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May the Risen One bring peace to the world, Bishop Ken Howell writes
By Bishop Ken Howell As we celebrate Easter this or any year, the realities of Good Friday are never far from us. We know that we hold within us both...
Read MoreVillanova College to open Pope Leo XIV precinct in 2026
VILLANOVA College at Coorparoo is opening the doors to its new Pope Leo XIV Precinct in October. The precinct is under construction and is the largest capital investment in the...
Read MoreBrisbane faith communities to pray for Pacific neighbours battling climate change and leadership in energy transition
FAITH leaders will gather in Brisbane this month to pray for people experiencing the negative effects of climate change as well as decision-makers gathering in Colombia for the first conference...
Read MoreAll Catholics share in Church's mission, not just clergy, pope says
By Josephine Peterson LAYPEOPLE are not passive members but active participants in the Church’s mission, called to live and spread the Gospel in everyday life, Pope Leo XIV said in...
Read MoreMaroochydore parish sees growth centred on mission and Eucharist
By Georgia Whiteley FR Isaac Falzon is welcoming a record cohort into the Church at Easter and says he is always struck by the power of the Eucharist in their...
Read MoreEaster Sunday
Two-Minute Homily by Archbishop Shane Mackinlay for Easter Sunday 2026, Year A. The post Easter Sunday appeared first on Archdiocese of Brisbane .
Read MorePope Leo XIV names Bishop Danny Meagher as shepherd of Rockhampton diocese
POPE Leo XIV has appointed Sydney auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher to be the 11th Bishop of Rockhampton. Bishop Meagher succeeds Bishop Michael McCarthy, who is retiring after 12 years of...
Read MorePalm Sunday attack in Nigeria's Jos Archdiocese leaves 11 dead, curfew imposed
AT least 11 people are dead and several others injured following a deadly attack by suspected gunmen in Gari Ya Waye community Angwan Rukuba, served by Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of...
Read MoreACU chancellor Martin Daubney receives papal award for service to the Church
BRISBANE Archbishop Shane Mackinlay conferred an award from Pope Leo XIV on Australian Catholic University chancellor Martin Daubney at a Mass at St Stephen's Chapel last night. Emeritus Archbishop Mark...
Read MorePope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to President Trump and world leaders to end Iran war
By EWTN News POPE Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for peace in a world wounded by conflict and violence. In remarks to journalists on March 31 outside the papal...
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