Mourilyan Church Closure
The Diocese of Cairns can confirm that the church at Mourilyan is being formally closed and decommissioned following a period […]
A New Chapter for Diocesan Mission and Ministries
The Catholic Diocese of Cairns is excited to announce a new chapter for one of its key pastoral departments, with
Standing with Nepal
The Catholic Diocese of Cairns, together with Centacare FNQ and Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns joins our local Nepalese, Tibetan
Celebrate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Media Release: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference – 7 September 2026 Celebrate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Children and youth
Safeguarding Sunday 2026: ‘Love Protects’
Bishops Commision for Professional Standards and Safeguarding Media Release: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Catholics around Australia will mark Safeguarding Sunday on
Season of Creation Gathering 2026
Season of Creation Gathering 2026 (Online Catholic Ecology Event) 3-4 September 2026 10 am – 4:30 pm (AEST) A national
Bishops seek focus on social cohesion
MEDIA STATEMENT – 6 August 2026 Media Release: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged a renewed focus
St Carlo Acutis Exhibition Draws Large Crowds
The Diocese of Cairns recently welcomed a first-class relic of St Carlo Acutis and the internationally acclaimed Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition.
Bring hope to the ‘invisible’ on Sea Sunday
MEDIA STATEMENT – JULY 1, 2026 Media Release: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Photo: Stella Marris Australia Australian Catholic have been
Pope Leo XIV: “The Lord is refuge of the poor”
In his message for the 10th World Day of the Poor, to be observed on 15 November 2026, Pope Leo