2025 is a significant year for the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle as we join Pope Francis’ invitation to celebrate a Jubilee Year.

If you have no idea what that means … that’s okay. Whether you’ve realised it or not, even our school’s theme is creatively linked this year.

You’re invited to a Sunday morning of family, fun, free food trucks and ice cream, amusements, entertainment, and an obstacle course taking over the Cathedral Precinct on March 2nd. It all begins with a walk from Foreshore Park all the way to Sacred Heart Cathedral (4km) at 8am with Bishop Michael – our chance to be Pilgrims of Hope! Walk side by side with families and staff from our parishes, schools, agencies and ministries and then join us for Mass at 10am before the Festival of Hope kicks off at 11am.

If you’ve made it this far, I encourage you to watch and share this video where I unpack it all in more depth for you - https://youtu.be/oruV5XWUI2M

Join us! You’re all so welcome.