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Maroochydore parishioners run 42km for grassroots meal relief ministry
The finish line: Kieran Fawcett (left) and Patricia Sweeney-Fawcett (right) ran through Alexandra Headlands, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Mudjimba raising more than $4,400. Photo: Supplied RUNNING with purpose was the motto...
One shared faith celebrated at Maroochydore’s Multicultural Mass
One Faith: 30 cultural flags process into Stella Maris Church THOUSANDS of people gathered to worship and celebrate the cultural diversity found within their shared Catholic faith. More than 30...
Sleeping under the stars: Fr Gerard raises $5000 for homelessness support services
Braving the cold: Fr Gerard takes on the 2026 Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise awareness and money for those experiencing homelessness. TRADING in a warm bed for a night on...
A rough night ahead: Fr Gerard ‘sleeps out’ to help people facing homelessness
Round two: This will be Fr Gerard's second year sleeping out at Maroochydore Beach. FR Gerard Lai loves a good adventure but this one, he says, “will be a bit...
Living out Matthew 4:19, Fr Gerard Lai begins his ‘next chapter’ at Maroochydore
New Chapter: Fr Lai started his first week as assistant priest for Maroochydore Parish on Wednesday. Photo: Georgia Whiteley A once young boy who aspired to play for the...