3 Best Churches in Newcastle NSW

“Christ Church Cathedral is a Gothic Revival type architecture that John Horbury Hunt designed. The church's building was a long and complicated process that took many years to create and achieve. The church has been a worship site for civil and military officials for years. As the population grew, the church building required expansion, so they created a new design. Christ Church Cathedral's new building was constructed with stone and is big enough to hold over a thousand people. Christ Church Cathedral measures 72.5 metres long and 26.5 metres wide, having around 160 windows, of which 72 are filled with stained glass. Christ Church Cathedral obscures the skyline, attracting tourists, pilgrims, and residents who want to attend mass and enjoy the beautiful architecture and art. The church strives to deliver worship with beauty, colour, order and dignity as they respond to the living God who makes himself known here with open hearts and minds.”

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“Sacred Heart Cathedral and two other Catholic churches were established on the mainland. Sacred Heart Cathedral is constructed with a spectacular architectural design that delivers beautiful sights in the locality. The locals choose them to hold the ceremonies of the wedding and baptism. Over the years, the church underwent many restorations, offering visitors a rich and welcoming ambience. Sacred Heart Cathedral also offers community counselling and foster maintenance services. The gorgeous church welcomes individuals of all ages and communities. They act as a Parish church and Maitland-Newcastle Cathedral, making the mass times and tourist visits excellent.”

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“St John’s Anglican Church is a parish in the Diocese of Newcastle. St John’s is the city’s oldest church building, founded in 1857. They are a mixed community embracing different worship styles and attracting people from various backgrounds. Their mission is to draw nearer to God and get into Newcastle and all of God’s world through acts of Christian love and service. The people can see what God is accomplishing in their community. St John’s Anglican Church invites the public to experience this fantastic, active, vibrant community first-hand. The church actively strives to be part of their community by meeting people’s requirements, commenting on topical issues, reclaiming the church as a public space, surprising people about what the church cares about, and promoting their members to live their faith outside the walls of the church building.”

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