Brisbane Archdiocesan parishes and others across Queensland recently observed “Dying Peacefully – No Euthanasia” Sunday, outlining the church’s ‘Care First’ approach of support for palliative care services as opposed to...

Archbishop Mark is in Rome as President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference to participate in the Pope's Summit on Child Protection. Taking part are Bishops and Leaders of religious...

The address delivered by Archbishop Mark Coleridge at Proclaim Conference 2018.

Download the pamphlet Pope Francis has laid out a clear message for the Church when it comes to the crucial question of safeguarding. He puts it this way: "The Church...

Welcome everybody to my place, this big old house called Wynberg, which means 'vineyard'. It's been the home of the Archbishop's of Brisbane for about years and it's seen a...

By Archbishop Mark Coleridge The Royal Commission's examination of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and the response to it by leadership is now done.  The final report is vast...

Last week I was asked and agreed to do an interview on the proposed abortion legislation in Queensland. I intended to say some of the things I'd said in an...

Formation series with Biblical Scholar Archbishop Mark Coleridge. This series is the successor to the Living Biblically in a Secular World series of 2015. Alternatively the sessions are available in audio...

Formation series with Biblical Scholar Archbishop Mark Coleridge. This series is the successor to the Living Biblically in a Secular World series of 2015. Alternatively the sessions are available in...

Formation series with Biblical Scholar Archbishop Mark Coleridge. This series is the successor to the Living Biblically in a Secular World series of 2015. Alternatively the sessions are available in audio...

Full podcast available here: Welcome to the final episode of our seven part series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus....

Full podcast available here: Welcome to the six episode of our fortnightly series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In...

Full podcast available here: Welcome to the fifth episode of our fortnightly series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In...

Full podcast available here: Welcome to the fourth episode of our fortnightly series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In...

Full podcast available here: Welcome to the third episode of our fortnightly series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In...

Full podcast available here: Welcome to the second episode of our fortnightly series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In...

Full podcast available here: Welcome to our new fortnightly series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In this first episode,...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge presents a special homily to launch the 2018 Annual Catholic Campaign, in support of the vital ministries within the Archdiocese.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge's homily from Pentecost 2018, on the launch of the journey to Plenary Council 2020.

In the winter of 1946, the nineteen year old John Gerry set sail for Rome on the SS Moreton Bay. The world was still reeling from a war that had...

Down through the centuries many, many Christian creeds have been composed. Some of them are rather long and complex; the Nicene Creed that we normally say at Mass would fall...

This nameless woman, from Samaria, we're told she comes to the well. Now there could be nothing more ordinary than a well. In that part of the world, at that...

In this Year of Mercy we see more clearly than ever that mercy isn't passive but active. It's not a matter of waiting for those who need mercy to come...

In the story that we have heard from the book of Genesis this morning, our father in faith Abraham shows himself to be a God-botherer in no small measure. He...

These days there's a lot of death around both locally and internationally. Locally we are dealing with issues of the beginning of life and the end of life and again...

Greetings to all of you as we look towards Lent and to Easter that lies beyond. Last December, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse handed down...

On Ash Wednesday we heard the prophet's words: "Come back to me with all your heart, fasting, weeping, mourning" (Joel 2:12) – words which echo one of the key themes...

The Year of Mercy has come to an end, and I want to thank all who helped to make the Jubilee a gift to us all – Pope Francis for...

In Rome the Year of Mercy began on 8 December last year. But that was hardly realistic here in the Antipodes, with the rush to Christmas through December and then...

As we approach Christmas this year the world seems a real mess. Terrorism, the refugee crisis, climate change, economic woes, political turmoil and so on it all goes. But in...

At the recent Synod of Bishops, there was a lot of talk about mercy; it's become the key-note of Pope Francis' ministry. Two other words often heard in Rome were...

By the time you see this I will be in Rome and unpacking my bags for the Synod of Bishops on the Family in the Modern World. I've worked very...

