St Joseph's Convent — SSPX Sisters Fundraiser

Build Queensland's First Traditional Catholic Convent

Through God's abundant grace, St Joseph's Convent will be built for SSPX Sisters on the grounds of St Philomena School in 2026. Donate an engraved brick to the Convent Patio Area and leave a permanent legacy for your family.

✦  For the Glory of God and the Honour of St Joseph  ✦

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✅  Your donation is tax deductible — donate before 30 June 2026 to claim a deduction for the 2025-2026 Financial Year
Bricks for St Joseph — For the Glory of God and the Honour of St Joseph

Fundraising progress

Raised: $1,000,000 Goal: $1,700,000
$700,000 remaining — be part of the miracle!
The Project

St Joseph's Convent

St Philomena School is a co-educational Prep to Grade 12 SSPX School located in Park Ridge, Queensland — the only Traditional Catholic Primary and High School in Queensland. Founded in 1999, the school has grown to over 240 students and 22 teachers.

This year, 2026, through God's abundant grace, St Joseph's Convent will be built for SSPX Sisters on the grounds of St Philomena School. The estimated cost is $1.7 million — and we can't do it without you.

We have already secured an extraordinary donation of $1,000,000. Please be generous and help us reach our remaining target of $700,000.

April 2026 Construction commences
November 2026 Expected completion
2027 Sisters in residence
Building Costs

Total Estimated Cost: $1,700,000

  • Preliminary costs$153,000
  • Site preparation & concreting$163,000
  • Joinery & fixing$130,000
  • Additional construction works$1,254,000
🙏 $1,000,000 already secured!

Help us raise the remaining $700,000

Why It Matters

The SSPX Sisters

The SSPX Sisters are essential for life at St Philomena School. A Religious House on our grounds will be a blessing beyond measure for our entire community.

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Prayer & the Divine Office

The Sisters pray the Divine Office several times a day, lifting the veil between Heaven and Earth. Their prayers will draw down abundant Graces from Heaven upon our school and families.

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Education & Catechism

The Sisters will provide specialist education, particularly for the girls of St Philomena School, and will teach Catechism in the Primary School. Their support will be immeasurable.

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Religious Example

Their very visible presence in our community reminds us of the Sacrifice of giving one's life to God — and of the sacrifices we are each called to make in our own lives.

"The Sisters will help the priests in all the work that the Priestly Society is asked to do. Just as the Mother of Jesus in her Compassion took part in the priestly work of Jesus dying on the cross for the redemption of souls, so the Sisters of the Society of St Pius X will have a special devotion to the Sacrifice of the Mass of the Eucharistic Victim."

— Archbishop Lefebvre, Founder of the Society of St Pius X

"Every religious congregation does good for souls in its own way. The Sisters of the Society teach in our schools, assist with innumerable details in the parish, and carry out many works of apostolate for girls and young women. Their cheerful, religious example is an inspiration and encouragement to everyone."

— Fr Daniel Themann, District Superior of Australia and New Zealand
Simple & Meaningful

How It Works

Ordering your engraved brick for the Convent Patio Area is easy.

1

Choose Your Brick

Select a donation tier — Single ($100), Double ($500), or Triple ($1,000) brick.

2

Personalise It

Enter your engraving — your family name, a dedication, a thanksgiving, or a petition to the Sisters.

3

Complete Your Donation

Submit the form and our team will contact you to confirm engraving details and arrange your tax-deductible donation.

4

Your Brick is Laid

Your brick is engraved and placed in the Convent Patio Area — a permanent record of your family's support.

Choose Your Contribution

Brick Donation Options

Each engraved brick will be permanently set in the St Joseph's Convent Patio Area. As a benefactor of the Convent, you and your family's intentions will always be remembered by the Sisters in their prayers.

