Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
Welcome
Welcome to the online presence of the City Pastoral Region of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. Our pastoral region covers the parishes of St Benedict's, Inner Newcastle, St Columban's, Mayfield, and St Petr-in-Chains', Stockton.
The mission of the parishes of our Region, a part of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, is to proclaim Christ in the inner suburbs of the City of Newcastle.
This website highlights who we are and some of the ways we go about fulfilling our mission. We are a vibrant ant and faith-filled community of communities who look forward to welcoming you among us.
If you can't find the information you seek on this website, please contact the Regional Office where our friendly staff will gladly assist you.
Our Parish
The Parishes of the City Pastoral Region covers the following suburbs:
St Benedict's Parish, Inner Newcastle: Newcastle, Newcastle East, Newcastle West, The Hill, Cooks Hill, Bar Beach, The Junction, Merewether, Merewether Heights, Hamilton, Hamilton South, Hamilton North, Hamilton East, Broadmeadow, Islington, Tighes Hill, Maryville, Wickham, and Carrington.
St Columban's Parish, Mayfield:
St Peter-in-Chains' Parish, Stockton:
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Stories from the parish
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Bulletin Now Available
Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
Weekly Bulletin For Sunday 3rd October 2021
Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
Weekly Bulletin for Sunday 26 September 2021
Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
Weekly Bulletin for Sunday 19 September 2021
Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
A Pastoral Message from Bishop Bill
Bishop Bill has released the following pastoral message to the Diocese concerning his health and future ministry.
Weekly Bulletin for Sunday 12th September 2021
Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
Weekly Bulletin for Sunday 5th September 2021
Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
Weekly Bulletin for Sunday 29th August 2021
Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]
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