The forty days of Lent find us on a journey from last year's first session of the Synod on marriage and the family to the second session later this year...

Dear brothers and sisters, Marriage has been much on the Church's mind in recent times.  The first of the two sessions of the Synod of Bishops on marriage has recently...

Pentecost is all about unleashing new energy – wild fire and wild wind. The first disciples certainly needed new energy as they cringed behind closed doors after the death of...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge unpacks the elements of the Catholic Mass in this multi part series. The Mass: Complete Series

Explaining your faith and why you stick with isn't something we're often asked. These Brisbane Catholics do it with ease. Thank you to: Jo Hayes Paul Antenucci Steph Unger Ryan...

3 local Catholics on why they pray to God. Thank you to: Paul Antenucci Steph Unger Jo Hayes

7 local Catholics share the multiplicity of ways they connect with their local church community. Thank you to: Derek Pingel Teresa McGrath Rosemary Haydock Mary Davidson Josephine Cullen Betty Graver...

A look at the important role of young people in today's Catholic community. Thank you to: Paul Antenucci Donna Power Ryan Andrews Imogen Wilson Mark Doyle

An introduction to Catholic Baptism of children - the first sacrament of the church where we become members of the church. Everything you need to know about Sacraments of Initiation...

An introduction to Catholic Confirmation of children - the sacrament of initiation that completes the sacrament of Baptism. Everything you need to know about Sacraments of Initiation can be found...

An introduction to Catholic First Holy Communion for children - the sacrament that completes the process of Christian initiation, begun in Baptism and Confirmation. Everything you need to know about...

Join Archbishop Mark Coleridge for a look at the fascinating story that is the birth of the Church in the first century of the Common Era.

Monsignor Tony Randazzo explains the centrality of Eucharist and why Catholics attend Mass on Sundays. Monsignor Tony Randazzo was ordained an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney on August...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge welcomes you to our website - the window on the world of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. We hope that you'll do more than just look in the...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge shares his thoughts on Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "The Joy of the Gospel", a document he believes in so wholeheartedly he has declared it the charter for...

Dr Maeve Louise Heaney takes an inspired look at the historical Jesus - what can we know about Jesus of the 1st century in our time? What did Jesus "look...

Sr Kari Hatherell discusses how Jesus has put skin on God for us and how the Catholic Church offers us rituals, called sacraments, that lead us into the heart of...

Only through encounter with Jesus crucified and risen can we discover the full truth of who God really is and the full truth of who we really are.

James Deveraux of Kenmore parish talks about how he helps serve the community as part of his Catholic life. Thank you to: James Deveraux

Fr Morgan Batt - director of Vocation Brisbane - introduces the Catholic vocational call to love God and how we can live this call in our lives. For more information...

Our homilists are very generous with their time and we do thank them for another great year. Here's a peek behind the scenes at some of the few grains of...

With all the busyness around the Christmas season, do we actually recognise and witness where God is truly present in our lives?

As we approach Christmas, Donna speaks with Lyle Winks, who works as a cattle farmer in Peaks Crossing, about how he has kept his faith in these challenging times. As...

Gather on the lawn at St Stephen’s Cathedral, in the heart of Brisbane, to celebrate the joy of Christmas with an extraordinary sound and light projection show. The Lights of...

In this latest installment of Keeping the Faith, Donna speaks with Brenda Fabri and Mariella Barnes who work at the Southport Catholic Parish Child Care Centre. They have been recently...

As we continue the Plenary journey towards October 2020 all are encouraged and welcome to engage in the Listening and Discernment phase. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Through a process of communal discernment we...

In this latest installment of Keeping the Faith, Donna speaks with Professor Simon Jackman, the CEO of the United States Studies Centre in Sydney, as he talks about his own...

As we continue our journey towards the Plenary Council 2020, we explore our theme for October... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred church that is 'Inclusive,...

In Queensland we will be marking Mental Health Awareness Week from October 5 – 13. It’s not widely known but Centacare, through Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care, has been involved in...

