On Tuesday 17th November 2020 we officially launched our Reconciliation Action Plan, which is aimed at developing and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The launch was...

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...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Jason Middleton for the Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "If the lamp is our life of faith, then the oil is surely any way that...

The Mother of Mercy Parish (Hendra – Northgate – Hamilton) has traditionally provided the chaplain to the horseracing community, being based as it is around Eagle Farm and Doomben racecourses....

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Thomas Isomoyo for All Saints' Day 2020. "We are not dreaming to become a saint. But hopefully we have a desire, a deep desire, to continue...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dominic Orih for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "Therefore with God and in God, I can love everything, I can love everyone and I...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Andrew O'Brien for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "Through our creation as social beings, He has given us the opportunity to act cooperatively for...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bryan Roe for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "Being with Christ is all that matters. So let's all of us listen to the words...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Leonard Uzuegbu for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "God is constantly seeking for our love, thirsting for our soul and calling us to come...

Fr John Chalmers shares stories with us about the relationship between dementia and spirituality. "We may no longer remember, but that’s precisely when the reverse promise comes into play. We...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Wrex Woolnough for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "...because it’s not the Christianity that we mouth that is important, but the Christianity we enact."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Anthony Mellor for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "God is generosity in ways that we cannot comprehend, or even dare to imagine."

Last week the Bishops of Queensland released their Election Statement 2020, at an event attended by a number of politicians from the Government and the Opposition, including Grace Grace and...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Chad Hargrave for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "If you encounter Jesus, and begin to appreciate even in the smallest degree what he did...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Nicholas Okafor for the Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "We become more human when we become conscious that we have mutual responsibility toward one another."

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bob Harwood for the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "We find that the things that meant the most to us become things we are prepared...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Emmanuel Ayankudy for the Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "The heart is utterly crucial to Jesus. What we are in the deep, private space of...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Paul Chackanikunnel CMI for the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "At times it may be required of us to rise above our culture, socially acceptable...

It's rare but not unusual for the Feast of the Assumption to fall on a Saturday. What is totally different in a time of COVID-19 is that the obligation is...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Michael Grace for the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "Each of us must be attentive to presence of God in our lives and must actively...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Marty Larsen for the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "If your life is starting to feel routine and joyous activities now feel dull what do...

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Peter Devenish-Meares for the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "What lies at the heart of Jesus' teaching is God’s kingdom of mercy and love is...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Tom Kessy CssP for the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "The Kingdom of God is a mixed bag in which sinners and saints rub shoulders....

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...

Fr Tom Kessy shares some of his gardening tips, his love of gardening and the parallels between the plants he grows and his own spirituality.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Odinaka Nwadike for the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "God keeps on sowing His word in our hearts. The seed of God’s word, once dropped...

Come be with us. These are some of the things you may see, or experience, when you re-join us for Mass. We’re so looking forward to welcoming you back! Search...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Francis Belcina OSA for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "As God’s children, may we be conformed more to the image of Christ, may we...

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...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Biju Thomas for the Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "Give the center place to God, in our family. Love God more than, our dad, mum,...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Neville Yun for the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "Jesus puts all things in perspective, that eternity and God are the destination. This earthly existence...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Gerry Kalinowski for the Feast of Corpus Christi 2020. "Eucharist is not fast-food takeaway, it is the participation in a wedding banquet... God became incarnate, broken,...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mario Debattista OFM for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity 2020. "God as Holy Trinity is relationship, the most loving and intimate relationship possible, a...

We have been kept in the locked room much longer than expected under COVID-19, but the Lord still stands in our midst offering the peace that only He can and...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Ignacio Gutierrez CS for Pentecost Sunday 2020. "There is only one Spirit given to each one of us as a member of Jesus Body, with which...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Peter Dillon for the The Ascension of the Lord 2020. "In our own personal discipleship, are we faithful to our commitment to follow Christ through our...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Chukwudi Chinaka for the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2020. "We have a God who has got our back and will always be there to journey with...

Have you ever wanted to learn to pray the Rosary? Join in and pray the all the mysteries for everyday of the week with Carole Danby in this guided reflection...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Conway for the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2020. "By our lives, we can make a difference for others and be a sign of that Kingdom...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Echewodo for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020. "Life is a fundamental gift, and what you do every day with the life God has given...

As we journey through the Gospel readings throughout the Easter season, we hear about the Walk to Emmaus.

This is a full ANZAC Day service to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Gary Stone for the Third Sunday of Easter 2020. "Many people in society don’t know Jesus as we know Him. And they're not going to come...

As we journey through the Gospel readings throughout the Easter season, we now look at the Story of Thomas.

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Mike Jones for the Second Sunday of Easter 2020. "There is someone who is better, and living as He calls us, results in a deep, lasting...

As we journey through the Gospel readings throughout this Easter season, we begin with the resurrection of Jesus. Easter 2020 Masses are web cast live

Even though we have been struggling as a nation, Jesus is still the light that brings peace in times of darkness. Even though our Church doors are closed, let our...

Two-Minute Homily by Archbishop Mark Coleridge for Easter Sunday 2020. "All our anxiety, our bewilderment, our sense of hopelessness, all of that is transformed and the door is opened to...

The Stations of the Cross are an adored devotion, especially for Lent or Good Friday. Carole Danby steps us through Jesus’ brutal last day at Marian Valley. Web cast live...

Even though we have been struggling as a nation, Jesus is still the light that brings hope in times of darkness. When our Church doors are closed, let our hearts...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Sharp for Palm Sunday 2020. "How could we be unmoved when we see how Christ toiled in all his sufferings for us?"

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Panamthottam CMI for the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2020. "We are invited into a relationship with God, but the choice is ours, to accept or...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mauro Conte for the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2020. "Jesus teaches us that when we are faced with difficulties, doubts or challenges, rather than finding something...

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...

The Archdiocese farewelled its former shepherd in a bittersweet Solemn Funeral Mass on Tuesday March 16. The liturgy modelled well Archbishop Bathersby’s own code “not to lose sight of Christ”...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dan Redhead for the the Third Sunday of Lent 2020. "We might anguish over, or seek for something better than the hand, that God has dealt...

In the latest installment of Keeping the Faith, Donna speaks with the ABC breakfast radio host, Loretta Ryan. Loretta discusses her childhood, her Catholic faith and the role that media...

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

Today, on International Women's Day, we are celebrating the thousands of amazing women throughout our Archdiocese.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mark Franklin for the Second Sunday of Lent 2020. "Whenever we listen to Jesus in the silence of our being, his first words to us are...

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...

Soon we are about to begin a journey that ultimately ends up at Calvary. It is meant to be a testing time which stretches us spiritually, but one that is...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Damien Everitt for the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "The Holy Spirit which God bestows on each and every one of us is pure gift....

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Lucius Edomobi for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "If God is the Father of us all, how can we have real communion with him...

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 Anthony Mellor for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "Light and darkness are primordial symbols. They evoke feelings even before we start thinking about the...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Farrelly for the Presentation of the Lord 2020. "Continue to help all those who are part of your world, see clearly the God who loves...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Josekutty Vadakkel CMI for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2020. "We know Christ’s invitation to repentance is more than just a moral change. It is...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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?"

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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."