The Syro-Malabar Catholic community in Northgate, Brisbane, is flourishing while the English-speaking congregation at the same church faces the cancellation of its Sunday Mass. St Alphonsa Church on Nudgee Road, known to older locals as St John’s, has seen its Syro-Malabar Catholic congregation grow. The growth has been due primarily to an influx of Indian Read more
Archbishop Mark Coleridge is looking to lead the way on climate action, declaring in a very clear message to the Brisbane diocese that talking about climate is simply not enough. “We have to listen to the cries of the earth and the cries of the poor. The vision has to become action” he said. Coleridge Read more
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has launched what may be the world’s first online parish enabling thousands of Catholics to practise their faith in the digital world. Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge said the innovation was sparked by the continued interest in online Masses. This is despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions allowing parishioners to attend churches Read more