45 Maroochydore youths take off for Ignite Conference 2026

THIS weekend, 45 students and adult leaders are heading to Ignite Conference from Maroochydore. The 10:10 Maroochydore youth group will be joining thousands of other young Catholics from across Australia to spend four days learning about the faith and encountering God through praise, worship, sacraments, rallies and more. Fr Gerard Lai and the group made…

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Geraldine Doogue visits Maroochydore for Sisterhood Retreat: “Communal life is where faith thrives”

THE secret to flourishing in life is close connection, Geraldine Doogue AO, a renowned Australian journalist and broadcaster, shared at this year’s fourth annual Sisterhood Retreat. Looking out at the audience of nearly 200 women from Maroochydore Parish and beyond, Ms Doogue said she was “in awe” of what Sisterhood represents. “It really is remarkable…

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Roy Thompson remembered for his faith, generosity and love of family

SEATS were packed to celebrate Sunshine Coast philanthropist Roy Francis Thompson OAM at Stella Maris Church yesterday. Hundreds gathered from every walk of life including family, friends, individuals and representatives of the many organisations which Mr Thompson and his wife Nola Thompson impacted. Among the dignitaries and representatives gathered were also Federal MP Ted O’Brien…

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One shared faith celebrated at Maroochydore’s Multicultural Mass

THOUSANDS of people gathered to worship and celebrate the cultural diversity found within their shared Catholic faith. More than 30 different cultural communities attended Maroochydore Parish’s fourth annual Multicultural Mass last Sunday, dressed in vibrant traditional attire. Fr Gerard Lai said the “beautiful cultural dress of the different nationalities added to the beauty of the…

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Sayōnara

Over the past three and a half years, it has been an incredible privilege to serve the Maroochydore parish. It was quite a shock to hear that I would be leaving so soon, and it is not easy to say goodbye to such an amazing parish that I have poured so much of myself into.…

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