St Carlo Acutis Major Relic Mission
8 September to 13 September 2026
About the St Carlo Acutis Major Relic Mission
Known for his deep love of the Eucharist and passion for sharing the Gospel through modern technology, St Carlo Acutis continues to inspire people around the world.
As his relic tours the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, all are invited to encounter the message that made Carlo a saint for our times.
St Carlo Acutis outlined five core practices for reaching holiness and heaven: participating in the Holy Mass, spending time in Eucharistic Adoration, receiving regular Confession, turning to the Blessed Mother through the Rosary, and practicing acts of charity.
The mission is an invitation to encounter the story of St Carlo and how he encouraged people to participate in life of Catholic Church.
Find out more about the Australian mission here.
We’ll continue to share more updates and information about the upcoming Mission on this page.
Dates
*Times subject to change – please check back to confirm.
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8 September 5pm - Reception of Relic
5.30pm Reception of Relic
Mass and Veneration Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newcastle West6.30pm Hospitality7pm World Youth Day 27 Launch in the Toohey Room
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7pm Formation Film in the Diocesan Resource Centre -
9 September 10am - Upper Hunter Encounter
10am – 2pm Event at St Joseph’s Catholic College, Aberdeen2 – 4pm Exhibition at St Joseph’s Catholic College, Aberdeen Confession – open to the community
3 – 4pm Confession, Adoration at St Thomas Church, Aberdeen4pm Mass at St Thomas Church, Aberdeen followed by Talk and Veneration -
10 September Morning - Hunter Correctional Centre
The mission visits the Hunter Correctional Centre
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10 September 5:30pm - Northern Region Encounter
4pm – 5pm Exhibition open to the community
5.30pm Mass at St Clare’s Catholic College, Taree
with Veneration, Prayer, Exhibition -
11 September 10am - St Clare’s Catholic College, Taree
10am – 2pm Event at St Clare’s Catholic College, Taree (schools only)
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12 September 10am - City Basin Encounter
10am – 5pm Exhibition at Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland
Events at Our Lady of Victories Church, Shortland:
10am Morning Tea
10.30am Talk – The Life of Carlo Acutis
11am – 1pm Veneration
3pm Divine Mercy/Rosary
3.30pm Adoration and Confession
5.30pm Mass
6.30 – 7.30pm Talk and Veneration -
13 September 10am - City Basin Encounter
9am – 5pm Exhibition at Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland
Events at Our Lady of Victories Church, Shortland:
9.30am Talk – Five Steps to Holiness
10.30am Mass with Veneration
12pm Community Lunch and Fellowship
3pm Divine Mercy/Rosary
3.30pm Adoration and Confession
5pm Mass
6 – 7pm Talk and Veneration