Catholic Parish of St Nicholas East Tamworth

The Catholic Parish of St Nicholas East Tamworth is a nonprofit religious organization operating within the Catholic Church framework in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. It functions as a spiritual and community hub, providing religious, social welfare, educational, and pastoral services to its parishioners and the broader community.

History and Architecture

St Nicholas Catholic Church, the central place of worship for the parish, is notable for its Gothic Revival architectural style. The church features symbolic design elements such as arches shaped like “praying hands,” creating a warm, friendly, and prayerful interior atmosphere. This architectural emphasis reflects the parish’s focus on prayer as an expression of love and intercession for others[1].

Religious Services

The parish offers a regular schedule of Masses throughout the week, held both at St Nicholas Church and the nearby St Mary’s Church. Sunday services include multiple Masses, with morning and evening options, and daily Masses are provided from Monday to Saturday. The parish also facilitates the Sacrament of Reconciliation, available on Saturday afternoons[2].

Mission and Activities

The Catholic Parish of St Nicholas East Tamworth is dedicated to offering a wide range of religious and community services. These include pastoral care, education, social welfare, and supporting the spiritual needs of parishioners. The parish emphasizes the role of prayer in fostering communal love and intercession, aiming to maintain a connected and supportive faith community[1][4].

Governance and Registration

The parish is an officially registered charity in Australia, holding the Australian Business Number (ABN) 60192198368RR0001. It is compliant with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) reporting requirements, ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations[4][5].

This parish forms a vital part of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, contributing to the religious life and community services within the region[3].

[1] https://stnicholasparish.org.au [2] https://stnicholasparish.org.au/schedule-mass-times/ [3] https://armidale.catholic.org.au/our-parishes/east-tamworth-parish/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/58d41b72-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d [5] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/58d41b72-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/people