Fantastic efforts by storm clean-up crews Tony Leahy, Acting CEO, has praised those involved in the clean-up and repair operations since last Friday's storm, which caused extensive damage across multiple Parish sites including the Parish Administration Centre. “It is great news that we have been able to return to some degree of normality so quickly. This could not [...]

Twilight gathering looks at ways to encounter Jesus more intentionally this Advent About 30 people enjoyed the Advent Twilight gathering held on Monday evening, 21 November 2022 at St Joseph's Primary School in Warlters Street. The gathering began with a light meal and then broke into small groups for a time of more focused conversation during which people [...]

Indigenous Education Workers in Lismore Diocese benefit from training collaboration Eleven Indigenous Education Workers employed at schools in the Lismore Diocese have completed a Skill Set in Educational School Based Support (Inclusion) thanks to a collaboration between the John Henry Institute (JHI) and the Catholic Schools Office (CSO). Natasha Murphy, Manager of JHI based in Port Macquarie, [...]

Community Advent Breakfast enjoyed by all A beautiful morning and the smell of bacon and eggs (cooked by Chef Extraordinaire, Fr Paul) greeted those who attended the Parish Advent Breakfast, open to all, and hosted by our Pastoral Renewal Team from 6.30am to 8am on Wednesday 21 December! The team was delighted that around 60 people came [...]

Parish and Council reach agreement on sale of Tuffins Lane sporting fields  St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, owner of Tuffins Lane sporting fields since 2016, has reached agreement to sell the site to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.  “In October, Council had agreed to approach the Parish to negotiate a possible sale of Tuffins Lane and, after a short period [...]

Advent Explanation and History The word Advent comes from the Latin work Adventus which means ‘coming’. The season of Advent occurs immediately before Christmas beginning on the Sunday that is closes to the feast of St Andrew (30th Nov). The season of Advent lasts for 4 weeks. Since the 9th Century the first Sunday of Advent became [...]

John Henry Institute (JHI) graduates celebrate Sixty-one students of the John Henry Institute (JHI) gathered with their families and staff at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Hall on Thursday 20 October to celebrate the completion of study at the JHI Graduation ceremony for 2022. JHI has significant experience in providing quality vocational education and training, that is compliant [...]

Homelessness Support at the Community and Youth Hub St Agnes’ Parish Community and The Youth Hub, in partnership with these other local community service providers, are holding “drop-in service” days in November for those in the community doing it tough. It will be open from 7am to 2pm and will offer a free breakfast and lunch at [...]

Retreat helps participants find peace in simplicity of the Gospel The Francis Retreat in Bonny Hills was the perfect venue for the ‘Returning to the Simplicity of the Gospel’ retreat held on Sunday 30 October. Attended by 78 enthusiastic participants, the retreat was organised and facilitated by Leanne and Shane Hyland, who are parishioners of St Agnes’ [...]