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At a glance

Parish Office: 5 Monash Ave [PO Box 61], Malanda QLD 4885; ph (07) 4046 5235.

Churches: St James in Malanda (Google map), Our Lady of Consolation & St Patrick in Yungaburra (Google map), and St Rita of Cascia in Millaa Millaa (Google map).

For Mass times, go to liturgy calendar.

PDF of latest Sunday bulletin.

For sacramental records, contact the Atherton Parish Office, 28 Mabel Street [PO Box 121], Atherton QLD 4883: ph (07) 4046 5200.

Centenary of St James Church, Sat-Sun 23-24 January 2027

The centenary of the opening and dedication of St James’ Church is on Saturday 23 January 2027. Please visit later for details of the planned commemorations.

Diocesan Synod, 08 June 2025 – 24 May 2026

Themed A Future Filled with Hope, the Synod has two objectives: 1) establishing ongoing Synodal processes of consultation in the Diocese so all may participate in discerning needs and directing pastoral efforts; and 2) developing a plan for establishing a Diocesan Pastoral Council to serve as a consultative body to assist the Bishop in pastoral planning and decision-making.

Schedule: Launch Pentecost Sunday 08 June 2025, an open Plenary assembly Saturday 14 June 2025, and four assemblies Saturdays 02 August 2025, 20 Sepsember 2025, 15 November 2025, 14 February 2026, and 21 March 2026, with a final assembly on Saturday 16 May 2026 and formal close on Pentecost Sunday 24 May 2026.

For details and updates, please visit the diocesan web page.

Containers for Change

Parish member ID: C 1066 5561
Donations made to it go into the general operating account.

Each of the three churches has its own Member ID so donations can go exclusively to the maintenance of that church:
Malanda, St James: C 1066 5502
Millaa Millaa, St Rita: C 1068 9164
Yungaburra, Our Lady of Consolation: C 1068 9167