‘Come, be bandaged and cared for with love’

A special ceremony blesses the new CentacareCQ building welcoming a ‘new era’ for Mackay Catholic care

CentacareCQ has moved into its new CBD premises welcoming a "new era" of Catholic care in the Mackay community.

Bishop Michael McCarthy, who blessed and officially opened the building, said his prayer was for it to become the Jericho Inn of hospitality - in reference to the parable of the good Samaritan.

Bishop Michael McCarthy blessing the new CentacareCQ Mackay building at a special ceremony on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Picture: Heidi Petith

The Diocese of Rockhampton bishop said the centre would help rebuild the lives of those who found themselves in "change-of-life situations".

"(They) simply can come, to be bandaged and cared for with love," he told the crowd at the opening ceremony on Wednesday.

"Centacare Central Queensland … (cares) for all that fall by the wayside, not being selective but with a heart of mercy."

More than 60 people attended the opening ceremony of the new CentacareCQ Mackay building on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Picture: Heidi Petith

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CentacareCQ director Robert Sims said the organisation was committed to helping the Mackay community.

"With our new offices we are now easier to find, easier to get to and better equipped to assist those that need our aged care, counselling, NDIS and Family Relationship Centre services," Mr Sims said.

 

Bishop Michael McCarthy (right) blessing the crosses to be displayed in the new CentacareCQ Mackay building. Pictured with CentacareCQ Director Robert Sims at the special opening ceremony on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Picture: Heidi Petith

Health and wellbeing general manager Flavia Prospero said the new premises at 58 Sydney St, having outgrown the former Milton St office, featured improvements that would enhance services.

The new CentacareCQ Mackay building on Sydney St that was officially opened on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Picture: Contributed

"The interior has been custom-designed to make your experience of attending counselling or mediation consultations much more comfortable, with the creation of nine private consultation rooms and a large group meeting room," Ms Prospero said.

The new CentacareCQ Mackay building on Sydney St that was officially opened on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Picture: Contributed

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CentacareCQ began in 1974 and now has seven locations throughout central Queensland.

For more information, visit www.centacarecq.com

Inside the new CentacareCQ Mackay building on Sydney St that was officially opened on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Picture: Contributed

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