In our journey towards the Plenary Council 2020, we have moved from listening and dialogue aimed at identifying areas of interest for the church in Australia, to discerning how exactly...

In our journey towards the Plenary Council 2020, we're moving from a first moment of listening and dialogue aimed at identifying areas of interest for the church in Australia, to...

Your gift is the answer to someone's prayer. Please consider a thoughtful gift to the Annual Catholic Campaign; supporting Holy Spirit Seminary, Priests Foundation, Centacare and Mary MacKillop Fund. www.catholiccampaign.com.au...

As a Father's Day special, we interviewed Matthew Ames, father of four, who lost his limbs due to an illness back in 2012. Listen to his story, his inspiration he's...

Today is the feast of St Mary of the Cross, and there was a wonderful Mass at the Cathedral of St Stephen to celebrate. Here is a snippet of the...

During this Catholic Education Week, Donna interviews two teachers on their thoughts and experiences of working in Catholic schools.

NAIDOC Week runs from Sunday July 7 till Sunday July 14. This week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week begins with...

Our latest episode of 'Keeping The Faith' with Donna Lynch is here. Tune in as she chats with the 'money-man' Noel Whittaker.

When Queensland was in its infancy there was some thought given that Ipswich might become the state capital. The beautiful St Mary's Church at Ipswich certainly would not have been...

June 5 is World Environment Day. The Archdiocese's own Laudato Si' working group is taking the Pope's call to action on the environment to heart, developing plans and resources to...

The highlights of a wonderful night for Fr Joshua Whitehead, Fr Brendan Gormley and the Archdiocese. On Friday 31st May 2019, Fr Joshua Whitehead and Fr Brendan Gormley were ordained...

On Friday night two young men complete their brief role as transitional deacons and are ordained as priests. For Brendan Gormley (currently at Jubilee Catholic Parish Brisbane) and Josh Whitehead...

Happy Mother's Day! In our latest instalment of Keeping the Faith, Donna interviews Rebecca Tweedy, mother of three children. In July last year, her youngest son, Conor, sustained a catastrophic...

In our latest installment of Keeping the Faith, Donna interviews Harvey Lister about his life and faith.

Like the road to Emmaus, walk a while with people after Easter and you discover the most amazing things. If you have a spare moment today, spend some time with...

"But what they find, in the light of dawn, was something completely unexpected." Happy Easter! The final video in our 2019 Holy Week series is here!

"With false accusations against him and howls for blood from those who hated him, Jesus was sentenced to death as a criminal." Our 2019 Holy Week video series continues with...

"In spite of all this, he still choose to do the will of the Father, trusting in the strange and wonderful plan of God." As the Easter Triduum begins this...

"The Messiah that God has promised wasn't going to be what they expected ..." Our 2019 Holy Week video series continues with Palm Sunday. Mass times available here: Mass Times...

"All time is holy but we name one week Holy Week, because it takes us to the very heart of Gods gift to us." Our 2019 Holy Week video series...

As we continue our journey through Lent, it can be helpful to remember how can respond in this season.

Over 100 years ago, this iconic big red church was built upon a hilltop overlooking Brisbane's CBD. Designed by famed architect Robin S. Dods and modelled on the Albi Cathedral...

March 17th is usually the day St Patrick's Day is celebrated, but that's not always the case. This year it's on Monday the 18th of March...

In this month's installment of Keeping the Faith, Donna interviews Peter McWhirter, director of Scotch & Soda and who has been heavily involved in the fashion industry for the past...

Welcome to the first Friday of the Lenten season.

Today is Ash Wednesday, where we receive ashes on our foreheads. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time of fasting and prayer over the next 40 days till Easter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exNXH2YcB8Y The time to have your say on the future of the Australian Catholic Church is right now. We urge you to have your say on how the Catholic Church...