Single Brick

Single Brick

$100
  • Standard engraved brick
  • 3 lines of engraving (1 brick)
  • 17 characters per line
  • Tax deductible donation
Donate $100
Most Popular

Double Brick

$500
  • Double engraved brick
  • 6 lines of engraving (2 bricks)
  • 17 characters per line
  • Tax deductible donation
Donate $500
Premium

Triple Brick

$1,000
  • Triple engraved brick
  • 9 lines of engraving (3 bricks)
  • 17 characters per line
  • Tax deductible donation
Donate $1,000
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Substantial Donations

The St Joseph's Convent warmly welcomes more generous gifts. Donations of $5,000, $25,000, or even $50,000+ will be graciously accepted. Should you wish to give a substantial donation, we will contact you directly to record your name with special recognition within the Convent.

Make a Major Gift

✅ All donations are tax deductible. Donate before 30 June 2026 to claim a deduction for the 2025–2026 Financial Year.

Inspiration

What Will You Engrave?

Your engraved brick is a permanent record of your family's faith and generosity. Here are some ideas:

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In Memory

Honour a departed loved one whose soul will be prayed for by the Sisters.

"In memory of
John Patrick Ryan"
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In Thanksgiving

Give thanks for favours received through the intercession of Our Lord or His Saints.

"In thanksgiving
for favours received"
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A Petition

Ask the Sisters to pray for a special intention close to your heart.

"For the conversion
of our family"
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Your Legacy

Simply record your name in the history of Queensland's first Traditional Catholic Convent.

"The O'Brien Family
Park Ridge, 2026"
Reserve Your Brick

Donate an Engraved Brick

Complete the form below and our team will contact you within 2 business days to confirm your engraving details and arrange your tax-deductible donation.

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Live Preview of Your Brick (Illustration Only)

Note: This form is a reservation request only. Our school office will contact you to confirm your engraving details and arrange your tax-deductible donation. No payment is taken through this form. Donate before 30 June 2026 for this financial year's tax deduction.

Donation Request Received!

Thank you for your extraordinary generosity. Our team will be in contact at the appropriate time to request payment or provide a receipt.

May God bless you and your family abundantly.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

St Joseph's Convent is a new Religious House being built for SSPX Sisters on the grounds of St Philomena School in Park Ridge, Brisbane. It will be the first Traditional Catholic Convent in Queensland. Construction commences in April 2026 and is expected to be completed by November 2026, with the Sisters taking up residence in 2027.

All engraved bricks will be set in the Convent Patio Area — a permanent, visible part of the St Joseph's Convent grounds. Your brick will be a lasting record of your family's support for this historic project, seen by the Sisters, students, and families for generations to come.

Yes — your donation is tax deductible. To claim your deduction in the 2025–2026 financial year, please ensure your donation is completed before 30 June 2026. Our team will provide you with all necessary documentation when your donation is confirmed.

All bricks allow up to 17 characters per line. The Single Brick has 1 brick with 3 lines of engraving. The Double Brick has 2 bricks with 6 lines total. The Triple Brick has 3 bricks with 9 lines total. Spaces and punctuation count as characters. Our team will confirm your engraving layout when they contact you.

This form submits a reservation request only — no payment is taken online. Our school office will contact you to confirm your engraving details and provide payment options including bank transfer and other methods. Payment is due before your brick is ordered.

Absolutely — and this is one of the most beautiful ways to use your brick. Many families use this opportunity to honour a departed loved one, confident that the Sisters' daily prayers will be offered for that soul. Simply include your dedication in the engraving, for example: "In memory of John Patrick Ryan".

The St Joseph's Convent warmly welcomes more generous gifts. Donations of $5,000, $25,000 or $50,000+ will be graciously accepted. If you wish to make a substantial donation, please note this in your form submission and our team will contact you directly to discuss special recognition within the Convent.

Yes — you are most welcome to donate multiple bricks. Simply submit a separate form for each brick, or note in the "Additional Notes" field that you would like to donate more than one. Our team will accommodate your request with pleasure.

Help Build Something for Eternity

Your donation builds a convent, supports the Sisters, and blesses your family — in this life and the next.

Donate an Engraved Brick Today