In preparation for the End of the Financial Year, our Regional Business Manager, Jade Simonsen, provides the following information to all financial contributors to the parishes of the City Pastoral Region: Planned Giving Tax Receipts: Parishioners who require a tax receipt for planned giving for the 2019/20 financial year must notify the Parish Office before Friday […]
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:
Latest News
Stories from the parish
Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – Updated 19 March
Following Bishop Bill’s letter of 5 March, updated provisions have been issued today which come into force immediately and which have profound consequences for the life of the parishes of the City Pastoral Region. A copy of the letter can be found below.
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 5th July 2020
Though the restrictions associated with COVID-19 are still with us, and the need to continue to observe good public health practices like physical distancing, we are now beginning to re-open the churches of the City Pastoral Region for the celebration of Masses and other liturgical celebrations. The importance of staying in touch with those who, […]
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 28th June 2020
Though the restrictions associated with COVID-19 are still with us, and the need to continue to observe good public health practices like physical distancing, we are now beginning to re-open the churches of the City Pastoral Region for the celebration of Masses and other liturgical celebrations. The importance of staying in touch with those who, […]
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 21st June 2020
In a time when COVID-19 is forcing us to observe social distancing, and not gather together for the celebration of Eucharist, the need to stay in touch with what’s happening in the City Pastoral Region and beyond is increasingly important. The Region will continue to publish the Regional Bulletin on the Regional website each Sunday […]
Further Easing of COVID-19-related Restrictions – 13 June
The presence of COVID-19 in our community remains a threat to the health and safety of a broad swathe of people. It is likely that it will remain a threat for some time to come, essentially until a vaccine is available or until COVID-19 has been ‘eliminated’ from Australia. The NSW Government is seeking to […]
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 14th June 2020
In a time when COVID-19 is forcing us to observe social distancing, and not gather together for the celebration of Eucharist, the need to stay in touch with what’s happening in the City Pastoral Region and beyond is increasingly important. The Region will continue to publish the Regional Bulletin on the Regional website each Sunday […]
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 7th June 2020
In a time when COVID-19 is forcing us to observe social distancing, and not gather together for the celebration of Eucharist, the need to stay in touch with what’s happening in the City Pastoral Region and beyond is increasingly important. The Region will continue to publish the Regional Bulletin on the Regional website each Sunday […]
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 31st May 2020
In a time when COVID-19 is forcing us to observe social distancing, and not gather together for the celebration of Eucharist, the need to stay in touch with what’s happening in the City Pastoral Region and beyond is increasingly important. The Region will continue to publish the Regional Bulletin on the Regional website each Sunday […]
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 24th May 2020
In a time when COVID-19 is forcing us to observe social distancing, and not gather together for the celebration of Eucharist, the need to stay in touch with what’s happening in the City Pastoral Region and beyond is increasingly important. The Region will continue to publish the Regional Bulletin on the Regional website each Sunday […]
Regional Bulletin for Sunday 17th May, 2020
In a time when COVID-19 is forcing us to observe social distancing, and not gather together for the celebration of Eucharist, the need to stay in touch with what’s happening in the City Pastoral Region and beyond is increasingly important. The Region will continue to publish the Regional Bulletin on the Regional website each Sunday […]
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