Parish News & Events
Child Protection Sunday
Every year, we observe Child Protection Sunday in our churches.
read moreA Pipe Organ for the Cathedral
For many years our Cathedral had a Pipe Organ, installed by the first Bishop of Bathurst, Matthew Quinn in 1877. The Pipe Organ was removed in the 1960’s during the renovation works carried out to expand the Cathedral and add the Narthex. Unfortunately, the Pipe Organ...
read moreMinistry Formation Program – 22/7/2017
The Diocese of the Bathurst is introducing a new initiative known as The Ministry Formation Program (MFP). The program intends to inspire and equip men and women to work in different forms of ministry across the Diocese. This formation will give them a basis for...
read moreNew Music Ministry Director
I am pleased to announce that Dr Anna Thompson has been appointed to the newly formed part-time role of Music Ministry Director (MMD) in the Cathedral Parish. The role has been created to support our Parish musicians ministry, foster the growth and exercise of the...
read moreFirst Holy Communion – August 2017
Children of our Parish will be celebrating First Holy Communion on 19, 20, and 27 August 2017. If your child is in Year 3, or above, they are eligible to receive their First Holy Communion. Parent Information Night The Parent Information Night will be held in the...
read moreCathedral Restoration – Internal Works Begin
In order to ensure the long-term survival of the Cathedral, it is imperative that there be a consistent airflow under the building to keep the ground as dry as possible. To achieve this, we need to replace the concrete floors of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and the...
read moreSt Raphael’s Parish Liturgy Weekend
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June Everyone is invited to this conference The theme of the Conference is: Liturgy – Strength for Mission building on the 2014 liturgy conference in Cowra. The keynote presentations and workshops will explore different aspects of the...
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Music Ministry Director Cathedral Parish of St Michael and St John
read more24 Hours for the Lord
Friday March 24 6:15pm to Saturday March 25 6:00pm "24 Hours for the Lord" is a worldwide initiative called for by Pope Francis to call all people to receive the mercy of God through Eucharistic Adoration and Confession. Faith Communities across our diocese are...
read moreJosh Clayton and Mike Williams to be ordained as Deacons
It is with thanks to Almighty God that the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst joyfully announces the Ordination to the Diaconate of Mr Joshua Clayton and Mr Michael Williams. Bishop Michael McKenna will ordain Joshua and Michael on Friday 17th February at 5.45pm in the...
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