A statement from our Diocesan Administrator about the death of Cardinal George Pell
We pray for the repose of the soul of Cardinal Pell, comfort for his family and for all of those who loved him.

Simbang Gabi returns to Sacred Heart Cathedral
December 13, 2022

Why did a chicken, goldfish and sheep visit St Joseph’s, East Maitland?
November 08, 2022

Interfaith Dialogue explores leadership and community
November 07, 2022

Say hello to the Catholic Community Fund
November 01, 2022

Beyond the Wall: Stories of LGBTIQ+ spirituality & transformation
October 25, 2022
LATEST IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Back to school vouchers
Families with school children can apply for three $50 vouchers per student to spend on uniforms, shoes, bags, textbooks and stationery as part of the Premier's Back to School NSW Vouchers program.

Our 2022 Sporting Achievements
December 20, 2022

HSC students receive their ATAR results
December 20, 2022

GALLERY: Blessing events for our newest school facilities
December 08, 2022

2022 New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Blue Awards
November 30, 2022

Gallery: 'Unfiltered' ARTEXPRESS nomination by Bridie O'Connell
November 22, 2022
LITURGY MATTERS: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Next Saturday, 17 December, marks a shift in the focus of the Season of Advent.

LITURGY MATTERS: Imagine...
November 29, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: Evangelisation that is not weird!
November 15, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: The Power & Importance of Silence
October 04, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: Where have you experienced God this week?
September 20, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: Opportunities to Refresh!
July 26, 2022
FAITH MATTERS: My Year in the Pastoral Placement Program
Being part of Pastoral Placement Program (PPP), this year has provided moments where I have proven to myself that I am a lot more capable than I think I am and that times of spiritual and personal growth have been abundant. There have been many highlights I have experienced in 2022 through being engaged in this program.

FAITH MATTERS: That's a wrap
December 20, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: Falafel, Shawarma and The Chosen Experience
December 06, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: Placing Themselves on a Pathway to the Kingdom
December 06, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: Christian Formation Course
December 06, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: aMeN to that!
December 06, 2022
LATEST IN OPINION & COMMENT
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Sing with Jesus Christ
While I will be with our family on the Gold Coast for Christmas, I will hold each of you and our diocese in prayer as I sing the Christmas songs, the songs really left to us because God became Emmanuel (God with us).

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Anticipate with Joy
December 13, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Contemplating God's Holy Mountain
December 06, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: To be people of unity and peace
November 29, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Reflection on “Document for the Continental Stage”
November 22, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Synod of Bishops on Synodality
November 15, 2022

BRENDON MANNYX: Prison Sunday
November 08, 2022
LATEST IN CHURCH
Church in Australia mourns death of Pope Benedict XVI
On Wednesday night, members of our faith community gathered in Sacred Heart Cathedral to farewell Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The concelebrated mass was an opportunity to mourn, commemorate and celebrate his eternal life.
A Requiem Mass for the Repose of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will also be hosted in St Peter’s Square tonight from 7.30pm AEDT. It will be presided over by Pope Francis. You can watch a livestream of this on the Vatican News Facebook page, website (https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html) or YouTube (www.youtube.com/vaticannews). You'll also be able to view it on the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference page. The livestream will be available from 6.40pm.

Australian bishops back local Advent appeal for Ukrainian people
November 29, 2022

Storm brewing over Pacific as climate and debt crises collide
October 31, 2022

Registrations open for Evangelise conference
September 28, 2022

Caritas Australia responds to devastating floods in Pakistan
September 14, 2022

Australian synthesis for global Synod of Bishops published
August 16, 2022
LATEST IN SOCIAL SERVICES
HSCya later: Sean and Jacob beat the odds and finish high school
When Sean and Jacob finished high school this year, it was something they never thought they would achieve.

Jean's driving towards new opportunities
September 27, 2022

Asking for help is often the hardest part, says GambleAware team
September 06, 2022

Students help CatholicCare make a difference
August 30, 2022

Volunteering gives Julie-Anne a chance to help people in need
August 23, 2022
LATEST IN EARLY EDUCATION
$500 voucher to be issued to parents for Before and After-School Care & Vacation Care
St Nicholas OOSH is currently finalising the process of becoming a registered provider for the NSW Government’s BASC Voucher Program.

St Nick's has a brand new website
January 29, 2019

St Nicholas Early Education celebrates graduation day 2018
December 19, 2018

Child-led play-based early education available at Raymond Terrace
November 13, 2018

St Nick's Raymond Terrace aims to save preschool places
October 02, 2018