- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThe Australian Catholic Bishops welcome a new document from the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith published today, 25 October 2016, regarding burying the deceased and conserving ashes...
- Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane
Social Justice Sunday 2016: "A place at the table - Social Justice in an ageing society"
23 Sep 2016The Catholic Church in Australia celebrates Social Justice Sunday on 25 September. This year, the Australian Bishops' Social Justice Statement is titled: ‘A Place at the Table: Social justice in... - Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneHis Holiness Pope Francis has appointed as Auxiliary Bishops of Sydney, the Reverend Monsignor Anthony Randazzo of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, and the Reverend Father Richard James Umbers of the...
- Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane
Australian Catholic Bishops' Statement ahead of the Federal Election - "A Vote for the Voiceless"
15 May 2016Australians are again going to the polls. We do so thankful that the electoral process will be free of the violence found elsewhere. Our political system may have its problems... - Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane
Archdiocese of Brisbane introduces paid leave to support victims of domestic and family violence
12 May 2016The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane will introduce paid leave for domestic and family violence victims as part of a concerted community push to eradicate the scourge. Archbishop Mark Coleridge said... - Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThe Vatican has released Pope Francis' document Amoris Laetitia, "The Joy of Love: On Love in the Family". Archbishop Mark Coleridge was one of two Australian-based bishops to attend the...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneAustralian Bishops and Religious Leaders are morally obliged to do everything they can to ensure police are aware of incidents of child sex abuse. Francis Sullivan, CEO of the Truth...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneIn 2016 thousands of schools, parishes and communities across Brisbane will participate in Project Compassion, one of Australia's largest humanitarian fundraising and awareness campaigns. This year marks 50 years of...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneContinuing an ancient tradition in the Church, dioceses across Australia are preparing to open Doors of Mercy for the Jubilee of Mercy that will commence on the feast of the...
- Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane
Catholic Church releases guidelines for responding to civil claims for child sexual abuse
24 Nov 2015Archbishop Mark Coleridge has backed new guidelines which provide a more simple pathway for victims of sexual abuse to seek redress from the Catholic Church. The Archbishop said the guidelines,...
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