WelcomeThe Guides and Welcomers of the Cathedral of St Stephen have been welcoming visitors to our Cathedral for 25 years.
We conduct tours for individuals, groups and schools. Our volunteer Guides are in attendance each weekday (Monday to Friday) at 10.30am to take visitors on a free guided tour of the Cathedral, the Chapel, or the Precinct. The tour can be tailored to suit your timetable – it can be for as long or as short as you choose. Please enquire at the Welcomers Desk to request a tour, or call the Cathedral office at 07 3324 3030 to book in advance. If you wish to book a private tour at another time, or a group, or school tour please contact the Cathedral Office:
See Also: Information regarding the Cathedral Precinct, provided by the Cathedral Guides |
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A GUIDE OR WELCOMER?
Being a Guide and Welcomer is a wonderfully rewarding and enriching experience. If you think you would like to join the Cathedral Guides or Welcomers, you may register your interest by contacting the Cathedral Office via email [email protected] or phone (07) 3324 3030 or by completing an Enquiry Form, by clicking on the link below. |
GUIDES & WELCOMERS PORTAL
This website has been created to facilitate the distribution of information to all members and to ensure that everyone is able to access it as needed. If you are an existing guide or welcomer for the Cathedral of St Stephen, please access our resources via the links below.
This website has been created to facilitate the distribution of information to all members and to ensure that everyone is able to access it as needed. If you are an existing guide or welcomer for the Cathedral of St Stephen, please access our resources via the links below.
NEWS & EVENTS
CONGRATULATIONS DAVID
Congratulations to one of our Guides, David Todd. David has spent the last 12 months working tirelessly towards the successful celebrations of the Cathedral 150th anniversary which culminated at the end of last month. Well done David! We are proud of you! Click here to find out more >> |
THE EAST WINDOW
10th June 2024 marks the 101st Anniversary of the installation of the East Window, also known as the Ascension Window, the Harry Clarke Window or the Mayne Window.
The East window is one of the finest examples of stained glass in Australia. The work of Harry Clarke of the Dublin firm J. Clarke and sons, it was blessed and dedicated by Monsignor Cattaneo, the Papal Delegate to Australia and Archbishop Duhig on 10 June 1923. It is inscribed to the memory of Isaac and William Mayne and was given by their brother and sister.
The window shows Christ standing on the clouds as if on a jewelled sea, ascending into heaven over a wonderful sunset. The eleven apostles stand on each side and below stands Mary. In sorrow and desolation they look upward at the departing figure.
10th June 2024 marks the 101st Anniversary of the installation of the East Window, also known as the Ascension Window, the Harry Clarke Window or the Mayne Window.
The East window is one of the finest examples of stained glass in Australia. The work of Harry Clarke of the Dublin firm J. Clarke and sons, it was blessed and dedicated by Monsignor Cattaneo, the Papal Delegate to Australia and Archbishop Duhig on 10 June 1923. It is inscribed to the memory of Isaac and William Mayne and was given by their brother and sister.
The window shows Christ standing on the clouds as if on a jewelled sea, ascending into heaven over a wonderful sunset. The eleven apostles stand on each side and below stands Mary. In sorrow and desolation they look upward at the departing figure.
NOTE TO GUIDES & WELCOMERS Please visit the Resources Page and scroll down to Cathedral Windows East Window. You will find several articles relating to this event 101 years ago. |
SAFEGUARDING
All Clergy, Religious, Archdiocesan workers are bound by the ‘Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy’ statement:
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and protected from any harm.
This will be achieved through the development of respectful relationships and a commitment to safety embracing appropriate boundaries, behaviours and practices.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and protected from any harm.
This will be achieved through the development of respectful relationships and a commitment to safety embracing appropriate boundaries, behaviours and practices.