As I shared in my pastoral letter at the beginning of September, I believe the time is now right for us to hold a Diocesan Synod. This vision is not new. Our Diocese has embraced synods in the past, notably under Bishop Bill Morris. More recently, Popes have encouraged Synods as a vital way of listening and discerning the path forward for the Church.

Therefore, in the spirit of communion and collaboration, I hereby convoke a Synod for the Diocese of Toowoomba. Read more page 3>>

Next March, the Diocese of Toowoomba will welcome a truly historic guest, His Eminence Mykola Cardinal Bychok CSsR, Australia’s Cardinal and Bishop for Ukrainian
Catholics in Australia and New Zealand. This will be Cardinal Bychok’s first-ever visit to Toowoomba, marking a moment of profound spiritual and cultural significance for the community. Read more page 11>>

We are thrilled to announce that Year 8 student Lincoln Frid from Our Lady of the Southern Cross College Dalby has been named the national winner in his age category for the prestigious
Yarning Competition. This opportunity, hosted by the Department of the House of Representatives, aims to connect young First Nations secondary students from across Australia with the work of the Australian Parliament. Read more page 27>>