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 in the schedule listed below to confirm.
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8 September 5pm - Reception of Relic
The first-class relic of St Carlo Acutis was received by Bishop Michael Kennedy at Sacred Heart Cathedral during Mass on Tuesday 8 September.Read more about St Carlo’s journey through our Diocese in our daily news below. -
9 September 10am - Upper Hunter Encounter
Read about the journey of St Carlo’s first-class relic to the Upper Hunter in the story below. -
10 September Morning - Hunter Correctional Centre
The mission visits the Hunter Correctional Centre. Read more about this in the news section below.
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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
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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
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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
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Never too young
As St Carlo's major relic prepares to visit the Diocese, Bishop Michael reflects on what Carlo’s life can teach us about faith, young people and their place in the Church today.
My Word: Never too young
10 questions about relics
As we prepare for the arrival of the first-class relic of St Carlo Acutis, these 10 questions offer an opportunity for anyone curious to learn more about what a relic is and why relics hold such significance in the Catholic faith.
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Learn more about St Carlo
Our Diocesan Resource Centre librarian, Mary, has curated a selection of books and online resources about St Carlo, his life, his faith and the journey that led to his sainthood, for you to discover.
Discover moreSt Carlo Acutis Major Relic News
Read about St Carlo's journey through our Diocese
