Macleay Valley Catholic Parish

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles and fatherly figures in our lives. We hope you enjoyed your special day!

31/08/2026

On Sunday we were filled with joy as nine young people fromSt Paul's College Kempsey celebrated their Sacraments of Initiation at our 9.30am Kempsey Mass. They have been part of our “Walking and Growing in Love” Program for teenagers wishing to receive the Sacraments and grow deeper in their faith. A big congratulations to them all! It was a privilege for us to be part of your journey!

31/08/2026

Save the date!
Join us for a day of Prayer, worship, Holy mass , Adoration and fellowship

31/08/2026

26/08/2026

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25/08/2026

Happy Onam 2026! Our parish family was delighted to once again host our local Kerala community for their celebrations : a day of great company, delicious food, incredible dancing from various age groups and spectacular singing. Onam is an annual cultural festival celebrated primarily by those originally from Kerala, India. It marks the Malayalam New Year and commemorates the annual homecoming of the legendary benevolent King Mahabali. A festival focussed on coming together as community and calling us all to love, peace, true happiness and deep human flourishing for ourselves, our families and our community.

21/08/2026

We love our great sense of community in our parish where all are welcome and all belong. Our parish monthly morning teas are always something we look forward to. They are a great opportunity for connection and fellowship. The next morning tea at SWR will be Sunday 6th September, SWR Church Hall from 8.30am. The next morning tea at Kempsey will be Sunday 13th September, Kempsey Church Hall from 10.30am.

20/08/2026

All of our community are invited to support this wonderful local charity supporting people suffering from cancer and seeking to improve care services for them in the Macleay.

19/08/2026

A fresh edition of Catholic Life is here! 📃

The August edition is here to warm your heart and nourish your faith…

🔷 Bishop Greg Homeming shares his winter message asking us to find ways to help and love each other.

🔷 Meet the Diocesan Pastoral Council’s new executive and their hopes representing people in the diocese.

🔷 Fr Anthony Lemon reflects on the words of Pope Leo XIV and the wisdom of Brother Lawrence’s book, The Practice of the Presence of God.

🔷We reflect on Bishop John Satterthwaite’s contribution to the diocese and impact on our Church.

🔷 St Mary's Primary School, Casino & St Mary's Catholic College Casino Principal, John O’Brien writes about the lasting impact of his friend and St Marys Catholic Parish Casino’s Parish Priest and Chancellor for the diocese, Father Peter Slack.

🔷 We celebrate the 40 year contribution of Ann Spillane, the president of the Friends of St Vincent's Lismore’s volunteer group.

🔗Read it here: issuu.com/catholiclifemag/docs/august_2026_catholic_life