Auckland, New Zealand Tablet, Dunedin, 24 November 1893, p 25, https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/NZT18931124.2.43:

Father McCormack, a young Irish priest who has just been ordained and educated for the diocese of Maitland, N.S.W., arrived here by the Mariposa last week. He came this way that he might see his brother Mr W. McCormack, and his sister Mrs O'Rourke, both at Westport. He informed me that the illustrious Archbishop of Cashel, is in the best of health and spirits, and gave him instructions to call on several friends of his in Auckland. Father McCormack visited the World's Fair at Chicago, where the Irish court charmed and fascinated him. He was also pleased to notice how prosperous the Irish were in the States; from Sandy Hook to the Golden Gate, right across the continent, he found them in the fore front. At Honolulu even, he told me, he was gratified in the same way, where he was accosted by Irishmen with a whole-souled cead mille failthe. "My experiences across the globe," said the young priest to me, "have endeared my countrymen to me a hundred fold." Twelve years ago he was a constant reader of the N.Z. Tablet, of which he is a great admirer, but latterly he has not seen it, and on his way down in the Mariposa he made enquiries as to whether it was still published, but on this point he was informed on his arrival here. He instructed me to have the Tablet sent to Maitland for him. En route he celebrated his first Missa cantata in Leadville, Colorado, and also preached in Salt Lake City. Father McCormack celebrated a Missa cantata in St Patrick's in Auckland last Sunday, and preached there the same evening on the efficacy of prayer, concluding by referring to the lasting effect of the prayers of St Patrick on the sons and daughter of Erin, in proof of which he instanced the constancy to the faith exhibited by Irishmen, not only in dear old Ireland, but throughout the vast Republic through which he had just passed, and here he was grateful to find his countrymen acting in like manner. Father McCormack left for Westport last Monday.

---

Presentations to the Rev. Father O'Donohoe, The Maitland Daily Mercury, 15 June 1894, p 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article124727545:

St. John's spacious schoolroom in Free Church-street was filled to overflowing last evening by ladies and gentlemen of the Roman Catholic denomination, who assembled to witness the presentation of a number of addresses and testimonials to the Rev. Joseph O'Donohoe, as a mark of the love and respect felt for him by the people with whom he has been so intimately associated, and among whom he has laboured so acceptably for the past nine years. And not only the Catholics, but large numbers of non-Catholics testified to their appreciation of Father O'Donohoe's many sterling qualities by subscribing liberally towards the testimonials. Oh Sunday last the rev. gentleman left Maitland, and was formally installed by His Lordship the Bishop of Maitland in charge of the parish of Hamilton. The departure of Father O'Donohoe has been the occasion of much regret on the part of his parishioners in Maitland, who, while glad of his promotion to a sphere of greater usefulness, at the same time cannot but feel keenly the severance of those endearing ties which have so long united them as priest and people. [...] Among those present were the Very Rev. Father Hand, V.G., Revs. Fathers Dwyer, Roche, McCormack, and Father Sheehy, of Lambton. [...]

---

Lochinvar, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 5 January 1895, p 19, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111108681:

A very large audience assembled in St. Joseph's schoolroom, Lochinvar, to witness a concert and play given by the pupils of the convent. Among the visitors were Fathers McCormack, of Maitland, and O'Regan, of Branxton, besides a number of Maitland folk who were conveyed to the scene by one of Mr. Watson's 'buses. The entertainment was very successful, and was heartily relished by the large audience, who signalized their pleasure by frequent applause. [...]

---

West Maitland, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 17 August 1895, p 10, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111107607:

[...] A most successful concert took place at Lochinvar on Wednesday evening in aid of St. Joseph's Convent. A number of Maitland amateurs assisted towards its success. The Rev. P. C. McCormack, who has charge of the parish, thanked the audience at the conclusion for their well-extended patronage.

---

West Maitland, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 19 October 1895, p 16, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111111398:

The sacred concert in aid of the funds of St. John's Cathedral took place on Thursday evening, October 10, in the Cathedral, and was a decided success. [...] His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Murray and the Very Rev. P. Hand, V.G., Rev. P. O'Leary, P.P., Rev. P. C. McCormack, and Rev. M. F. McAuliffe, B.A., were present in the cathedral during the concert. [...]

