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Teaching in a Catholic School: Nurturing Faith, Wisdom, and Community

28 February 2024

Teaching in a Catholic School: Nurturing Faith, Wisdom, and Community

The Catholic school is an educational community where learning, culture, faith and life find a meeting place. It is a place for learning and teaching that seeks to nurture and develop the faith of individuals in ways that are mindful of their cultural and religious identity. Making every child&rsqu

St Margaret Mary's College celebrates 60 years!

27 September 2023

St Margaret Mary's College celebrates 60 years!

St Margaret Mary’s College celebrated its 60th anniversary last month, bringing together past and present staff members, students, as well as esteemed guests in a series of memorable events.The festivities kicked off on Friday, August 18, with a special Whole School Assembly held in Benedictin

St Mary's Catholic School Celebrates 150 Years of Excellence in Bowen

26 September 2023

St Mary's Catholic School Celebrates 150 Years of Excellence in Bowen

St Mary's Catholic School is celebrating 150 years of dedicated service to the Bowen community in 2023. Since its establishment in 1873, St Mary's has been an enduring symbol of faith, knowledge, and service, providing generations of students with a strong foundation for success. Principal Alicia Ni

Inspirational Pilgrimage To The Holy Land: In The Footsteps Of Jesus
Neil Helmore

19 September 2023

By Neil Helmore

Inspirational Pilgrimage To The Holy Land: In The Footsteps Of Jesus

The call of the Holy Land has resonated with devout Christians for centuries, and for a number of staff from Townsville Catholic Education, principals and teachers, it was the perfect way to continue their pilgrimage after attending World Youth Day in Lisbon.This dream they finally re

Reflecting on Catholic Education Week: Bishop Tim's Inspiring Homily

8 August 2023

Reflecting on Catholic Education Week: Bishop Tim's Inspiring Homily

It has been two weeks since we gathered to celebrate Catholic Education Week and reflect on what it means to be a part of this special community. We shared stories, celebrated achievements, and liturgy during the event and it has remained in our hearts ever since. Bishop Tim's homily that day was pa

Townsville Catholic Education Celebrates 150 Years of Education in the Townsville Diocese

28 June 2023

Townsville Catholic Education Celebrates 150 Years of Education in the Townsville Diocese

Townsville Catholic Education is delighted to commemorate a significant milestone in its history as it celebrates 150 years of providing quality education to students within the Townsville Diocese. St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand and St Mary’s Catholic School, Bowen are the two e

For our Elders: NAIDOC Mass
Mary Mudge

28 June 2023

By Mary Mudge

For our Elders: NAIDOC Mass

Last week, a special celebration took place at St Theresa's Church in Townsville - National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week Mass.  The event, themed "For Our Elders", sought to acknowledge the significant contributions and influence that our elders have and conti

The History of Catholic Education in Australia

22 June 2023

The History of Catholic Education in Australia

Whilst the Townsville Diocese is celebrating 150 years of Catholic education in 2023, Catholic education in Australia began over 200 years ago and was brought into existence through the charity of the Catholic Church and the support of its parishes.  The arrival of Catholic priests and religio

St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand Celebrates 150 Years of Excellence in Education

5 June 2023

St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand Celebrates 150 Years of Excellence in Education

St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand proudly celebrated a momentous milestone in its rich history with the commemoration of its 150th anniversary last month. This significant achievement not only recognises the school’s steadfast commitment to education but also pays tribute to the en

An Artwork that Inspires: Discovering the Legacy of the Good Samaritan Sisters at St Francis Catholic School, Ayr
Amanda Jones

31 May 2023

By Amanda Jones

An Artwork that Inspires: Discovering the Legacy of the Good Samaritan Sisters at St Francis Catholic School, Ayr

“Go and do the same” This quote from the Parable of the Good Samaritan is at the heart of St Francis Catholic School Ayr’s Catholic Identity Model. The Good Samaritan Sisters were welcomed to the Burdekin district in September 1912 and for 84 years contributed to the charism and hi

