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Statement from Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
7 April 2020The High Court of Australia has today announced that it has quashed Cardinal George Pell's convictions on historical sexual abuse charges. The Court has ordered that he be released from prison. Today's outcome will be welcomed by many, including those... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Homily of Pope Francis
31 March 2020The Blessing Urbi et Orbi St Peter's Square Friday 27 March 2020 "When evening had come" (Mark 4:35). The Gospel passage we have just heard begins like this. For weeks now it has been evening. Thick darkness has gathered over our squares, our streets... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Archdiocese of Brisbane - COVID-19 - Update 3
23 March 2020TO THE PASTORS AND PEOPLE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE Last night the Federal Government suspended all non-essential gatherings for an initial 4 weeks to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and to give the community time to understand fully... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Archdiocese of Brisbane - COVID-19 - Update 2
19 March 2020TO THE PASTORS AND PEOPLE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE These are anxious times as we enter new and uncharted territory. The spread of the coronavirus is alarming for a generation that has known nothing like it, and it shows how fragile we are. How long... - Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesFollowing a decision by State and Federal governments to ban events with more than 500 people, public attendance will be limited at the Funeral Mass for the retired Archbishop of Brisbane, John Bathersby on Monday 16 March. The Archdiocese of Brisbane...
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesThe retired Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, John Bathersby, has died following a recent stroke. Emeritus Archbishop Bathersby, 83, led the Archdiocese from December 3, 1991 until his retirement on November 14, 2011. He is one of only five Catholic...
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Archdiocese of Brisbane - COVID-19 - Update 1
5 March 2020Parishes within the Archdiocese of Brisbane will introduce some additional precautions, proportionate with the risks outlined by public health authorities. These extra measures are designed to give parishioners peace of mind, so they can participate in... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Querida Amazonia offers guidance and challenge for Australia
13 February 2020Archbishop Mark Coleridge says Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia (Beloved Amazonia) is not just for a distant and alien part of the world, but has much to offer the Catholic Church in Australia. "The Amazon is remote from us but the... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Audit report for the Archdiocese of Brisbane released
17 December 2019Safeguarding audits of the Archdiocese of Brisbane and the Diocese of Darwin have revealed a high level of compliance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) according to two audit reports published by Catholic Professional Standards... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Parishes around the state observe "Dying Peacefully - No Euthanasia" Sunday on November 17
15 November 2019Brisbane Archdiocesan parishes and others across Queensland are observing "Dying Peacefully - No Euthanasia" Sunday today, helping to break down the misunderstandings of the Catholic faith's approach to euthanasia. A range of resource materials outlining...