---

Lochinvar's New Pastor, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 12 August 1905, p 24, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108121440:

With the object of showing their esteem for the Rev. P.C. McCormack, and with the view of recognizing his valuable services during his residence in West Maitland, a largely attended and thoroughly representative meeting of the parishioners of St. John's was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, 1st August, at which the rev. gentleman was presented with a handsomely-framed and beautifully-illuminated address and cheque for £80 on the occasion of his departure for Lochinvar. The Very Rev. Dean Hand occupied the chair, and laudatory speeches were delivered by Messrs. M. Murray, J.P., J. Kennedy, J. Enright, J.P., Geo. Maher, J.P., M.P. Maher, J.P., J.J. Massey, W.A. Terry, A. Hoban, J. Post, T. Silk, and Thos. Moylan. The Rev. Father McCormack suitably responded, expressing his thanks for the beautiful address and presentation, and referred to the twelve happy years he had spent in West Maitland. The presentation was not of his seeking. He had looked for nothing but to doing his duty in a quiet way, and had his energies and abilities been equal to his good will he would have succeeded better. He did not regard himself as worthy of all they had done for him, but he did heartily appreciate it. He referred to the splendid demonstration of faith a few Sundays previously at Lochinvar, and believed it was promoted by the present movement. He regretted the absence, through illness, of the Bishop, to whom he was under a deep obligation for much assistance and many favours during the past twelve years. Father Hand had also been very kind to him from the first day he arrived in Maitland. After a reference to his brother priests, the question of denominational education, and loyalty to West Maitland, he concluded by an appeal to the people to assist their Bishops and priests in the work of religion and education.

---

Holiday Trip to New Zealand, The Maitland Daily Mercury, 12 November 1907, p 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article124450485:

To-morrow the Revs. Father McCormack of Lochinvar and Sullivan of East Maitland will leave Sydney for a health and holiday trip to New Zealand, where they intend spending about three months. Father McCormack has well earned his holiday, as during the past few years he has had to put forth great exertions in the matter of the building of the presbytery and the establishing of the new parish at Lochinvar, while he laboured untiringly with the work connected with the big bazaar in aid of St. Joseph's Convent just previously, so that he has had a very busy as well as a very anxious time since settling in the parish over which he so ably presides. During his absence his place will be filled by the Rev. C. McAuliffe. Father Sullivan, of East Maitland, has been very unwell for some considerable time, and in consequence he has obtained from the Coadjutor-Bishop leave of absence for three months. Prior to his departure the people of East Maitland and Largs, with whom he is held in very high estimation, presented him with a purse containing over 40 sovereigns. The many friends of both these worthy priests will wish them a pleasant voyage and an enjoyable holiday, which it is hoped will bring about the desired improvement in health.

---

Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand Tablet, Dunedin, 28 November 1907, p 15, https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/NZT19071128.2.16.10:

Rev. Fathers McCormack and Sullivan, of Maitland diocese, arrived here last Sunday by the 'Victoria' from Sydney. They are on a holiday tour through the Dominion. Both of them, being old Thurles College students, were delighted to find in Auckland two priests from the same seminary— Rev. Fathers Furlong and Tormey. They left yesterday for the Thames. From there they journey to Paeroa to visit the Very Rev. Dean Hackett, thence to Rotorua, and then down the Wanganui River to Wellington. Father McCormack goes to the West Coast, where his sister, Mrs. O'Rourke, and his brother, Mr. W. McCormack, reside at Granity. They expect to be absent three months from Maitland. It is fourteen years since Father McCormack was in Auckland.

---

Maitland Diocese. The Need for Priests, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 24 April 1913, p 24, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108161113:

At East Maitland on Sunday afternoon heavy rain militated against a large attendance of parishioners for the blessing of St. Joseph's new presbytery, which was erected during Father O'Gorman's absence on a holiday in Ireland. His Lordship Dr. Dwyer officiated, and was assisted by the Very Rev. F. O'Gorman, P.P., other priests in attendance being Very Rev. P.T. McCormack [i.e. Corcoran], P.P. (Morpeth), Rev. V. F. Peters (Adm., St. John's Cathedral), P.C. McCormack (Lochinvar), [...] Father Corcoran, who had laboured in the parish 42 years previously, had a graceful compliment to pay the parishioners of his day, as well as those of the present. [...]

---

West Coast Notes, New Zealand Tablet, Dunedin, 24 April 1924, p 27, https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/NZT19240424.2.27:

Father McCormack, of the diocese of Lismore, is spending some time with his friends at Granity.

