FAITHFUL nationwide were getting out their rosary beads for a prayer event in honour of Australia’s patroness Our Lady Help of Christians this Saturday.
Catholics joining in would pray the Holy Rosary between 2pm and 4pm.
Geebung parishioner and Legion of Mary member Yvette Kaminski said it was important for Catholics to pray for peace in the world at this time.
She said organisers were hoping the nationwide rosary would grow in popularity and become an annual event.
Organisers were encouraging people to say the rosary in their parishes, ministry groups or at home.
Organiser Theresa Blatchly, part of the Toowoomba Cathedral parish, had approached her local priest about starting a rosary event.
She said the idea was well-received and she was encouraged to start contacting her network of faithful about the idea.
The feast of Our Lady Help of Christians is on Tuesday, May 24.
