

24/04/2026

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools’ capital investments April and May 2026

Infrastructure upgrades and capital investments are a strong aspect of MACS schools’ contribution to the growing appetite for quality Catholic education throughout Melbourne.

25/03/2026

Creative Arts Exhibition 2026 awards

Beyond the joy of having their artwork curated for display, these exceptional students also received special recognition through the following awards. 

23/03/2026

Joy abounds for Catholic Education Week

Catholic Education Week is a much-anticipated and joy-filled time each year, culminating in a full day of events for students from Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

13/03/2026

MACS students among Victoria’s top arts graduates

This year’s selection of art highlights ‘increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques’, and the three MACS students’ works exemplify a confident, unique creativity across multiple mediums.

04/03/2026

Vision for Leadership launched

Last night, MACS launched our Vision for Leadership, uniting more than 18,000 teachers and staff across Australia’s largest Catholic school system with a shared understanding of impactful leadership.

12/02/2026

New Catholic schools in Mount Atkinson and Thornhill Park

As the number of families looking for Catholic education grows in Melbourne’s west, (MACS is working to meet the needs of the community.

18/11/2025

Fostering change within and beyond school

This year’s Rerum Novarum Awards recognised student-led social justice initiatives that created a lasting impact in their school communities.

17/11/2025

Community commemorates saint

Like all students in Catholic schools, those at St Oliver Plunkett’s School in Pascoe Vale have been celebrating the Year of Jubilee. But 2025 also marks significant anniversaries for their patron saint.

06/11/2025

School and parish working together in Rosary Club

Last month, St Brendan’s School in Flemington invited MACS directors Dr Nigel Zimmermann and Anthony O’Shannessy to join the staff and students for their regular Friday Rosary Club.

31/10/2025

Unexpected Papal encounter for MACS principal pilgrims

During the Jubilee Hope Pilgrimage for Principals in Rome, participants had the profound privilege of being in the presence of Pope Leo XIV.

18/09/2025

Catholic primary schools have seen huge jumps in NAPLAN maths results

The Catholic primary schools that have boosted their NAPLAN results the most, thanks to a new way of teaching, have been revealed.

12/09/2025

Faith, Equity and Excellence: Reflections from the Flourishing Learners Conference

Marvel Stadium was transformed into a hub of inspiration and learning as more than 1,200 Catholic educators gathered for the inaugural Flourishing Learners Conference.

20/08/2025

Year 6 author from St Matthew’s School shares the spotlight with Felice Arena

Book Week at St Matthew’s School in Fawkner North had a star-studded start when ...

21/07/2025

Bushfire preparedness through education

St Ambrose’s School, Woodend, took part in the CFA Schools in Fire Country program, which equips students with life-saving knowledge.

14/07/2025

The inaugural MACS Flourishing Learners Conference

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is hosting the inaugural Flourishing Learners Conference, taking place 8-9 September 2025 at Marvel Stadium.

07/07/2025

Catholic schools connecting to country

Traditional Custodians of the land were invited to spend time in schools and host formal Welcome to Country ceremonies, yarning circles, artistic collaborations and more

24/06/2025

Australia's Best Teachers finalists announced

This year, six MACS teachers have been nominated as finalists for Victoria. Let’s meet them.