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Message from Bishop Ken Howell upon the Death of Pope Francis

Together with the priests, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba, I join my prayers upon learning the sad news of the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. His Holiness dedicated his life to serving God and the Church with unwavering faith, compassion, and humility. As we mourn this great loss, let us also celebrate his remarkable legacy not just as the head of the Catholic Church, but as a world leader. May we find comfort in our shared faith and the hope of eternal life. Read Full Message Here >>

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.

  • Building Brighter Futures: Catholiccare Shares a Story of Success

    With the arrival of Di Swan as CatholicCare Toowoomba’s new Executive Director, the organisation is embracing its mission with a renewed focus on empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Bringing nearly three decades of experience in social services and leadership, Di is committed to ensuring that all CatholicCare clients receive the support they need to build a brighter future. Read more about an initiative making a significant impact on page 8.

  • St Joseph's School Celebrates 150 Years of Mercy Education

    On 7, 8 and 9 February, St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe celebrated a momentous occasion with a series of events held over the three days, gathering to reflect on 150 years of Mercy education. The celebrations were
    graced by the presence of Bishop Ken Howell, whose participation added a profound sense of spiritual significance and unity to the celebrations. Read more about St Joseph’s celebrations on page 18.

  • Saints Inspire Altar Cloth Project

    The creation of a new altar cloth for St Joseph’s Church Stanthorpe started
    as simple speculation and grew into a sizable scheme of sewing scores of saints and symbols. Conversation after Mass one Sunday meandered past the intercession of the saints at Mass. Parish Administrator Fr Nathan Webb mused on an idea for an altar cloth, sparking the imagination of a team of Stanthorpe ladies and children. Read more about the project on page 27. 

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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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