Focusing on establishing another Filipino community in the north, the Caboolture chaplaincy was created in December 2006 by Fr Marce Singson to extend it's services in the northern part. With the full and continuing support of Filipinos living in the area in all activities, the appointed officers continue to put in their best efforts to make the
Chaplaincy alive as it is today and in many years to come.
The creation of sub-chaplaincies is an effective way to cater the pastoral services in different parts of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The purpose of establishing sub-chaplaincies is not to divide or weaken the strength of the main chaplaincy in Brisbane but to help coordinate and strengthen the pastoral ministry of the main chaplaincy.
The spirit of camaraderie of the Filipinos in Caboolture and for their docility and openness are signs for unity. The chaplain is hoping to achieve a brighter future in bringing the Filipino Catholics to a sense of belongingness and oneness in faith.
The two other sub-chaplaincies of Gold Coast and Ipswich have the same nature as Caboolture. They have set up their own activities and monthly masses and are all working closely to each other under the Brisbane chaplaincy.
Activities and Projects
- 150th year anniversary in June 2009 – Archdiocese of Brisbane, Multicultural Celebration, St Peters Church, Caboolture – Caboolture Chaplaincy Choir one of the choirs for the concelebrated Mass– Coordinator as Flag Bearer
- Attends Canungra Marian Valley Pilgrimage
- Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Calamities in Asia and South Pacific in October 2009 - Holy Cross Catholic Church, Rothwell – Caboolture and Deception Bay Choir
- Chaplaincy Mass at St Peters Parish Caboolture every 3rd Sunday of the month
- Hamper raffle as fundraiser every Chaplaincy Mass
- Annual Chaplaincy Night in October – Disco Fundraiser
- Paskong Pinoy in December – Filipiniana Dances, food, drinks, lechon, music by Couples for Christ.
- Support to Filipino 457 Visa workers
- Assistance to orphanages and victims of natural calamities in the Philippines
Click here for complete chaplaincy calendar of activities
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