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- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesArchbishop Mark Coleridge's tenure as president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference will conclude next week, after the Holy See asked that bishops not serve in leadership roles in bishops conferences past 75. Archbishop Coleridge, elected president...
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesAustralia's Catholic bishops have called for a shakeup that focuses the country's politics on the common good of all, including - and especially - those who struggle to participate in the community. Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop...
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People of God invited to surround Council in prayer
12 April 2022Catholics across the country are being invited to participate in a new prayer pilgrimage as the Church journeys towards the second assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. The "Walking in the Spirit" pilgrimage has been prepared to encourage... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Art Aficionados
29 March 2022This Series features Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Australian Catholic University Professor Maeve Heaney and Director of Liturgy Brisbane's Rev Dr Tom Elich. The trio can be seen here analysing details of various art pieces and sharing their thoughts... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Pope Francis appoints new ambassador to Australia
18 January 2022Pope Francis has announced that American Archbishop Charles Balvo, a veteran of the Vatican's diplomatic service for more than 30 years, will serve as the next Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. Archbishop Balvo, currently the Vatican's ambassador to the... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Church leaders: Child safety is central to mission
16 December 2021The fourth report from the Catholic Church to the National Office for Child Safety outlines initiatives across dozens of Catholic entities as they continue to strengthen their efforts to keep all people safe in Church settings. The Australian Catholic... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Archdiocese of Brisbane launches first online parish
25 November 2021The Archdiocese of Brisbane has launched an online parish to engage the thousands of Catholics who practise their faith through a digital format. Archbishop Mark Coleridge said the innovation was sparked by the continued interest in online Masses even... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Catholic bishops endorse Uluru Statement from the Heart
22 November 2021Australia's Catholic bishops, on the recommendation of their key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisers, have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference made the decision as it gathered online for its... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Brisbane Mass closes Plenary Council's First Assembly
10 October 2021A Mass celebrated by Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president and Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge has closed the first general assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia this morning. The Mass comes a week after Archbishop Timothy Costelloe... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Plenary Council's First Assembly 'Inspiring, Challenging'
10 October 2021As he closed the formal proceedings of the first general assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia Saturday evening, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reflected on a week that had been "inspiring, challenging and sometimes unsettling". Archbishop...