Over the Christmas season, we welcomed the Lights of Christmas at the Cathedral of St Stephen. Here are some small snippets of the show.  https://youtu.be/DW-5NKzvjKI https://youtu.be/H8RSkhwVuXs

https://youtu.be/DO6d3poBiPg Our homilists are very generous with their time and we do thank them for another great year. Here's a peek behind the scenes at some of the few grains...

https://youtu.be/3r3_DPUnlsI When someone has lived a good while and can say with all sincerity "All my memories are loving and wonderful" it's a sign of either a life well lived...

https://youtu.be/3jFBe9UfnzY "It was just 12 months ago today, with the release of the Final Report of the McClellan Royal Commission onto public record, that victims voices and stories were no...

Ralph Devlin has led a remarkable life. He sits down with Donna Lynch to talk about life, faith and plenty more ...

A new shrine has been dedicated in The Cathedral of St Stephen for all victims and survivors of sexual abuse.

In the latest installment of Keeping the Faith, Donna interviews Broncos CEO, Paul White.

Happy birthday St Agatha's Catholic Parish Clayfield. It's 100 years today since the first Mass in Clayfield.

Last week, cricket legend Matthew Hayden was interviewed by our Archbishop Mark Coleridge covering topics from sport to faith and beyond. In this clip, Matt brings up the fact that...

As a Father's Day special, Donna interviews three fathers from the Ashgrove area (Justin Bond, Anthony Herbert & Ron Cervetto) asking them about being a dad.

A day of celebration across the Archdiocese for the Feast Day of our patron – St Mary of the Cross. The Cathedral was packed for Mass.

Through BLIND EYE the homeless of Brisbane have been competing in a photo competition, this week they held the awards ceremony ...

Mikayla's inspiring story in #NAIDOC2018 Week ...

'Keeping The Faith' with Donna Lynch is here again! This time she speaks with Richard Malouf - the 'Brisbane Pharmacy King' - as he reflects on his journey.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dan Ryan for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "He calls Jesus the Lamb of God and when you think about God's creatures the Lamb...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dominic Orih for the Baptism of the Lord 2020. "Because even Jesus had to hear it with his ears that he is beloved and now he's...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Andrew O'Brien for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord 2020. "Paying homage is not just a passing nod in a sea of distraction but...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Tom Elich for the Feast of the Holy Family 2019. "And through it all, we see Mary and Joseph’s steadfast trust in God, their willingness to...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Leonard Uzuegbu for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019. "'Do not be afraid', is a message of hope, that the light will still shine even from...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Wrex Woolnough for the Third Sunday of Advent 2019. "If you were ever accused of being a Christian, would they find enough evidence to convict you?"

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Paul Eloagu for the Second Sunday of Advent 2019. "This kingdom will remain only a fanciful dream, unless each of us hears anew the message of...

Two-minute Homily by Bishop Ken Howell for the First Sunday of Advent 2019. "...the Church leads us into a time of taking seriously the great call to stay awake and...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bob Harwood for the Feast of Christ the King 2019. "Ironically, the kingship of Jesus seems to be imbedded most strikingly in the midst of his...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Joseph Vu SVD for the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "...In doing so, we can accomplish the ultimate purpose of our lives and we will...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr David King CP for the Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "Jesus’ answer is as simple as it is devastating: 'God is a God of the...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Jason Middleton for the Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "The heart of this encounter reminds us that no one is beyond redemption if we are...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Paul Chackanikunnel CMI for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "...only if we have translated our prayers, worships and religious practices into the expected qualities...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Peter Dillon for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "When coffee arrives at the press of a button and the world news is just a...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Thomas Zaranski for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "... Jesus, who’s power to heal is utterly certain, demonstrates this eagerness to heal and therefore...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Michael Grace for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "The second letter to Timothy, far from envisioning passive or private faith, speaks about having a...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Chalmers for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "We don’t need to be hermits or holy Joes or holy Josephines to be holy."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Chukwudi Chinaka for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "...all we need to do is to put God first in our lives and act justly,...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Neville Yun for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "In that brokenness though, Jesus still loves us and desires for us to be whole once...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mario Debattista OFM for the Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "Discipleship is to desire Jesus above all others and so, to inevitably experience the cost...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Isidore Enyinnaya for the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "We visit heaven at every Mass, where we celebrate, dine and wine with God, the Angels...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Stephen Bliss OFM for the Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "To enter through the narrow gate is to follow Jesus, to love what Jesus loved,...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Gary Stone for the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "Convert your experiences of distress, to lessons that help you give consolation to others."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Stanley Orji for the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "Bring nothing: for everything is grace; and whatever gift you receive give away: for everything is...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Marty Larsen for the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "The biggest blockage in people’s lives, is that we are not prepared to give things up...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Brendan Gormley for the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "...rather because God sees, in a way that we do not, how prayer is shaping us...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Damien Everitt for the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "In these encounters we are not only treating one another’s wounds, no matter what they may...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bryan Roe for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "A kingdom where God fully reigns in our hearts and in our minds, transforming us into...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Lucius Edomobi for the Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "In other words, neither care of self, care for the dead, nor care of one's family...

