On Saturday morning, June 25, hundreds of people were drawn from all points of the diocese to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Toowoomba to witness the Ordination to the Priesthood of Fr. Brian Redondo and Fr. Nathan Webb. The joyful occasion was also streamed live around the world allowing those unable to attend, including family members affected by travel restrictions, to be part of the special day.
Read more about Frs Brian and Nathan’s Ordination on page 4

The colourful story of St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba began in 1920 when Archbishop Dr Duhig and Rev. Monsignor Fouhy invited the Religious Sisters of Charity in Sydney to look into the possibility of establishing a hospital in Toowoomba. Two sisters, Mother Mary Berchmans Daly and Sister Mary Raphael, were sent to find a suitable site and they purchased land fronting Mackenzie and Herries Streets.
Read more about St Vincent’s Hospital’s Centenary on page 8

At the conclusion of First Assembly of Plenary Council I reflected on the deep listening that was required of both individuals and the Church as we moved into the Second Assembly. Individually and collectively there were many issues placed at the foot of the cross as we could not carry them alone. And I was hopeful of the resurrection.
Read more about reflections on the Second Plenary Council on page 12