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Message from our Bishop: Gathered Together

Ever since I became Bishop, I have wanted to gather the priests together so that I might get to know them better and also that we might consider the important things concerning our future. We started with the question: what do the priests of Toowoomba Diocese need to discuss? This question was asked of the Council of Priests and all members of the clergy as a lead up to our time together on Wednesday and Thursday 15-16 May. These reflections became the basis of our discussions.

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Horizons, published by us, is our own quarterly magazine. It’s full colour and available for free across the Diocese. Horizons is an important method of communication and outreach to parishioners and the wider community. It features stories of events and projects from local parishes as well as information about ministry and services offered by Diocesan Agencies.

  • Gifts of the Spirit: Our Sacramental Journeys

    Communities across the diocese have been busily preparing for celebrating Confirmation and First Communion. 

    Check out the photo gallery. Read more on page 28.

  • Blessed by Friendship

    For more than 40 years the Toowoomba Diocese has been one of only two dioceses in Australia to offer a ministry committed solely to the spiritual and religious development of people living with
    an intellectual disability. Over these past 40 years, some 330 men and women from the diocese have volunteered their time and shared their faith and love with our friends who live with an intellectual disability.

    Read more about how friendships formed through SPRED bless all involved. Read more on page 11.

  • Braille Learning Pathways

    Our Lady of the Southern Cross College Dalby (OLSCC) is a trailblazer in the Toowoomba Diocese for providing learning with braille. The college is the first school to train school officers and teachers in this specialised area of support.

    Find out how OLSCC is supporting sibling students with specialised training in braille. Read More on Page 23.

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Most Reverend Ken Howell DD SLL

Kenneth Michael Howell was born on 20 February 1958, the son of Jack and Betty Howell. He is brother to Rodney, Janet and Gavin.

He was educated at St Columba’s Primary School, Wilston and St James College, Fortitude Valley, and joined Queensland Rail after his school years, working as a clerk in the Chief Engineers Office.

In 1977, he entered Pius XII Regional Seminary at Banyo and was ordained a Priest on 24 June 1983. From 1983 to 1994, he worked as Assistant Priest in the Parishes of Noosa Districts and Burleigh Heads and at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane.

The Bishop’s Coat of Arms

The Bishop’s Coat of Arms traditionally consists of two halves. The left half is the crest of the Diocese, the right, of the Bishop himself.

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MINISTRIES WITHIN THE DIOCESE

The various ministry offices of the Diocese of Toowoomba work to support and strengthen our parishes, promote good ministry, proclaim the Gospel and promote spiritual growth across the Diocese. Read More »

SAFEGUARDING OUR CHILDREN

Everyone in the Church has a responsibility to ensure that the fundamental rights of both children and the vulnerable are respected. The Diocese of Toowoomba has produced a Policy and resources for parishes. Read More »

DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The Diocese of Toowoomba – Diocesan Development Fund is required by law to make the following disclosure. Read More »

VOCATIONS IN OUR DIOCESE

Each of us, no matter what stage of life we are in, is called to respond to God’s desire for us, whatever that might be. What is your calling? Read More »