The City Pastoral Region has a high-density population, with the port, beaches, industrial sites, business, tourism and entertainment all contributing to daily activities. The face of Newcastle is always changing, with development in the business, residential, retail and entertainment sectors.
The Diocesan Offices form part of the beautiful Cathedral precinct - housing the Chancery, Catholic Schools Office and the Catholic Development Fund (CDF). The nearby Victor Peters Suite provides a wonderful venue for diocesan, parish and private functions.
Sacred Heart Cathedral is a popular location for marriage ceremonies within the diocese and the surrounding beaches, parks and harbour offer the perfect backdrop for celebrations.
The City Pastoral Region comprises the following 3 parishes -
- St Benedict's Inner Newcastle (5 Mass Centres)
- Mayfield (1 Mass Centres)
- Stockton (1 Mass Centres)
These parishes incorporate the following Mass centres (ordered by Suburb) -
- St Laurence O'Toole Church Broadmeadow (closed until further notice)
- Christ the King Church Mayfield West
- St Joseph's Church Merewether
- St Mary's Church Newcastle
- Sacred Heart Cathedral Newcastle West
- St Peter-in-Chains Church Stockton
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Tighes Hill
These parishes incorporate the following schools -