150 years of St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand

2 March 2023

By Tim Ham

150 years of St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand

St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand launched their 150 year celebrations on Monday 27 February, with a whole school liturgy and momentous photo with Bishop Timothy Harris. Founded in 1873 by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand, was th

A Sign of the Times
Nicole Preitz

2 March 2023

By Nicole Preitz

A Sign of the Times

As part of ongoing school renewal, St John Bosco Catholic School in Collinsville recently updated our school logo to reflect our Catholic identity, Traditional Custodians and local community.  The process we followed has provided a forum for conversations about who we are, why we do what we do

Lent is a time to take stock on our lives
Mary Mudge

2 March 2023

By Mary Mudge

Lent is a time to take stock on our lives

Lent is a time to ask yourself what you really need to make time meaningful. Traditionally Lent is about reconciliation and repentance, which can feel negative and depressing particularly when we have been through so much in the last three years. The pandemic, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Celebrating 150 years of Catholic Education in the Townsville Diocese
Jacqui Francis

9 February 2023

By Jacqui Francis

Celebrating 150 years of Catholic Education in the Townsville Diocese

Townsville Catholic Education is celebrating 150 years of educating students within the Townsville Diocese with two schools being opened in 1873 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.  The two schools celebrating the milestone are St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand and S

Birthing kit Foundation
Joanne O'Connor

3 August 2022

By Joanne O'Connor

Birthing kit Foundation

St Margaret Mary’s College became involved with the Birthing Kit Foundation in 2007. That year marked the beginning of our wonderful relationship with ZONTA Townsville Metro. At this time, we involved students from the Year 11 and Year 12 Early Childhood classes. The girls packe

Spirit of Catholic Education Awards recipients

26 July 2022

Spirit of Catholic Education Awards recipients

The Spirit of Catholic Education Awards are presented annually in conjunction with Catholic Education Week to celebrate the outstanding contributions to Catholic education in Queensland. Recipients are members of our school communities who are making an outstanding contribution to the life of the sc

Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) Awards

26 July 2022

By Louise Vella-Cox

Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) Awards

The Catholic Education Deus Caritas Est Award is our most prestigious student award.  It is presented to one secondary student from each school in the diocese. Each school is to nominate one representative who meets all or most of the criteria. The award is inspired by the encyclical &ldqu

Relay for Life at Burdekin Catholic High School

23 June 2022

By Antonetta Dalle Cort

Relay for Life at Burdekin Catholic High School

On July 30th, Burdekin Catholic High School has over fourteen Year 7 students registered to participate in Relay for Life. The entire Year 7 cohort has supported these students by organising a sweets stall to raise money for the relay.  The sweets stall is held during second break each day and

From Little Things, Big Things Grow

10 June 2022

By Kathy Park

From Little Things, Big Things Grow

From the humble covered sport shelter to the magnificent Benedictine Place, St Margaret Mary’s College delighted in the official Opening and Blessing of our brand-new facilities on Thursday 2 June. The community came together to witness the Apostolic Nuncio in Australia, Archbishop Charles Bal

Fundraising drive for the people of Ukraine
Hailey Penna-Collins

7 June 2022

By Hailey Penna-Collins

Fundraising drive for the people of Ukraine

Southern Cross Catholic College’s Year 11 student, Hailey Penna-Collins took it upon herself to start a week-long fundraising drive for the people of Ukraine. She met with the College Leadership team for approval, came up with ideas and rallied her troops to get multiple fundraising ideas. Hai

Celebrating Laudato Si' Week
Mary Mudge

12 May 2022

By Mary Mudge

Celebrating Laudato Si' Week

Laudato Si’ Week, a celebration of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care For Our Common Home, and a call to action for Catholics around the world, is being celebrated 16-24 May, 2022.  What is Laudato Si’?In 2015,  Pope Francis wrote to the world, and Cathol