PARISH NEWS
Stay connected with the life of our Parish and the people we serve. We share updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. Read the latest Parish bulletin below or subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox.
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28 July 2026
With dementia now Australia's leading cause of death, innovative models of care have never been more important. On Saturday 25 July, Emmaus Village welcomed Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor…
10 July 2026
A quiet sense of wonder filled St Agnes' Church on 9 July as visitors gathered for the rare opportunity to view the first-class pilgrim relic of St Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.Born in…
2 July 2026
As workforce shortages continue to impact the aged care and early education sectors across Australia, St Agnes' Catholic Parish has launched two new initiatives designed to support employees, attract new talent and…
13 May 2026
Our 2025 Year in Review is now available, capturing another year of faith, care and community across St Agnes’ Catholic Parish. It includes messages from our Parish Priest, Fr Paul Gooley, and Chief Executive Officer…
27 March 2026
On 25 March 2026, we came together to celebrate our Long Service Awards, recognising the incredible dedication of our Parish and school staff. From 10 years of service to 30 plus years, these milestones show the impact…
27 March 2026
In recent months, our parish has been working to improve the space where our future media team will serve. What began as a practical need for additional space and secure storage for recently upgraded equipment has grown…
2 March 2026
Registered training organisation, John Henry Institute (JHI), marked a major milestone in 2025 by securing renewal of its accreditation until 2032. Meeting the strengthened standards of the Australian Skills Quality…
18 February 2026
On Tuesday 17 February, the BBQ area of our Parish Administration Centre was filled with warmth, laughter, and the inviting aroma of freshly cooked pancakes as our community gathered to mark Shrove Tuesday.…
17 November 2025
In 2025, 20 local Aboriginal people aged 12 to 16 participated in technology-free camps led by the St Agnes’ Family, Children and Youth Pathways team, supported through the NSW Government’s Holiday Break program…
24 July 2025
In response to recent national coverage highlighting misconduct in early education settings, many families are reassessing how they choose care for their children. While such incidents are deeply concerning, they also…
24 July 2025
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish recently achieved a major milestone in workforce development through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. Fifteen workers from Vanuatu graduated with a Certificate III in…
22 July 2025
In 2025, St Agnes’ Catholic Parish responded to a critical and growing community need by launching a life-saving phone donation program to support people experiencing domestic and family violence. In partnership with DV…
26 February 2025
In 2025, Lourdes and St Agnes’ Villages continued progressing a structured rooftop solar program, embedding sustainability into long-term asset planning and operational strategy. The initiative originated from resident…
4 February 2025
In a significant milestone for religious education, Understanding Faith, an online platform developed by St Agnes’ Catholic Parish in Port Macquarie, has secured a contract with Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) to…
2 October 2024
The official opening of Emmaus Village and Community Centre on 2 October 2024 marks a significant milestone in dementia care, reinforcing our Parish’s unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and innovative…
26 September 2024
Residents of St Agnes’ operated residential aged care homes now have greater access to expert medication management, thanks to an innovative partnership with Flynn’s Beach Pharmacy—the first of its kind in the Port…
Stay connected with the life of our Parish and the people we serve. We share updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. Read the latest Parish bulletin below or subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox.
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish acknowledges the Birpai people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and serve. We acknowledge their deep connection to this land, its waters, skies, and stories, nurtured with wisdom, care, and resilience for countless generations. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
