Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Administration Centre
Hay Street, Port Macquarie
NSW 2444
Informs, advises and works with the Parish Priest in the area of
pastoral activities by:
- researching the needs, ideas and hopes of the parishioners.
- recommends policies, procedures and programs to deal with the mission of the church.
- co-ordinates, develops and implements pastoral programs.
- evaluates pastoral effectiveness.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Enquiries C/- Presbytery Office
(02) 6583 1024
Those interested in becoming Catholics whose ages range from 14 to 80 years are accompanied on their journey not only by their immediate guides – catechists, sponsors, priests and the R.C.I.A. team – but by the whole parish community. The program usually commences around July/August with inquiry nights and culminates at the Easter vigil ceremony the following year.
Pastoral Care Team Executive
Telephone: 0429 658 404
As the title suggests, this group performs an executive role in overseeing the provision of Pastoral Care across the three main areas of General Parish, Catholic Care of the Aged and Hospitals.
Pastoral Assistant: Peter O'Droscoll
St Agnes Services Annexe
Telephone: (02) 6584 9970
Mobile Phone: 0429 658 404
Care and Concern Group
Telephone: (02) 6582 1280
This group visits bereaved families and relatives. It meets the first Tuesday of every month. Training of members is provided yearly.