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Podcast Series on Great Characters of the Bible: Ep 5 - Peter

Jan 5, 2023

Archbishop Mark continues to explore the Great Characters of the Bible. In this episode we turn to the mysterious figure, Peter, who is always listed first in the early church. Episode 5 - Peter - is available here: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts...

Provide care for retired, unwell and elderly priestsn

Jan 3, 2023

People sometimes ask me if life as a priest is lonely. And I guess the answer is, it can be. We don't often have time to be lonely - between... The post Provide care for retired, unwell and elderly priestsn appeared first on Catholic Foundation .

New deacons from Holy Spirit Seminary

Jan 3, 2023

Our Church is changing. In some really big ways, but also in the small, not-so-obvious ways that go almost unnoticed, until one day you look back and think "when did... The post New deacons from Holy Spirit Seminary appeared first on Catholic Foundation .

A safe place to learn and grow

Jan 3, 2023

What is the first feeling the word 'mum' creates in you? In multi-cultural Australia, the actual word may differ in hundreds of ways and socially, her place in the household... The post A safe place to learn and grow appeared first on Catholic Foundation .

Will you give women like Marian a safe space to remove the mask?

Jan 3, 2023

Marian works in an open-plan office. She is a mid-level manager with a Queensland Government agency. Her colleagues believe she 'has life all worked out and will keep climbing the... The post Will you give women like Marian a safe space to remove the...

Church in Australia mourns death of Pope Benedict XVI

Dec 31, 2022

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says Pope Benedict XVI will long be remembered fondly in Australia as the Pontiff who led young people from around the globe in prayer at World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008. Pope Benedict, born Joseph Ratzinger, led the...

Homily for Christmas 2022

Dec 25, 2022

The Cathedral of St Stephen Thirty years ago the poet and song-writer, Leonard Cohen, released a song called Anthem that became one of his best known. It contained a line which also became one of his best known: "Ring the bells that still can ring. /...

Podcast Series on Great Characters of the Bible: Ep 4 - Jeremiah

Dec 20, 2022

The series on Great Characters of the Bible continues. Archbishop Mark describes Jeremiah as an influential figure for gospel writers and perhaps the best-known of all the prophets. Episode 4 - Jeremiah - is available here: Subscribe to our podcast on...

Archbishop Mark's Christmas Message 2022

Dec 19, 2022

The post Archbishop Mark's Christmas Message 2022 appeared first on Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Podcast Series on Great Characters of the Bible: Ep 3 - David

Dec 13, 2022

King David is one of the most extraordinary figures in the biblical story, making his presence felt in both Testaments. Archbishop Mark Coleridge discusses a figure whose influence extends across generations. Episode 3 - David - is available here: Subscribe...

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