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An Advent Story - Episode 4: Responding Radically
21 December 2023As we make our final preparation to encounter the birth of Jesus, in this final episode of An Advent Story, Michele invites us to reflect on what a radical transformation looks like in the light of the birth of Jesus. It only takes one moment change everything... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
An Advent Story - Episode 3: Journeying Home
14 December 2023In the third episode of our series An Advent Story, and as the anticipation to celebrate the birth of our Lord builds up, this week's episode of "An Advent Story" looks at Julie's Christmas tradition of journeying home. The long, weary journey home that... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
An Advent Story - Episode 2: Loving wholeheartedly
7 December 2023In the second episode of our series An Advent Story, we learn about Jen's family's Christmas tradition of volunteering wholeheartedly with those living on the margins on Christmas Day. Serving Christmas lunch and lending a listening ear to those who needed... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
An Advent Story - Episode 1: Preparing Hearts
30 November 2023In the first episode of this series "An Advent Story", we look into Melina's family's Christmas tradition in Colombia and how they prepare themselves towards Christmas with prayers and songs. Episode 1 - Preparing Hearts - is available here: The post... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
An Advent Story
30 November 2023Advent season is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas. It is a time of spiritual renewal, a chance to direct our hearts and minds to receive the nativity of Christ, our Saviour. As prophet Isaiah proclaimed, "A voice cries out: 'In the... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop 2023
8 August 2023Mary MacKillop is Australia's first canonised Saint and the patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. She is an inspirational figure in Australian history and dedicated her life to compassion, education, and social justice. In 1866 Mary founded the... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
A farewell chat with Bishop Ken Howell
6 July 2023Bishop Ken Howell is due to be installed as the new Bishop of the Toowoomba Catholic Diocese on July 11. He has been in the Archdiocese of Brisbane for forty years and has become a familiar face to many of us. Before leaving as Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
Presbyteral Ordination of Minje, Gerard and Isaac
30 June 2023On 29 June 2023, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the Cathedral of St Stephen was filled with an overflowing sense joy as hundreds witnessed Archbishop Mark Coleridge ordaining a trio of priests. We welcome for the very first time, our newly ordained... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
Confraternity Carnival hits new level in 2023
29 June 2023Catholic school students from across Queensland are this week adding a new chapter to one of rugby league's most famous gatherings as the Confraternity Carnival is held in Brisbane. A total of 52 boys' teams and 12 girls' teams have gathered at St Laurence's... - Author: Archdiocesan HighlightsThe Feasts of St Peter and St Paul on June 29 will witness three young priests being ordained for the Archdiocese of Brisbane - Minje Kim, Gerard Lai and Isaac Falzon. This is a very special time for Minje, Gerard, Isaac, their families and the church...