Catholic Diocese of Cairns | Cairns Catholic Youth Ministry

Cairns Catholic Youth Ministry encourages and supports young people in the life of the Church.

Our vision is guided by the Australian Catholic Bishops’ goals for comprehensive youth ministry, which are:

To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person
To draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community
To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.

St Carlo's Youth Day 2025

Local Youth Groups

National Evangelisation Team (NET)

Bringing energy, faith and connection to young people across the Far North - our 2026 National Evangelisation Team (NET) is here to journey with students, build authentic relationships and create spaces where young people can explore faith, belonging and purpose. Through retreats, school visits and parish engagement, the team brings a joyful and hope‑filled witness to the Cairns community.

Excited to meet the team? Read their profiles here: 2026 Cairns NET

If you’re ready to support, connect or get involved, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information or to request a visit from the team, please contact youth@cairns.catholic.org.au.

Ablaze Young Adult’s Group, Northern Beaches Parish

A fortnightly Young Adults Praise & Worship gathering is held at Holy Cross Church, Northern Beaches. The group meets every second Friday from 6:30 pm, for music, prayer and fellowship. For more information, contact the Northern Beaches Parish at northernbeaches.parish@cairns.catholic.org.au

Mareeba Parish Youth Group

Held on the first Friday of each month at the Mareeba Theatre Group Hall, this youth group welcomes young people aged 12–17 for an evening of community, fun and faith. From 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, the group gathers to grow in faith, explore the beauty of the Catholic tradition, and build meaningful connections with one another.

For more information, contact the Mareeba Parish Office at mareeba.parish@cairns.catholic.org.au or 07 4046 5240.

Other Youth Initiatives in the Cairns Region

The groups listed here are not affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, however they operate within our diocesan boundaries and may be of interest to young people and families in the region. We share this information for reference only and do not oversee or take responsibility for the leadership, activities, or content provided by these organisations.

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Thinking about starting a youth initiative? Looking to connect with Catholic youth activities near you? We’re here to help. Get in touch for advice, support, or more information.