---

West Coast Notes, New Zealand Tablet, Dunedin, 2 July 1924, p 25, https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/NZT19240702.2.34.1:

Another visitor who liked the northern territory of the Coast is Father McCormack of Lismore, who came to spend some time with his brother at Granity. We are sure he will say a good word for us when back in Australia among his own flock.

---

Maitland Diocese, Catholic Press, Sydney, 25 September 1924, p 37, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121871148:

His Lordship the Bishop of Maitland has made a number of important alterations in the charges of parishes in the diocese, following the appointment of the Very Rev. Father V. F. Peters, of St. John's Cathedral, to the rectorship of the parish of Hamilton, and the transfer of the Rev. Father J.J. Coady from Taree to the office of Administrator of St. John's Cathedral parish. [...] The Rev. Father P.C. McCormack, who has been in charge at Lochinvar for about 20 years, is leaving to take over a new parish in the Newcastle district, Mayfield, and the Rev. Father J. Upton, of Cessnock, will take his place at Lochinvar. [...]

---

Successor to the Late Monsignor Kavanagh. Very Rev. P.C. McCormack Appointed, Singleton Argus, 31 March 1937, p 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81900393:

The Bishop of Maitland, His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Gleeson, C.SS.R., has appointed the Very Rev. P. C. McCormack, of Mayfield, to the position of parish priest of Singleton, in succession to the late Monsignor Kavanagh. Rev. Father McCormack was born in Ireland, and came to Australia about 40 years ago. Shortly after his ordination he was appointed to the Lochinvar Parish,, where he was stationed for 20 years. The last 12 years he has been parish priest at Mayfield, and has always been most popular with his parishioners. [...]

---

Death of Very Rev. P.C. McCormack, Maitland Mercury, 8 January 1951, p 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280708991:

Singleton.
The Very Reverend Patrick Christopher McCormack, parish priest at Singleton since 1937, died at the Mater Hospital, Waratah, on Saturday.

Father McCormack was 83 years of age. He came from Clonmel, Ireland, and was ordained as a priest there in 1893. In the same year he migrated to Australia and was attached to the diocese of Maitland.

Father McCormack was administrator at Lochinvar for some years, and afterwards was in charge of the Mayfield parish for 12 years before he was appointed as parish priest at Singleton.

While in Lochinvar and Mayfield he was responsible for some important building operations.

Yesterday afternoon the funeral cortege left Waratah for Singleton and was met at Whittingham by a large number of parishioners, and from there proceeded to St Patrick's Church, where the remains were placed in front of the high altar.

This morning a solemn Office and Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased was celebrated. The Bishop of Maitland, Most Rev. Edmund Gleeson, D.D., C.SS.R., officiated.

After the service the remains were placed in the vault within the church grounds.

Work at Lochinvar.

Our Lochinvar correspondent writes that news of the death of the Very Rev. P. C. McCormack was received in Lochinvar with feelings of very deep regret.

Not only had he been the first resident rector of the parish of Lochinvar, when it was created a parish, but he had been attending to the needs of the people of the district for many years whilst he was residing at the Bishop's House, Maitland.

When Fr. McCormack first arrived at Lochinvar the Convent was then established only 12 years and was a small institution. The parish buildings consisted of a small church only. In 1905 he erected the Catholic Presbytery; he also planned the present Catholic Church and completed half of it to meet the increasing needs of the parish.

Then down through the years he had witnessed the erection of the fine network of Catholic buildings which adorn the village at the present time.

Fr. McCormack and Fr. Killgallin were ordained to the priesthood in Ireland at the same time as Bishop Gleeson.

As the hearse bearing his remains passed slowly through the village en route to Singleton yesterday afternoon the Sisters of St Joseph formed a guard of honour in front of the Convent and the bell at St. Patrick's Church tolled as a tribute to its former pastor.

Many of his former Lochinvar parishioners attended his funeral at Singleton this morning, and a Requiem Mass will also be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Lochinvar on Wednesday.

---

Death of Very Rev. P.C. McCormack, Muswellbrook Chronicle, 9 January 1951, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107851786:

The Very Rev. Patrick Christopher McCormack, parish priest at Singleton since 1937, died at the Mater Hospital, Waratah, on Saturday. Father McCormack was 83 years of age. He came from Clonmel, Ireland, and was ordained as a priest there in 1898. [...]