St Nicholas Catholic Parish Tamworth

St Nicholas Catholic Parish Tamworth . Fr. Timothy McCarthy was the first priest in New England and the North Coast from 1853 and so was in effect the first pastor of Tamworth. (Fr B.H.

In 1859 the first St Nicholas Church was blessed and opened. Fr Tim McCarthy was at the time ably assisted by Mr PJ Coghlan and Mr Daniel Regan. In 1864 the parish of St Nicholas was established. Power OP, a Dominican was the first parish priest some say, but there is some doubt too as to whether he actually took up his appointment).Fr James Garvey was the first parish priest and he left the paris

h in 1870. The foundation stone at St Nicholas carries the year 1877, however the Church has had three major renovations since then. Our Church is built in the Gothic Revival style and has a symbolic emphasis on the "praying hands" of the arches, the warm, friendly, prayerful interior. St Mary's Church and School were opened in 1939. And continues today to gather a strong community of faith.We have taken for our parish vision the description of the lifestyle of the first community of the baptised on Pentecost day in the Acts of the Apostles. Accordingly, we strive to be: a Catholic Church Community - Faithful to the teaching of the Church - Faithful to the Eucharist and to Prayer - Faithful to the Catholic way of life-sharing what we have with those who are in need! Glancing through our Parish Directory we discover a hard working and committed community of the Catholic faithful. Truly a Community of Faith, Hope, and Love. The Commonwealth Census provides statistics for our parish of Tamworth and shows a Catholic population of some 3,651 persons. 25% are aged 0-14 years, with 87 males for every 100 females. The census has a figure of 1,175 families registered with some 3,136 individual members. Our parish population is not old! And this alone indicates that the ongoing provision of quality Catholic education at infants and primary level must continue to be a priority.Each year at St Nicholas there are on average some 69 baptisms; 64 first communions; 66 confirmations; and towards 30 - 40 marriages. As well the parish looks after the hospitals, the nursing homes. We also pastorally care for some 40 people in their homes with regular communion and monthly sacrament of the sick. Some 59 Liturgies of Christian Burial are celebrated each year. And we care for over 375 children in our Catholic primary school, we help with the pastoral and spiritual care of McCarthy Catholic College, and we have over 530 Catholic children in other than Catholic schools in our parish geographical area. This all adds up to a busy parish community.

He Is Risen Alleluia! Wishing everyone a happy, holy and blessed Easter!
05/04/2026

He Is Risen Alleluia!

Wishing everyone a happy, holy and blessed Easter!

A reminder that our Good Friday Liturgy will take place at 3pm today at St Nicholas Church.
03/04/2026

A reminder that our Good Friday Liturgy will take place at 3pm today at St Nicholas Church.

Prayer for the feast of St Patrick - Our Father, on this St. Patrick’s Day, we give thanks for the blessings of faith, f...
17/03/2026

Prayer for the feast of St Patrick -
Our Father, on this St. Patrick’s Day, we give thanks for the blessings of faith, friendship, and community. May the spirit of St. Patrick inspire us to share love and kindness, guiding our steps with courage and wisdom. Grant us unity in purpose and joy in our hearts. Amen.

As part of our Lenten practice, the Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday at 5.30pm in St Nicholas Church. Everyo...
19/02/2026

As part of our Lenten practice, the Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday at 5.30pm in St Nicholas Church.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
The schedule for the groups hosting is as follows -
20th Feb - Catholic Women Connecting
27th Feb - St Nicholas Primary School
6th March - St Nicholas Parish Catechists
13th March - St Vincent de Paul Society
20th March - McCarthy Catholic College
27th March - St Nicholas Parish Pastoral Council

17/02/2026
Please see the below Lenten message from Bishop Murphy
16/02/2026

Please see the below Lenten message from Bishop Murphy

A reminder that Lent starts this week. Ash Wednesday Mass times below. Also, a reminder that Ash Wednesday is a day of f...
15/02/2026

A reminder that Lent starts this week.
Ash Wednesday Mass times below.

Also, a reminder that Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence.
In Australia and New Zealand, the obligations for Lent are:

Catholics aged 18–59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
Catholics aged 14 and older should abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
Catholics aged 14 and over should abstain from meat on every Friday of the year, including Lent, or substitute this with another form of penance, either in prayer, fasting or almsgiving.
Taking up some form of voluntary penance throughout the season of Lent is also expected.

Youth Group is back this Friday 20th February.
15/02/2026

Youth Group is back this Friday 20th February.

What a great opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for our great country.Hope to see you there!
24/01/2026

What a great opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for our great country.
Hope to see you there!

Wishing you a blessed Christmas as we rejoice in the gift of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer.
24/12/2025

Wishing you a blessed Christmas as we rejoice in the gift of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer.

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Marius Street
Tamworth, NSW
2340

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+61267662228

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