St Benedict’s Parish of Newton-Auckland
In 1866, Bishop Pompallier blessed and opened the small wooden Church of St Francis de Sales in what was then East Street. This Church was to be used as a mortuary chapel in the Catholic cemetery, and served as an outpost of the Cathedral, to serve the large number of Catholics living in the Newton area.
This little chapel served the people of Newton for nearly twenty years. However as the population in the area grew, the need for a larger Church became more critical. In 1879, Benedictine monks from Ramsgate Abbey, in England, were given charge of the newly created parish of Newton…
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First Sunday of Lent – 22 February 2026
This Sunday’s Gospel begins Jesus’ public ministry not with success or affirmation, but with testing. Led by the Spirit into the desert, Jesus confronts hunger,
Easter Liturgies at St Benedict’s Parish 2026
(Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 6.30pm) Palm Sunday 29th March Parish Mass – 6pm (Saturday 28th) & 9.30am (Sunday 29th) Filipino
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 15 February 2026
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus addresses the heart of the Law and challenges his listeners’ assumptions about what faithfulness to God truly means. He makes
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Mass Times
| Weekend Mass Times | |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am |
| Week Day Mass Times | |
| Wednesdays - Fridays | 12:10 pm |
| Wednesday (Filipino Community) | 7.30 pm | First & Third Friday (Filipino Community) | 7.30 pm | Ethnic Mass Times |
| Filipino ACFC (Every Sunday) | 11:30am |
| Tongan (3rd Sunday of the Month) | 1:30 pm |
| Indonesian (4th Sunday of the Month) | 1:30 pm |
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