Author: Andrew Doohan

Good news for parishioners of St Benedict’s Parish, the City Pastoral Region, and the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. Mass will be live-streamed this Sunday at 9.30am from Sacred Heart Cathedral. The emergence of the COVID-19 virus has led to a range of restrictions that many if not all of us have never encountered, including the closing…

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.

In light of the potential for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) to become more widespread in the Australian community, Bishop Bill has issued the following directions. They take effect immediately, and will remain in effect until further notice.

Bishop Bill has recorded his Christmas message to the Diocese and the broader community. It can be viewed below. You can also find more by visiting http://mnnews.today/your-diocese/2019/48533-home-hearth-and-earth/