House of Prayer & Spirituality

House of Prayer & Spirituality A contemplative community offering an oasis of solitude, for retreat, prayer and meeting spaces to individuals and groups.

House of Prayer and Spirituality: an oasis of solitude and prayer

The House of Prayer and Spirituality, nestled against the beautiful Anderson Park Botanical gardens, is a focus for contemplation, stillness and prayer in the centre of Townsville. It is an oasis of solitude and prayer with extensive garden settings, a simple and comfortable chapel, individual bedrooms with shared bathroom, kitchen

facilities and library with books and CDs. The community of the House of Prayer maintains the contemplative atmosphere of the House which is supported by a regular rhythm and pattern of prayer. Established in 1981 in response to the needs of those searching for a deep personal relationship with God, the 30 year history of the ministry and the community of the House has been one of growth and change. The one constant has been the vision at its heart: "Be still and know that I am God."

This Week's Prayer Cycle. Please pray for our Townsville Diocesan Synod - Successful planning and celebration of the dio...
30/05/2026

This Week's Prayer Cycle.
Please pray for our Townsville Diocesan Synod - Successful planning and celebration of the diocesan synod, for the glory of God, the good of the Church in Townsville, and the salvation of souls.

This Week's Prayer Cycle. Please pray for our Townsville Diocesan Synod - Successful planning and celebration of the dio...
16/05/2026

This Week's Prayer Cycle. Please pray for our Townsville Diocesan Synod - Successful planning and celebration of the diocesan synod, for the glory of God, the good of the Church in Townsville, and the salvation of souls.

Please pray for Br Lou Walker (RIP), and  we ask for prayers of consolation for Br Jim and the Christian Brothers commun...
07/05/2026

Please pray for Br Lou Walker (RIP), and we ask for prayers of consolation for Br Jim and the Christian Brothers community. Thank you.
On Sunday May 3, Br Lou Walker died at St. Joseph’s, Carseldine after being ill for some time.. He was previously the Principal of St. John Fishers College Townsville, and followed that with 37 years at St. Kieran's in Mt. Isa.

Veronica (RIP), who is the sister of Sr Rita Grunke from Hughenden.Sr Lyn Freestone from the Western Diocese who is unde...
07/05/2026

Veronica (RIP), who is the sister of Sr Rita Grunke from Hughenden.

Sr Lyn Freestone from the Western Diocese who is undergoing Cancer Treatment.

MASS at HoP 9.00am tomorrow (to be held in the Conference room).Tomorrow is ANZAC Day and the Feast of St. Mark the Evan...
24/04/2026

MASS at HoP 9.00am tomorrow (to be held in the Conference room).
Tomorrow is ANZAC Day and the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist.
Fr. Terry will join us to celebrate Mass.

God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks this day for the peace and security we enjoy, which was paid for with the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war.
We pray that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, but that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come.
That the liberty, truth and justice which they sought to preserve may be seen and known in all the nations upon earth. Amen
LEST WE FORGET!

Christian Meditation (held weekly in the House of Prayer Chapel).Thursday evenings 5.30pmZoom attendance is also availab...
23/04/2026

Christian Meditation (held weekly in the House of Prayer Chapel).
Thursday evenings 5.30pm
Zoom attendance is also available.

Address

17 Thomas Street
Townsville, QLD
4812

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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