DEACON Peter Devenish-Meares has received a rare official honour for his chaplaincy work as an Officer in the Venerable Order of St John. Only three months ago, Deacon Devenish-Meares was appointed chairman of the board for St John Ambulance Queensland, after serving on the board since 2018. He is also Mission Australia’s chaplain for Queensland and the Northern Territory, has ... Read More »
AN annual Mass of Deacons – held last Sunday, close to the Feast of St Lawrence, deacon and martyr – recognises the unique and diverse mission of deacons across the Brisbane Archdiocese, often on the fringes “We are ministers of the Word of the Gospel, and we work in quiet ways,” Deacon Peter Devenish-Meares said. “It’s the quiet parish work, ... Read More »
CATHOLIC chaplains have reacted to the findings of a new youth survey, saying the high number of young people concerned about mental health should be a call to action to the Church as well as Australia’s mental health sector. “Young people are calling it as they see it, with all their hopes and fears and expectations,” state chaplain at Mission ... Read More »
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