The Gospel of John records the two shortest words from Jesus on the cross and they are linked around the determination to do the will of God until the very...

As his suffering continues, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark record Jesus referring to his God rather than the intimacy of Father at other times on the cross. Subscribe to...

As his suffering continues, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark record Jesus referring to his God rather than the intimacy of Father at other times on the cross. Subscribe to...

We turn to the Gospel of John as Jesus’ thoughts move to those waiting with him as he is crucified, telling his mother: “Woman, behold your son.” And to the...

The Gospel of Luke again features in Archbishop Mark’s reflections as Jesus speaks to one of those crucified with him, saying: “Amen I say to you: Today you will be...

In the first episode of the series, Archbishop Mark reflects on the Gospel of Luke as Jesus addresses his Father: “Father, forgive them for they know now what they do”....

Archbishop Coleridge speaks about the new precautions implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19. Weekday masses will continue, while all the faithful are dispensed from the Sunday obligation and the...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge remembers former Archbishop Bathersby in this interview with the ABC.

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...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge's Homily from the Multicultural Mass 2021 from the Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane. The annual Multicultural Mass is all about living St Francis’ words ‘fratelli, tutti’; we’re...

A commemorative Mass was recently held in the Cathedral to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Eileen O'Connor, who is on track to become Australia's...

This podcast series, hosted by Archbishop Mark Coleridge, will explore the fascinating story of St Paul. As we enter a change of era it is opportune to reflect on St...

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...

As restrictions to curb COVID-19 ease Archbishop Coleridge asks that we once again come together to rejoice in the gift of each other and enjoy the feast at the table...

As we come to Ash Wednesday we think of the ocean of ashes in which we have drowned as the fires have engulfed the land. Ours is a land of...

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...

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

After 16 sessions across six days, the First Assembly of the Plenary Council has wrapped up. The process of members listening to each other in those various forums has planted...

The Plenary Council First Assembly continues with plaudits from many members over the process. The facilitators encourage them to be “open to listening for the whisperings of the Spirit.” It...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge publicly endorsed the Uluru Statement From The Heart, in a historic commitment by the Catholic Church to back Indigenous leaders from across Australia demanding a constitutional voice....

We asked Dr Maeve Heaney VDMF about the importance of the upcoming Plenary Council. Dr Heaney underlined that the world is watching how Australia, with their great theologians, will be...

Here we journey with Sr Catherine-Ann and Sr Marie Tania to get an insight into the life of a Carmelite Sister. We discover why they chose religious life, the importance...

April 11 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - An Essential Grace. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

April 10 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Easter from Different Angles. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

April 9 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - The Gift of Freedom. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

April 8 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Seeing Gradually. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

April 7 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - The Scriptures Find Their Fulfilment in Christ. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of...

April 6 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Can We See Jesus. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

April 5 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - A Resurrection People. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

April 2 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - In Jesus, We See Who God Is and How God Works. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published...

April 1 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - God Leads. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

March 31 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - God is Calling Us Back to Himself. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of...

March 30 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Am I a Peter? Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

March 29 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Reading Our Own Hearts. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

March 28 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Holy Rollercoaster. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

March 27 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Unwavering Faith in Christ. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

March 26 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - One Voice to Heed. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

March 25 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - The New Eve. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 24 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Our Story Becomes God's Story. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to...

March 23 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - The Unfathomable Depths of God. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to...

March 22 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Love Comes First. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 21 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - The Offer of Salvation is for Everyone. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of...

March 20 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Putting God at the Centre of Our Lives. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese...

March 19 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Let Us Imitate Saint Joseph. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to...

March 18 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Faith and Works. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 17 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Letting God Work in Us and Through Us. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese...

March 16 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - The Need for a Spiritual Imagination. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane...

March 15 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Jesus the Life-Bringer. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 14 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - John the Theologian. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 13 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Truth, and Where it is to be Found. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese...

March 12 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - A Physical Faith. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 11 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Spiritual Battle. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

March 10 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Becoming Men and Women of the Beatitudes. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of...

March 9 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Tensions in Community. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 8 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Priests, Prophets, and Kings. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

March 7 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - True Conversion. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

March 6 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - God Can Forgive Anyone Anything. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to...

March 5 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - We Are Not in Charge. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to...

March 4 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - A Corporeal Faith. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

March 3 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Loving God for Who He Is. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane...

March 2 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Transactional 'Faith'. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

March 1 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - True Mercy. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

February 28 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Be Silent, Just Listen. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

February 27 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Christian Realism. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

February 26 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - Childlike Humility. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to...

February 25 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - What's Behind the Door? Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire...

