Italian Catholic Federation
The “Federazione Cattolica Italiana (FCI)” or Italian Catholic Federation was formally established in Australia in 1960 in order “to be a lay force for the Scalabrini Fathers” and to be able to “give material and spiritual assistance to the Italian migrants”.
In those early years FCI members helped the Italian priests by taking communion to the sick and the elderly Italians in their parishes. They also drove the elderly to Mass, read in church and ministered communion on Sunday. Just like our past members, the FCI still offers support to anyone in need and especially in times of illness, grief or difficulties.
The activities of the FCI are religious, social and community based. The main religious activity is the Mass in Italian where members can actively participate; this opportunity would otherwise not be available. Other religious activities include “retreats” which centre on faith education. Social activities fulfil two roles; to provide social and cultural interaction within the community and to fundraise for charitable and religious purposes.
The FCI In Lutwyche Parish
The North Brisbane section of the FCI was formed in 1984 and has been a vibrant and active part of the Lutwyche Parish for over 40 years. The group plays an important religious and spiritual leadership role within the Italian Community in Brisbane.
While the FCI is based primarily at Holy Cross Church, Wooloowin, it hosts activities throughout the Parish, and has contributed positively to the maintenance and development of facilities. This has included the construction of the beautiful grotto in honour of the blessed Mary at Holy Cross Church. In addition to Italian mass every Sunday (8:00am) and Thursday (9:00am), the FCI holds regular retreats and social events, such as the monthly “exercise group” and the annual “Mother’s Day” and “Father’s Day” Celebrations. The FCI welcomes all members of the community to participate in religious, social and spiritual activities arranged by the group.
In those early years FCI members helped the Italian priests by taking communion to the sick and the elderly Italians in their parishes. They also drove the elderly to Mass, read in church and ministered communion on Sunday. Just like our past members, the FCI still offers support to anyone in need and especially in times of illness, grief or difficulties.
The activities of the FCI are religious, social and community based. The main religious activity is the Mass in Italian where members can actively participate; this opportunity would otherwise not be available. Other religious activities include “retreats” which centre on faith education. Social activities fulfil two roles; to provide social and cultural interaction within the community and to fundraise for charitable and religious purposes.
The FCI In Lutwyche Parish
The North Brisbane section of the FCI was formed in 1984 and has been a vibrant and active part of the Lutwyche Parish for over 40 years. The group plays an important religious and spiritual leadership role within the Italian Community in Brisbane.
While the FCI is based primarily at Holy Cross Church, Wooloowin, it hosts activities throughout the Parish, and has contributed positively to the maintenance and development of facilities. This has included the construction of the beautiful grotto in honour of the blessed Mary at Holy Cross Church. In addition to Italian mass every Sunday (8:00am) and Thursday (9:00am), the FCI holds regular retreats and social events, such as the monthly “exercise group” and the annual “Mother’s Day” and “Father’s Day” Celebrations. The FCI welcomes all members of the community to participate in religious, social and spiritual activities arranged by the group.
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