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Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4726 3200

Address: 270 Stanley St 4810 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.tsv.catholic.org.au

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25.01.2022 Last week the Qld Bishops launched The Common Good in a COVID World a statement for the State Election. Here is a short video with an overview of the statement and comments from the Qld Bishops. A copy is available here - http://bit.ly/qldbishops

25.01.2022 Bishop Tims western visit continued yesterday and today in Winton.

24.01.2022 For the first time in many years the Palm Island community and St Michael’s were able to celebrate Mass on Ash Wednesday. Thank you Fr Manh and the Holy Spirit Sisters.

24.01.2022 Never see a need without trying to do something about it" is the motto of Australias first saint, Mary MacKillop, whose feast day we celebrate today. She was beatified on 19 January, 1995, at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, in a Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II and canonised as Saint Mary of the Cross at a Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in St Peters Square in the Vatican on 17 October, 2010. Mary MacKillop pray for us.

24.01.2022 On Sunday Bishop Tim finished his western visit on Sunday. What a blessing this part of the Diocese is.

23.01.2022 A stunning part of the Diocese is the Mid-West communities of Charters Towers, Hughenden, Winton and Richmond. This week we catch up with Fr Mobin Sebastian the Administrator of the Hughenden, Winton and Richmond. Fr Mobin has been in Australia for 18 months and has some special hidden talents. St. Patricks Catholic School - Winton St Francis Catholic School Hughenden

22.01.2022 Mass for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time will be live streamed from the Sacred Heart Cathedral this Sunday from 10am. You will find it here - https://youtu.be/C6L6q-lnskk

21.01.2022 The latest Bishops Bulletin #22 is now available. Read about what is happening around the Diocese - https://mailchi.mp/c9ac740052d9/bishops-bulletin-4405674

21.01.2022 Mass for the 19th Sunday on Ordinary Time will be streamed on YouTube from 10am this morning from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville - https://youtu.be/uwzih1c42dE

21.01.2022 A reminder that Mass will be Live Streamed this morning from 10am from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville. This week is the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://youtu.be/Hria-x1nKwo

19.01.2022 The staff of the Good Shepherd Parish in Mount Isa along with NWQICSS staff had a wonderful morning at the Community Family Centre with His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC and Mrs Hurley.

19.01.2022 Our Catholic Schools offer their communities so much more than just educational opportunities. Take the time to check out the Term 4 Magazine from Townsville Catholic Education

19.01.2022 Bishop Tims western tour continues. Many blessing to those confirmed last night as well as Fr Mobin for his ministry in the mid-west.

19.01.2022 Join us here, on our facebook page, tonight at 7:30PM for a livestreamed conversation between Archbishop Mark Coleridge and Larry Stapleton OAM covering the Aus...tralian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement 2020-2021, which focuses on the important issue of Mental Health. For more information on the livestream visit https://www.facebook.com/events/744064156379860/

18.01.2022 Pick up tomorrows Townsville Bulletin for the latest Catholic News. Read what has been happening around the Diocese over these past few months. Bishop Tim is on the cover at the opening of the new Mater Private Hospital Townsville extensions. Townsville Catholic Education Centacare NQ

18.01.2022 This week we head to the west of the Diocese to catch up with one of the hardest working Priests of the Diocese Fr Mick Lowcock. He is the Parish Priest of the parishes of Mount Isa, Cloncurry and Julia Creek as well as being the Vicar General of the Diocese. We talk to him about what happens in his community that streaches far beyond the Church walls. Good Shepherd Catholic Parish Good Shepherd Catholic College - Mount Isa @St. Josephs Catholic School, Mount Isa St Kierans Catholic School, Mount Isa St. Josephs Catholic School Cloncurry

18.01.2022 This week on Cruising with Clergy we catch up with Fr Shilbin Kurian MCBS who was in Charters Towers and the Mis-West when we filmed him but is now based in Townsville assisting Fr Joshy John OCD in the Parishes of Mary MacKillop Mundingburra, Holy Family Gulliver and St Brigids Parish: Stuart - Wulguru. Fr Shilbin is one of the four MCBS Priests in our Diocese. As expected, he has a soft spot for a particular sport popular in Australia. St Margaret Marys College St Josephs Catholic School, Mundingburra Marian Catholic School Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale

18.01.2022 This is a wonderful opportunity to influence and be involved in the mission of the Church on the front line.

17.01.2022 Mass each Sunday will continue to be Live Streamed from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville for those in the community who are still unable to attend Mass in person. This week is the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass will be available from 10am this morning. https://youtu.be/86f4v4xHx2Y

16.01.2022 Today we celebrate Fathers Day. A time to give thanks and remember those we have lost. In Parishes today we are holding the annual Clergy Foundation Appeal for our sick and retired Priests. Please assist by making a donation to support those who have supported us for many years.

16.01.2022 This morning I joined my brother Bishops of Queensland in launching a State Election Statement, calling on Catholics to consider Catholic Social Teachings as th...ey prepare to vote on October 31. "We have no monopoly on truth, but we offer these reflections in a spirit of solidarity, as people who also have to consider our vote carefully, who can draw upon a deep wisdom concerning the common good and who are called to care for the most vulnerable in our community we can point to clear and enduring principles which can help us make the kind of responsible judgements that allow us to be both faithful Catholics and good citizens". A copy of the statement is available here - http://bit.ly/qldbishops Watch todays statement launch here: https://bit.ly/2Zd6dxQ

16.01.2022 If you are still unable to attend your local Parish Mass, you can view Mass from the Sacred Heart Cathedral for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time from 10am. It will be Livestreamed here - https://youtu.be/IxQvl9s14No

16.01.2022 Today I am in Mount Isa to bless and open the new trade taring centre at Good Shepherd Catholic College - Mount Isa This is a wonderful facility that will be a benefit to the college and the Mount Isa City Council community. Congratulations to all involved. Townsville Catholic Education

15.01.2022 Yesterday Bishop Tim launched Project Compassion in Proserpine at St Catherine's Catholic College. The students how they can 'Be More' during Lent and support the work Caritas Australia is doing around the world. Thank you to St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen for travelling to attend the launch.