February 24 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - A Persevering God. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Paul Chackanikunnel CMI for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "It is in places of extreme hopelessness and vulnerability that we meet the God of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Jason Middleton for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "While we cannot earn salvation, our loyalty goes much deeper, to be experienced as the total...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Adam Walk for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "God asks each of us, in the same way he asked the rich man, to reorient...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mark Franklin for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Our faith says that it is only by dying to self that we are capable of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bryan Roe for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "The Good News is that Jesus is always with us... He helps us to hit the...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Peter Pellicaan for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Whatever we do, let's do it in peace, let's be kindly and let's be considerate and...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Francis Belcina OSA for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "What crosses do you carry? What responsibilities are on your shoulders? Carrying these with Christ...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Marty Larsen for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "God does speak to us, subtle, and in whispers. We need to use our senses to...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Denis Scanlan for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "All humans’ purpose is to tend the garden by proclaiming the Peace of Christ. That peace...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Leo Burke for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "A very beautiful theme develops where Christ feeds the people... and then Christ leads them to...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Andrew O’Brien for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2021. "Like the psalmist, we pray, ‘create a pure heart in me, O...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Anthony Mellor for the Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop 2021. "If our intention is pure, lacking in self-interest, and we have charity, kindness,...

"Once you have tasted the authentic food you will hunger for more...The food that endures for eternal life is Jesus himself."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Sharp for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Ordinary food may feed our bodies, but the Eucharist feeds our souls and our very capacity...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr James O’Donoghue for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Offering care to others is charism of a true Christian. Caring is key to the Gospel."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Regimon Gervasis for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "The reliance on God is the living out of our faith in God. This trust in...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bob Harwood for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Jesus demonstrated a power over the forces of evil which attracted gratitude to God. His teaching...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Emmanuel Ayankudy for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Jesus had an amazing capacity to relate to children, women and men at all levels of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Nigel Sequeira for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Jesus is in the boat with us. He gets on the boat when we form a...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Kevin Smith for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Our part in the Kingdom of God is the result of the quiet and usually gentle...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Terry Nueva for the Feast of Corpus Christi 2021. "As we receive the Body and Blood of Christ, the life of Christ becomes present in us,...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Thomas Ismoyo for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity 2021. "God accompanies our journey through the presence of His spirit, The Holy Spirit, who is...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Echewodo for Pentecost Sunday 2021. "Pentecost brings people together. It unites people. It makes people one."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dominic Orih for the The Ascension of the Lord 2021. "Hope is the base note rumbling at the depth of our heart amidst the treble that...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Tom Elich for the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2021. "It is only love which can overcome the barriers of illness and death, separation and estrangement. Love...

Two-Minute Homily by Rev Dr Peter Devenish-Meares for the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2021. "Jesus the true vine, does not betray our expectations, but remains ever faithful in love, despite...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Gary Stone for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2021. "We are called to be Good Shepherds who witness to a mission of engagement with the needy,...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Nicholas Okafor for the Third Sunday of Easter 2021. "Being a true witness of Jesus demands dying to a life that always seeks pleasure and comfort...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Francis Belcina OSA for the Second Sunday of Easter 2021. "As baptised children of God, may be raised with Jesus, and be agents of peace and...

Two-Minute Homily by Archbishop Mark Coleridge for Easter Sunday 2021. "Not only can many grow strong at the broken places, but they can grow unimaginably and invincibly strong as Jesus...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Tom Kessy CssP for Palm Sunday 2021. "Are we merely spectators in our faith? Let us never lose our vision of what Passion Sunday signifies to...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Biju Thomas for the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2021. "Our life on earth is so precious, we have to make it wonderful and glorify God by...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Gerry Kalinowski for the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2021. "No matter how pitch-black or Pro Hart splashing of colours, you are always a beloved child of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Ignacio Gutierrez Rodriguez CS for the Third Sunday of Lent 2021. "Jesus’ resurrection will become the spiritual temple where we will worship in spirit and truth."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Odinaka Nwadike for the Second Sunday of Lent 2021. "Jesus does not come to relieve us of our human condition, but to change it from within,...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Neville Yun for the First Sunday of Lent 2021. "The Holy Spirit is in a way testing our character and asking who we truly place our...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Peter Dillon for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2021. "We clearly know that Jesus clearly understood the price of suffering, but he wanted the listener...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Chukwudi Chinaka for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2021. "Do we ever stop to talk and listen to God during the day? Do we ever...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Sharp for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2021. "It’s not enough to simply know something about the Lord. That knowledge needs to be coupled...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Mike Jones for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2021. "When Jesus calls you, what will you do? How will you respond?"

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Echewodo for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2021. "There is a purpose to every human life... the God who calls each of us by...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Gary Stone for the Baptism of the Lord 2021. "You are my son, my daughter, my favour will rest on you. Live out the life of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Conway for the Feast of the Epiphany 2021. "Time and again throughout our lives the Epiphany of God continues to manifest itself in those moments...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Pannamthottham CMI for the Feast of the Holy Family 2020. "Joseph, Mary and Jesus are different but they are one. So the members of every...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mauro Conte for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2020. "The energy of grace is immensely more powerful than the power of sin. There is no need...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dan Redhead for the Third Sunday of Advent 2020. "Our baptismal assignment, our baptismal mission, is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mark Franklin for the Second Sunday of Advent 2020. "The voice crying in the wilderness is indeed a voice calling us back to God."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Lucius Edomobi for the First Sunday of Advent 2020. "We must be on the watch, always awake, so that Christ will not find us unprepared when...

Two-Minute Homily by Bishop Ken Howell for the Feast of Christ the King 2020. "COVID-19 has taught us more things than we ever thought possible and when we live with...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Farrelly for the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "I have seen the oneness attained by two individuals who remained themselves but create something bigger...