Star of the Sea Catholic Parish

01/06/2026

All men are invited to the next monthly parish men's night this Friday, 5th June commencing at Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Herbert St, Gladstone 530pm.

This month's theme is "God's love in the midst of failure" which is a theme that has been requested separately by several men in recent months. Perhaps this theme speaks into your heart too.

29/05/2026

Well done to the children who completed Formation Session One over the past fortnight as part of their preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

We look forward to seeing you again next week for Formation Session Two.

29/05/2026

Are you a reader at Mass or want to become one? Formation sessions for readers are taking place at the following times:

Sat 30th May - 11am St Patrick’s, Calliope
Sun 31st May - 9:30am Star of the Sea, Gladstone
Mon 1st June - 5:30pm St Peter Chanel, Tannum Sands
Wed 3rd June - 5:30pm Star of the Sea, Gladstone

Please choose one and join this important ministry.

25/05/2026

Earlier this month, Associate Pastor, Fr Peter Doherty, attended his Australian Catholic University graduation ceremony recognising his completion last year of his Master of Theological Studies.

In appreciation for the support, encouragement and ongoing interest he received from our parish while he completed his studies, Fr Peter recently gifted to Parish Priest, Fr Andrew Chase, and the whole Parish community, a bound printed copy of his research project. This project looked at how the thought and evangelisation ministry of Bishop Robert Barron, 'Word-on-Fire', can assist the Church in better understanding an aspect of the conciliar theology of the late Pope, Benedict XVI.

Parish librarian, Mrs Helen Lanzon, was delighted to receive the copy of Fr Peter's work, and confirmed it is now available to borrow from the Parish Library. Look for it in the 'theology' section.

"I have been touched by the interest this project received from so many in the Parish", Fr Peter said, "my hope is that the fruits of the project can now in turn support the continuity of the work of mission and evangelisation in our parish".

At the graduation ceremony, Fr Peter was pleased to be able to reconnect with his Holy Spirit Seminary Queensland formators, including Associate Professor Dr Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF, and seminary class-mate, Fr BJ Perrett, from the Diocese of Toowoomba.

22/05/2026

A thank you letter from Bishop Michael

21/05/2026

Our parish office will be open limited hours today (Friday) from 9:30am until 12pm.

20/05/2026

Parish Office opening hours:

This Friday 22nd May the parish office will be open 9.30am-12pm.

17/05/2026

Last Thursday evening, the Diocese held a Mass of Thanksgiving in St Joseph's Cathedral, Rockhampton, for Bishop Michael McCarthy who is on the verge of retirement after 12 years as our Bishop.

Each parish was invited to present a small gift of appreciation which reflected the local parish area.

Our parish, Star of the Sea Catholic Parish, gifted a beautifully crafted presentation of layered soil from each of our parish churches in Gladstone, Calliope, Tannum Sands, Mt Larcom, Miriam Vale, Ubobo and Agnes Water.

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

To all our friends in the Star of the Sea Church community [both male and female], you are welcome to come and join us each first Saturday of the month in the Parish Hall for our Mercy Associate’s gatherings. We commence with a cuppa at 9.30am. We have a different Guest Speaker who shares with us each month from February to November. We look forward to seeing you with us.