Ipswich Catholic Community

23/09/2026

A remarkable feat of planning, care, and teamwork, this relocation preserves a treasured piece of our Rosewood Parish heritage while ensuring it remains part of our community's story for future generations to come.

We are certainly blessed here in the Ipswich Catholic Community!

23/09/2026

🔥 YOUTH GROUP IS BACK! 🔥

Meet new people, have a great time, ask the big questions, and grow in your faith?

Join us every Friday from 4:00–5:30pm at the Parish Centre, starting 16 October 2026!

🙌 All high school students welcome
⚡ Special guests: .ausnz - Brisbane Net Team and Fr Isaac
🎉 Games • Friends • Faith • Fun

Don’t miss out — come along and bring a friend!

📅 Starts Friday 16 October
⏰ 4:00–5:30pm
📍 Parish Centre

22/09/2026

Recently Fr Isaac teamed up [email protected] and . We had great fun talking to the the girls about Jesus and watching some really cool half pipe tricks.

14/09/2026

Join the Fransicans of Brisbane and Ipswich in celebrating the Jubilee Year of St Francis.

800 years of St Francis: 1226 - 2026!

Saint Therese The Little Flower Church
Our Lady, Queen of Apostles Stafford Catholic Church
St Columba's Church Wilston Ipswich Catholic Community

St Francis of Assisi feast day celebrations in Brisbane/Ipswich with Franciscan Friars OFM.

Franciscan Schools Australia
Padua College Kedron (Official)
Mount Alvernia College
St Anthony's Primary School
The Little Flower Church Kedron
Queen of Apostles Catholic Parish - Stafford
St Columba's Primary
Ipswich Catholic Community
Secular Franciscan Order Australia
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Catholic Events - Brisbane
The Catholic Leader
Friends of Ipswich Catholic Community

07/09/2026

I spent some time inspecting the musical instruments used in our churches and identified two important needs. At St Brigid's Church, the existing organ has unfortunately reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church also requires a replacement instrument. Music plays an important role in our liturgies, helping to bring our community together in prayer and worship. To ensure this ministry continues to flourish across our parish, I am seeking donations to assist with the purchase of these replacement instruments.

Our fundraising goal is $7,500. If you would like to contribute, you can donate via our online link https://ipswichcatholic.au/donations, QR Code below or place your donation on the collection plate (please label it ‘music fund’.)

Every contribution, large or small, will help us provide suitable instruments for both churches and is sincerely appreciated!

Fr. Bernie

21/08/2026

A Historic Move for Rosewood Parish

A memorable chapter in the history of the Rosewood community unfolded on Wednesday morning as the Parish Hall was successfully relocated to its new home beside the recently moved church building. This is the last building move on the site, and the special occasion attracted a large crowd of onlookers, including students from St Brigid's Primary School, along with parents, teachers, parishioners, and community members. Fresh from the 9:00am Mass, many parishioners gathered outside to witness the remarkable sight as the hall slowly made its journey to its new location.

For the students, it was an exciting opportunity to witness a unique piece of local history in the making. Lining the grounds with eager anticipation, they watched as the hall was carefully manoeuvred into position by David Wright’s team. There was a real sense of excitement and wonder as the building, which has served generations of parishioners, began the next stage of its life alongside the church.

The move marks another significant milestone in the parish's continuing renewal. With both the church and hall now positioned together, the parish community looks forward to creating a welcoming and connected space for worship, celebration, faith formation, and community gatherings for many years to come.

Events such as this remind us that while buildings may change location, it is the people who bring them to life. The presence of students, families, parishioners, and staff highlighted the strong partnership between parish and school and demonstrated the vibrant spirit that continues to shape the Rosewood community.

As the hall settles into its new home, we look ahead with gratitude for its rich heritage and excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead in this next chapter of Rosewood's story.

Painters are progressing well with the exterior preparation of the church, and the church windows are being reinstalled by Brisbane Leadlight. Thermospark have also been on site this week commencing the rewiring of the church. More to come!

Benjamin

05/08/2026

21/07/2026

Each year, Ignite Conference is without a doubt the highlight of my year, and this year's Ignite Sydney was no exception. There is something incredibly refreshing about being surrounded by thousands of like-minded people who simply want to know Jesus more deeply and worship Him wholeheartedly.

I have now attended more than twenty Ignite Conferences and have had the privilege of working with the Ignite team for the past five years. You would think that after all that time the experience might become familiar, but every year I leave completely blown away by just how good and powerful God is.
Each year I serve in the liturgy team, where I organised two Masses for a congregation of thousands each. I also had the privilege of leading Eucharistic Adoration on the Friday night. There is something truly breathtaking about watching over a thousand young people fall to their knees before Our Lord. Adoration is far more than simply bringing Jesus out of the tabernacle. It requires careful coordination with musicians, the timing of the procession and recession, roaming Benediction throughout the crowd, singing, silence, and a spoken exhortation. It is a delicate and intricate ministry, but one that allows people to encounter the Christ in a profound way.

I know that stories of miracles can sometimes be met with scepticism. I myself are sceptical because there are a lot of fakes out there. Yet after one of the evening sessions, a group of leaders gathered for a refreshing beverage. A young lady shared that she had severely injured her knee four months ago. She had been living with daily pain, rating it 8 out of 10, and her movement had been significantly restricted. We prayed together for healing, and within minutes she was completely free of pain and able to move her knee normally. I witnessed it with my own eyes. Moments like these remind us that Jesus is still at work today.

Ignite Conference isn't just an event for teenagers. It is a place where people of every age can encounter the God, grow in faith, and discover that they are deeply loved. If you, or a young person you know, would like to experience Ignite Conference Brisbane during the September school holidays, please speak to Fr. Isaac,
I would love to help you be part of this incredible experience.

Fr. Isaac

19/07/2026

Rite Of Welcome and Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens and Candidates

Last weekend we welcomed 11 Catechumens and Candidates into our Parish Community as part of our Becoming Catholic Programme, each being presented with a copy of the Nicene Creed.

13/07/2026

✨A message from Blackstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir 🎶

The Northern Lights performance by the Blackstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir Saturday night was nothing short of breathtaking. Bathed in the warm, resonant acoustic of St Mary’s Catholic Church, the choir’s sound seemed to shimmer in the air, rising and falling like aurora across a winter sky. Their blend, control and emotional clarity transformed the space, creating a moment where music, architecture and audience felt completely connected. It was a luminous, unforgettable experience.

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