Two-minute Homily by Fr Josekutty Vadakkel CMI for the Feast of Corpus Christi 2019. "Just as Jesus nourishes us with his Body and Blood in the Eucharist, we are here...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Conway for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity 2019. "By the encounter with that same Spirit in our lives we can be open to...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Peter Devenish-Meares for the Pentecost Sunday 2019. "We truly are in the land of the Holy Spirit and every caring act declaring the crucial message of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bob Harwood for the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2019. "The power of resurrection, implanted in each of us at our Baptism, lifts us to a level...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Paul Eloagu for the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2019. "We must quieten our minds and hearts and be attentive; so that we can listen to the...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Stephen Byrnes for the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2019. "Such are the power of Jesus' words in today's Gospel: 'Love one another just as I have...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Terry Nueva for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2019. "The true shepherd leads the sheep to green pastures and running streams, and guards them from all...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Mike Jones for the Third Sunday of Easter 2019. "Like the disciples, we need to look around and focus on the resurrected Jesus. I wonder if...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Sharp for Divine Mercy Sunday 2019. "Our wounds are the means by which the love of God can reach into our souls, with the healing...

Two-Minute Homily by Bishop Ken Howell for Easter Sunday 2019. "Today, and every day, we are to see Christ's resurrection as a bridge that takes us from the side of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Frank Jones for Palm Sunday 2019. "We keep our eyes focused on Him this week. The truth is that God, in Jesus, never takes His eyes...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dominic Orih for the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019. "...the voice of God, that speaks truth in our heart, will convict you … because God doesn't...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Trevor Trotter for the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2019. "The thing is that the way you feel about your son, is much the same as God,...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Chalmers for the Third Sunday of Lent 2019. "Surely, the manager of the vineyard knows that a fig tree in a vineyard doesn't produce fruit..."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mark Franklin for the Second Sunday of Lent 2019. "The entire time the disciples were with Jesus, they were getting to know him better and what...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Jason Middleton for the First Sunday of Lent 2019. "Jesus knows the depths of temptation and its lure, while exhibiting the utter power to conquer it."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Michael Grace for the Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "We are called to a Christ centered vision; to look upon the fault of the other...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr David King CP for the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "He calls us to remember, ultimately we are all family under God. He asks us...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Paul Chackanikunnel CMI for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "This means, those who rely fully on God as their safety and security, will enjoy...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Farrelly for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "We forget that God constantly seeks our well-being, always encourages a selfless response."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Pat Cassidy for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2019. "Certainly Jesus, in the Gospel, makes it clear that it is never going to be easy,...

As we continue the Plenary journey towards October 2020 all are encouraged and welcome to engage in the Listening and Discernment phase. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Through a process of communal discernment we...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Wrex Woolnough for the Third Sunday of Advent 2019. "If you were ever accused of being a Christian, would they find enough evidence to convict you?"