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 times.
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.
Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica humanitas
Pope Leo’s first encyclical is titled: Magnifica humanitas. This may translate as “Magnificent Humanity”, but in the official English text it appears in two forms throughout the letter: “humanity in its grandeur” and “the grandeur of humanity”. Beginning from this highly positive regard for humanity, even disfigured by sin, Pope Leo offers a critical view on the dangers of “Aritifical Intelligence”, but does not reject it out-right. Recognizing its benefits and dangers, he invites all to consider carefully the path humanity now finds itself on so as to avoid certain mistakes and to work together in a more ethical way to develop “AI” in a way that truly advances the dignity of humankind.
The Vatican has also published a Pastoral Kit resource to assist people to enter into reflection and conversation around the points Pope Leo raised in Magnifica humantias.
Vatican News has also prepared an audiobook for those who may find it easier to listen to.
Centenary of St James Church, Sat-Sun 23-24 January 2027
The centenary of the opening and dedication of St James’ Church, Malanda, is Saturday 23 January 2027. The celebration will begin with service in the church at 5pm on that day, followed by dinner at the Malanda Hotel, and the main liturgical celebration the Sunday morning with Mass at 8.30am (time TBC).
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