# Catholic Parish of St Mary's Maclean and St Joseph's Primary Maclean

**Catholic Parish of St Mary's Maclean** is a Roman Catholic parish serving the Lower Clarence region of New South Wales, Australia, including communities in Maclean, Iluka, and Yamba. Established in 1893, the parish operates under the spiritual guidance of the Apostles' Creed and focuses on sacramental ministry, community outreach, and education through its affiliated primary school.

## History  
St Mary's Church in Maclean was constructed in 1893 to a Gothic design by Grafton-based architect F.W. Scheaffer, featuring a distinctive 18.29-meter tower[5]. The parish has since grown to encompass multiple worship sites, maintaining a consistent presence in the region for over 130 years.

## Activities  
The parish provides regular religious services, including weekend Masses held at Maclean (8:30 AM Sundays), Yamba (5:30 PM Saturdays), and Iluka (4:00 PM EST, 5:00 PM DST Sundays)[1]. It emphasizes Catholic-Christian discipleship through sacramental preparation, pastoral care, and collaboration with local institutions[4].

**St Joseph's Primary Maclean**, affiliated with the parish, delivers primary education aligned with Catholic values. While specific details about the school's establishment are not provided in available records, it operates under the parish's canonical structure and participates in faith-based community initiatives[^1].

## Governance  
As a registered Australian nonprofit (ABN 61862929010), the parish falls under the jurisdiction of the Catholic Diocese of Lismore. It adheres to ecclesiastical governance structures while complying with national charity regulations through the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission[2].

[^1]: School details referenced through inference from parish structure; specific operational data not publicly documented in provided sources.

[1] http://stmarysparish.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/04ae70e1-39af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60 [3] https://dosafl.com/parish/st-mary-mother-of-mercy-catholic-church/ [4] http://stmarysparish.org.au/about-us/ [5] https://www.churchhistories.net.au/church-catalog/maclean-nsw-st-marys-catholic