The Croatian Catholic Centre “Cardinal Stepinac” serves as the spiritual and cultural home of the Croatian Catholic community in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Known in Croatian as Hrvatski Katolički Centar Brisbane – Bl. Alojzije Stepinac and on the Gold Coast as Sv. Leopold Bogdan Mandić, the Centre provides religious, pastoral, and social support to Croatian families across the region.
The Centre was formally established in 1973, following decades of Croatian-language Mass being celebrated sporadically across Brisbane since the late 1960s. With growing numbers and strong community commitment, the Croatian Catholic community was able to secure permanent premises in Salisbury, creating a dedicated place for worship and community life.
Today, the Croatian Catholic Centre offers regular Mass in Croatian, along with the full range of sacraments and pastoral care. The Brisbane-based Croatian priest also provides weekly services to the Gold Coast Croatian community, celebrating Mass at the Chapel of Sv. Leopold Bogdan Mandić.
Mass Times – Svete Mise:
Brisbane: Sunday at 10:30am
85 Henson Road, Salisbury QLD 4107
Gold Coast: Sunday at 8:00am
181 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara QLD 4211
The Centre plays an important role beyond worship, supporting religious education, cultural identity, and community connection. Through ongoing pastoral care and community engagement, it continues to serve as a vital link between faith, heritage, and everyday life.
For up-to-date information on Mass times, sacraments, and activities, please visit:
www.hkcbrisbane.com
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