15.01.2022 Some wonderful developments happening in Mount Isa supporting families and the community.

15.01.2022 Fr Rod has had a very different journey to his vocation to the Priesthood. We thank his for the work he does in the Diocese for the Church and also Ignatius Park College

13.01.2022 Bishop Tims western visit has continued this morning in Hughenden.

12.01.2022 Today is the World Day of Prayer for Creation, and the start of the Season of Creation (which lasts until October 4). Click this link to learn more and to acces...s resources, including prayers, liturgical resources and letters from the Vaticans Dicastery: http://bit.ly/ACBC_SeasonOfCreation The Bishops Commission for Liturgy and National Liturgical Council are very grateful to Fr Rue for the provision of the 7 Days Creation Retreat and Dr Jenny OBrien (National Liturgical Council Consultant and Executive Secretary of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission and Coordinator of the Office for Worship in Adelaide) for compiling the listing of hymns with ecological themes.

12.01.2022 Bishop Tim has been kept busy in Mount Isa and Cloncurry over the past few days.

12.01.2022 This week is Vocationas Awareness Week. We catch up with Seminarian William Brennan to discuss his discrenment process and how he came to answer Gods call to enter the seminary to prepare for the Priesthood. Please continue to prayer for Will, seminarians and those discerning Gods call in their lives. Holy Spirit Seminary Queensland

12.01.2022 As we commence the Season of Advent, please join us for Mass this morning from 10am from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville. https://youtu.be/M9hNVYndxws

11.01.2022 Please keep an eye out for Ollie em when you are out and about this weekend.

11.01.2022 What a wonderful welcome into the Church over the weekend for Elaine at St Teresas in Abergowrie. May Gods light shine upon you in the years ahead. Ingham Region Catholic Parishes National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council

11.01.2022 It’s great to see our Priests out sharing their sporting talents with the students. Check out Fr Shilbin’s Cruising with Clergy when he talks about his love of cricket.

10.01.2022 Today is the Solemnity of Christ the King. If you are unable to attend your local Parish Mass, you can view the Live Stream from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville form 10am. https://youtu.be/Hf5JfEj66-A

09.01.2022 Here is the latest Bishops Bulletin #23 - https://mailchi.mp/e4f63938863c/bishops-bulletin-4446354 There are a number of important issues happening in the Diocese at the moment. Read about them here.

09.01.2022 As a Diocese we pray for Lucas and his family at this very difficult time.

07.01.2022 If you have a call to support young people on their faith journey. Contact our Youth Ministry office.

07.01.2022 The ACBC and Catholic Religious Australia have today published an important and substantial document on the review of diocesan and parish governance and management in Australia. https://www.tsv.catholic.org.au/catholic-leaders-publish-r/

06.01.2022 St Vincent de Paul launched their Annual Christmas Appeal this afternoon at @st.anthonyscc In 2019 over 500 hampers were donated and distributed to needy families in the community. These hampers were made up of donations from families of our @townsville_catholic_education schools, businesses, parishes and the wider community. Please supprt this vital appeal. #christmasappeal #vinnies @vinniesshops @vinniesqld @townsvillecouncil #supportlocaltownsville

05.01.2022 This weekend is Child Protection Sunday. The Diocese of Townsville is committed to the care, wellbeing and protection of children, young people and people at risk in our community. We uphold that child protection and the dignity of every person is the responsibility of every adult. Visit www.tsv.catholic.org.au/safeguarding

04.01.2022 Please join us for Mass this weekend the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville. It will be live streamed via this link - https://youtu.be/UhTVAmnDFiU

04.01.2022 The Whitsundays and Proserpine is the most southern area of the Townsville Diocese. This week we catch up with Fr Jose Koyickal CM and take a drive around the area and chat about his special part of the Diocese. St Catherines Catholic College @St.Catherines Catholic Parish

03.01.2022 Mass for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time will be streamed from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville. Sunday 23rd August - 10am https://youtu.be/91Tl--kJhLc

03.01.2022 Next week is Fathers Day. Annually on Fathers Day wi hold the Clergy Foundation Appeal for Sick & Retired Priests. This week we chat with Fr Giles Setter who is one of our retired Priests being supported by the Clergy Foundation.

03.01.2022 Bishop Tim is in Brisbane today with the Bishops of Queensland to launch a very special statement prior to the Queensland State Election in October. #qldpol

03.01.2022 This Sunday is Fathers Day. A time when we thank our Fathers and Grandfathers for their support of us throughout our lives. In the Townsville Diocese, we hold the Annual Clergy Foundation Appeal for Sick and Retired Priests. It is also a time to give thanks to these Priests who have ministered to us over many years. We took Fr Terry Lyons, the Chairman of the Clergy Foundation for a drive to learn a little more about the foundation and its work.... Please support the Clergy Foundation Appeal by donating through your local Parish.

02.01.2022 Please pray for Bishop Tim and all in the mid west of the Diocese.

02.01.2022 Its #RUOKDay, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today, learn what to say after #RUOK so you can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK: http://ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #theresmoretosay