Australian Bishops Call for Peace:
From Bishop Ken Howell: “I welcome this statement on behalf of the Australian Bishops. News reports astound us as we see innocent children suffering the wounds of war and of malnutrition. Families have been shattered by the destruction of their homes, and the death of family members. Our hearts ache as misery abounds where peace has been ruptured by violent acts of aggression. Let there be peace now!”
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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.
We reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis and touch on the ways the diocese paid tribute to the late pontiff. We also look to the future and learn about who Robert Prevost is and what Pope Leo XIV will possibly bring to his leadership of the Catholic Church. Read more page 4>>
“It’s a rare thing to be gifted with a time away from the everyday, to be transported to a place that immerses you in the beauty of creation and offers incredible encounters with people of faith, strength and resilience. That gift has been mine for the past two years. In January of 2023 I took up a role as Director of Pastoral Projects with the Diocese of Broome.” Dr Mark Copland reflects on his time in the Diocese of Broome as he returns to Toowoomba. Read more page 10>>
Students at Our Lady of the Southern Cross College Dalby, have had the opportunity to be involved in the unique experience of viticulture and winemaking. Their work has come to fruition this year with the production of the first batch of wine. Read more page 26>>
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.
