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Parish Priest: Most Rev Michael Putney DD Contact InformationPostal Address LocationSacred Heart Cathedral AdministrationThe Bishop of Townsville, Bishop Michael Putney is the Parish Priest of the Cathedral. Cheryl Rens coordinates bookings for the Cathedral, and may be contacted Monday to Friday 9am-1pm. Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Cathedral HistoryA brief history of Sacred Heart CathedralIn January 1892, the Church of St Joseph on the Strand collapsed into a small creek, which had become a raging torrent after a downpour, described as "practically a waterspout", struck Townsville. It was after this, and a series of other calamities, that the decision was made to build the main church in Townsville on the foundation of rock on Castle Hill. The foundation stone for the new Church of the Sacred Heart was laid on 7 October 1900 and the church was completed and opened on 16 November 1902. It remained the parish church until it was consecrated as a Cathedral in 1930, when the Diocese of Townsville was divided from the Diocese of Rockhampton. To mark the 75th Jubilee of the Diocese, Bishop Michael Putney commenced the $3 million project to refurbish the Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Cathedral was closed on 1 August, 2004 and reopened 23 June, 2006. Worship in Sacred Heart Cathedral ParishWorship in the CathedralThese are the normal times for liturgy and worship in the Cathedral:
(*1) - 2nd and 4th Sundays (*2) - Holy Hour (*3) - Reconciliation The Cathedral will be open one hour before scheduled weddings and at 9.00am on Sunday mornings. Worship in St. Francis Xavier's Church, Railway Estate St. Francis Xavier Church These are the normal times for liturgy and worship in St. Francis:
(*1) - Evening Prayer of the Church/Benediction Worship in St. Patrick's Church, South TownsvilleThese are the normal times for liturgy and worship in St. Patrick's:
(*1) - First Sunday Tokelaun Mass Worship in St. Mary's Church, West Townsville |
| Saturday | Sunday | Wednesday |
| 9.00am 9.30am(*1) | 9.00am 6.00pm(*2) | 6.30am |
(*1) - Reconciliation
(*2) - Third Sunday Filipino Mass
Worship in St. Joan of Arc, Magnetic Island
These are the normal times for liturgy and worship in St. Joan of Arc's:
| Saturday | Tuesday |
| 5.00pm Vigil Mass | 10.00am Rosary Group |
Services
Weddings
It is the responsibility of the couple planning to be married to arrange for a priest to conduct the marriage ceremony. For couples from the Cathedral parish, or for couples who are unable to arrange for a priest to conduct the marriage, one of the Cathedral parish priests will be assigned to your wedding. Musicians are the responsibility of the couple. Information on marriage preparation is available from the Cathedral parish secretary.
Please note that confetti, rice, flower petals or similar substances are not permitted in the Cathedral building or grounds.
Baptisms
Baptisms are normally held in the parish in which a family worships. Baptisms in the Cathedral parish can be arranged by contacting the Cathedral parish secretary. It is a requirement of this diocese that baptism preparation be undertaken by the parents of the child being baptised.
Funerals
In usual circumstances, funerals are celebrated in the parish in which the deceased person has resided. Funerals to be held in the Cathedral can be arranged through the Funeral Directors in consultation with the Administrator and parish office.
General Information
Bookings
- All bookings for the Cathedral are to be made through the Cathedral parish secretary.
- For all information about the Cathedral, please contact the Cathedral parish secretary.
- Bookings for weddings and baptisms will be confirmed after arrangements have been made with the presiding priest/pastoral leader, and on receipt of the booking fee. Funerals will be arranged with Funeral Directors in consultation with the Administrator and the Coordinator.
- Toilets are located at the rear of the Catholic Centre.
- Please note that if the Cathedral is not left in a clean and tidy condition after use and furnishings are not replaced correctly, an additional fee may be charged.
Costs and Use of Cathedral
All costs for the use of the Cathedral are available upon request, by contacting the Cathedral Parish Office.
Newletter 10th August