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, […]
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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Advent Vflection – Saturday of First Week of Advent
Join Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, for a daily video reflection (a ‘vflection’) across the Season of Advent 2020. Subscribe at the bottom of the homepage to receive email notification of new postings of Advent Vflections and other items.
Advent Vflection – Friday of First Week of Advent
Join Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, for a daily video reflection (a ‘vflection’) across the Season of Advent 2020. Subscribe at the bottom of the homepage to receive email notification of new postings of Advent Vflections and other items.
Advent Vflection – Thursday of First Week of Advent
Join Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, for a daily video reflection (a ‘vflection’) across the Season of Advent 2020. Subscribe at the bottom of the homepage to receive email notification of new postings of Advent Vflections and other items.
Advent Vflection – Wednesday of First Week of Advent
Join Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, for a daily video reflection (a ‘vflection’) across the Season of Advent 2020. Subscribe at the bottom of the homepage to receive email notification of new postings of Advent Vflections and other items.
Advent Vflection – Tuesday of 1st Week of Advent
Join Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, for a daily video reflection (a ‘vflection’) across the Season of Advent 2020. Subscribe at the bottom of the homepage to receive email notification of new postings of Advent Vflections and other items.
Advent Vflection – Monday of 1st Week of Advent
Join Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, for a daily video reflection (a ‘vflection’) across the Season of Advent 2020. Subscribe at the bottom of the homepage to receive email notification of new postings of Advent Vflections and other items.
Advent Vlfection – First Sunday of Advent
Join Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, for a daily video reflection (a ‘vflection’) across the Season of Advent 2020. Subscribe at the bottom of the homepage to receive email notification of new postings of Advent Vflections and other items.
Weekly Bulletin for Sunday 29 November 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, […]
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