Welcome to Newcastle Inner City Catholic Community

The Maitland - Newcastle Diocese has a pastoral plan dividing the Diocese into ten geographical Regions.  We are proud to belong to the Newcastle Inner City Catholic Community, a part of the City Region, which is defined by the Harbour, several beautiful Newcastle Beaches, Throsby Waters and the home ground of the Newcastle Knights and the Newcastle Jets.

Within our boundaries there are Faith Communities at St Mary’s- Newcastle (established 1838), St Joseph’s -The Junction (1876), Sacred Heart Cathedral -Hamilton (1884), Immaculate Heart of Mary -Tighes Hill (1921) and St Laurence O’Toole- Broadmeadow (1939).  Each of the Faith Communities has a proud tradition and we value their differences. What they offer in common is:

A Warm and Unconditional Welcome to All

Latest news

Our new Bishop

Our new Bishop William Wright has been very busy in the past few months.

Many of our parishioners have had the opportunity to extend a welcome to him.

Find out a little more about Bishop Wright's background.

Playgroup fun on Thursdays

St Joseph's Parish Playgroup meets every Thursday for play, fun and friendship. It's a chance for parents, grandparents and carers to socialise, and is suitable for children aged between 0-5 years. Find out more