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Relocation of St Joseph’s Primary School

Relocation of St Joseph’s Primary School The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Ltd (DLCSL), with St Agnes’ Catholic Parish (SACP), has announced plans to relocate St Joseph’s Primary School to a new, purpose-built campus in Thrumster/Sovereign Hills. Originally approved when St Joseph’s Regional College moved in 2009, this long-planned project will cater to growing communities, reunite the [...]

2025-05-16T11:36:36+10:00May 16th, 2025|

Reflecting on a year of service: 2024 year in review

Reflecting on a year of service: 2024 year in review At St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, we are proud to be known for our strong and trusted aged care services, including innovative dementia care, quality retirement living, residential aged care, and home care. While aged care remains a vital part of our identity, it is just one chapter [...]

2025-05-09T14:15:19+10:00May 9th, 2025|

Sue Williams on her role as a volunteer

Sue Williams on her role as a volunteer Volunteering is part of my family history. I learned through the example of my parents, especially my mum, Norma Williams, who did all sorts of volunteering and received a Premier’s Award through local government for her efforts. When the time came in my life when I was able to [...]

2025-05-05T15:23:48+10:00May 5th, 2025|

Graduates celebrate success at 2024 JHI graduation ceremony

Graduates celebrate success at 2024 JHI graduation ceremony The 2024 ceremony for graduating students at John Henry Institute (JHI), held on Tuesday 20 November at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Hall in Port Macquarie, marked the graduation of the first group of JHI plumbing apprentices, the second group of Ni-Vanuatu aged care workers, and more than 40 other [...]

2025-01-10T15:46:33+10:00January 10th, 2025|

John Henry Institute comes through Smart & Skilled review with flying colours

John Henry Institute comes through Smart & Skilled review with flying colours Congratulations to the team at the John Henry Institute (JHI) for successfully fulfilling their Smart & Skilled Contract. JHI received a satisfactory rating in the latest NSW Department of Education review. The results of the 2023 Student Outcomes Survey were considered as part of the [...]

2025-01-10T10:56:30+10:00January 10th, 2025|

Volunteers enjoyed catch up on International Volunteers’ Day

International Volunteers’ Day was the perfect opportunity for St Agnes’ Parish volunteers to get together for afternoon tea and a pre-Christmas catch up. United Nations’ International Volunteer Day (IVD), held on 5 December each year, is a global celebration of the vital role volunteers play in addressing the world’s challenges. It highlights the power of volunteering to strengthen communities and [...]

2025-01-09T14:25:19+10:00January 8th, 2025|

Inaugural ‘Christ the King’ community celebration exceeds all expectations

Inaugural ‘Christ the King’ community celebration exceeds all expectations St Agnes’ Catholic Parish ‘Christ the King’ celebration held on Sunday 24 November at St Joseph’s Regional College Port Macquarie exceeded all expectations with around 650 people attending the event. Fr Paul Gooley, Parish Priest of St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, said the parish had chosen the Solemnity of [...]

2024-12-04T08:08:11+10:00December 4th, 2024|

The blessing of the newly relocated Parish Library

The blessing of the newly relocated Parish Library A small group of parishioners and staff gathered for the blessing of the newly relocated St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Library in the Understanding Faith workroom on Friday 16 August. Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO (Mission, People & Culture) welcomed everyone saying the occasion marked the beginning of a new chapter [...]

2024-08-23T12:24:13+10:00August 22nd, 2024|

Emmaus Village Update

Emmaus Village Update Due to weather events earlier this month which presented challenges to our construction timeline, the opening of Emmaus Village and the Community Open Day has been delayed. Despite the challenges, particularly regarding the carpark and community centre, other areas of construction are speeding along, with the finishing touches being put on the houses. Many [...]

2024-02-29T07:36:43+10:00February 29th, 2024|

Second group of PALM workers from Vanuatu arrive in March

Second group of PALM workers from Vanuatu arrive in March Planning is now underway to mobilise another group of ten (10) Ni-Vanuatu PALM workers to come to Port Macquarie to work at Emmaus. They are part of the Australian Government’s Aged Care Expansion (ACE) program, which supports participants to complete the Certificate III in Individual Support, under the [...]

2024-02-26T12:21:30+10:00February 22nd, 2024|
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