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There is probably no better known Gospel story than Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan. We often hear the term used in news reports of unnamed people stepping into a situation of danger and showing compassion and concrete care. This year the Australian Bishops have focused on the theme of homelessness in our annual Social Justice Statement. It is titled, “A Place to Call Home Making a Home for Everyone on Our Land.” The statement starts with the parable of the Good Samaritan. The latest Census figures tell us that there are more than 116,000 Australians who are homeless. This is simply unacceptable in a country as rich and well-resourced as ours. Read More >

Bishop Robert McGuckin
Bishop of Toowoomba – August 2018

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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.

  • Ignite Sparks Faith

    A young lady from Stanthorpe Parish and the Warwick group, Holy CYA, share their experiences of faith and inspiration at the Ignite Conference in Brisbane.

  • Plenary Council: Asking the Big Questions

    The conversations around “What do you think God is asking of us in Australia?” have begun in earnest in the diocese – kicked off by two big gatherings.

  • Chevalier Week at Downlands

    The Downlands community recently celebrated the life of Fr Jules Chevalier, the Founder of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) during Chevalier Week. An important celebration in the life of the school and MSC communities everywhere.

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Most Reverend Robert McGuckin DD MCL JCL

Bishop Robert McGuckin was born in 1944 in Marrickville, Sydney. His parents John and Gladys are now both deceased, as is one of his four siblings. His family comprises his eldest sister Janice, his elder brother Edward and his younger brother Patrick and their children.

The Bishop received his early education at St Pius Primary School in Enmore and later at De La Salle College in Marrickville.

After he left school, the family moved to Jannali in Sutherland shire where he became a foundation member of the Como-Oyster Bay-Jannali Catholic Youth Organisation. He worked for several years in banking before entering the seminary at Saint Columba’s College in Springwood in 1967 and then to Saint Patrick’s College in Manly as a candidate for ordination for the Archdiocese of Sydney and was duly ordained in 1973 by Archbishop James Carroll.

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 »