St Joseph and St Anthony Parish, Bracken Ridge

16/10/2026

POPE LEO XIV CELEBRATES MASS
shared from Vatican News:
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at noon on Friday in the room set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.

Several members of Gemelli’s medical and nursing staff attended the Mass, along with members of the Vatican City State Gendarmerie Corps.

“In his homily, the Pope thanked all the staff—doctors, nurses, and orderlies—for the work they do every day caring for patients in their frailty, and especially for what they have done and continue to do for him,” read the statement.“

16/10/2026

LATEST UPDATE ON POPE LEO XIV

On his fourth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say new blood tests and a chest X-ray confirm "the steady improvement in his overall condition.”

The Pope continues with respiratory physiotherapy, and he is carrying out his "normal daily activities entirely independently" as he recovers from surgery on Tuesday.

16/10/2026

LATEST UPDATE ON POPE LEO XIV

On his third day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV’s doctors say his chest X-ray in the morning shows “good recovery of the lung that underwent surgery.”

The Pope carried his daily activities independently and continues a full range of physiotherapy, as his postoperative recovery progresses normally.

16/10/2026

CHECK OUT OUR SEMINARIANS & THEIR BEES 🐝
Wonderful ♥️
shared from Holy Spirit Seminary Queensland

16/10/2026

It's that time of year when calendars begin appearing in our shops with themes of every kind. Into this mix, we are offering a 2027 Jamberoo Abbey Calendar for those who are looking for something a bit different to the norm! It features various photos taken around the abbey by Sr Mary Bernadette and a lectio "word" to nourish the soul each month. A single calendar costs $19.95 but if you wish to buy a few more copies for Christmas gifts, bulk pricing is available. All details including the photos and quotes can be found at this link:
https://shop.jamberooabbey.org.au/product-category/gifts/calendar-gifts/

15/10/2026

LATEST UPDATE ON POPE LEO XIV

Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Gemelli Hospital after his lung surgery on Tuesday.

The Holy See Press Office said on Thursday morning that the Pope got up and had breakfast.

15/10/2026

THE NIGHTINGALE BY Holy Spirit College, Fitzgibbon
Looks wonderful!

Holy Spirit College is proud to present The Nightingale, an original 1920s jazz-inspired murder mystery brought to life by a talented cast and crew of students from Years 7-11.

Students have worked tirelessly to create an engaging production filled with mystery, suspense, humour and the glamour of the Jazz Age.

Audiences will also enjoy outstanding live music performances from our student musicians, whose talent and dedication add a unique atmosphere to the performance.

As the College's first co-curricular drama production, The Nightingale represents an exciting milestone for our performing arts community, showcasing the creativity, commitment and collaboration of students who have dedicated countless hours to rehearsing, refining performances, supporting technical elements, and bringing this exciting story to life.

The Nightingale was written especially for Holy Spirit College and has been developed from the ground up, featuring an original script, custom-designed set, and a collaborative production process that has provided students with authentic performance and theatre-making experiences. The production is directed by Ms Ashley Jackson and co-directed by Ms Amy Callaghan, with support from Ms Justine Silk on production night and live audio.

More than just a performance, The Nightingale is a celebration of student creativity, dedication and courage, showcasing the remarkable talents of our young performers, musicians and production team. We look forward to sharing this memorable evening of mystery, music and entertainment with our College community.

Book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DQSOR



Brisbane Catholic Education

14/10/2026

Today we celebrate the feast day of St Teresa of Ávila. ⛪📝🕊️

Born in Spain, Teresa experienced great loss and hardship from an early age. Although she at times drifted from God, she eventually entered the Carmelite convent in Ávila, where she discovered a deep love for prayer and a desire to grow closer to Him. Despite serious illness and long periods of spiritual struggle, Teresa experienced a profound conversion and dedicated her life to renewal within the Church. Alongside St John of the Cross, she helped reform the Carmelite Order, founding communities devoted to prayer, simplicity and contemplation.

St Teresa was declared a Doctor of the Church for her wisdom and teaching on prayer. She is the patron saint of religious orders, the sick and those who suffer from headaches.

St Teresa of Ávila, pray for us. 🙏

14/10/2026

LATEST UPDATE ON POPE LEO XIV

Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora have provided the following update on the Pope’s postoperative recovery:

This morning, the Holy Father underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery. The results confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally: the values are within the expected range for the type of operation performed.

The Holy Father has undergone respiratory physiotherapy and has begun walking around his room. He has resumed eating normally and had breakfast and lunch.

His recovery is proceeding as expected.

14/10/2026

THANK YOU Vinnies Australia

On behalf of St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia and Vincentians across the country, I extend our heartfelt wishes and prayers to Pope Leo XIV following his successful surgery. “We are heartened by the news that the Holy Father’s surgery went well, and we join Catholics around the world in praying for his healing and a full recovery.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with Pope Leo, and with the medical team and all those caring for him. “As Vincentians, our faith calls us to offer compassion and care to people experiencing hardship, illness and vulnerability. In that same spirit, we send the Holy Father our heartfelt support as he rests and recovers.
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“May he find comfort and strength in the love and prayers of the Catholic community in Australia and across the globe.”

Mark Gaetani, National President, St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia