Catholic schools across Queensland will shine a light on what makes their school communities special, and inspire others to do the same, as they mark Catholic Education Week 2026 from 26 July to 1 August.
The official launch of Catholic Education Week will be hosted by Brisbane Catholic Education on Tuesday 28 July, beginning with a 10am Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral celebrated by the Archbishop of Brisbane, Shane Mackinlay.
The Mass will be livestreamed on YouTube, which you can watch here.
Catholic Education Queensland Limited CEO Allan Blagaich said the week gave Catholic schools an opportunity to showcase what makes each school unique and what they share in common.
“It’s a wonderful time for Queensland’s 313 Catholic schools and 29 kindergartens to reflect on not just the special nature of their school community but also how they contribute to the wider community,” Mr Blagaich said.
The theme for this year’s celebration is Share Your Light, Inspire Others.
“It’s a theme that speaks to the ripple effect at the heart of every school community, the way one person’s example, encouragement or act of service can lift those around them and inspire them to do the same,” Mr Blagaich said.
“Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of young people, nurturing not just academic achievement but character, compassion and a sense of service, so that students leave our schools ready to contribute to their communities and the world around them.”
Beyond the launch, school and parish communities across the state will mark the week in their own way, with liturgies, open days, community service projects and celebrations planned from small remote and regional primary schools through to large colleges in the major cities.
“That diversity is one of the great strengths of Catholic education in Queensland,” Mr Blagaich said. “Every school will celebrate this week in a way that reflects its own community.”