On the Feast of St Anthony, the Cathedral of St Stephen overflowed with joy as hundreds gathered to witness the ordination of two extraordinary men, Sean and Sang, to the Catholic priesthood. Surrounded by loved ones, the Church rejoiced as these men dedicated themselves to serving God and His people in a unique and sacred way. Archbishop Mark Coleridge expressed hope that, by following St Anthony’s example of Christ-like love and service, Fr Sean Woods and Fr Sang will be great gifts to the Church and the world, bringing glory to God. Let us congratulate our new priests and keep them in our prayers as they begin their ministry, sent forth by the Lord to shepherd His Church with faith, humility, and love.

The Cathedral of St Stephen Schola returns with Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s “Super Flumina Babylonis,” a sublime setting of Psalm 137 that echoes the sorrow and longing of God’s people in exile, yearning for Jerusalem. This sacred motet invites us to enter into prayerful reflection on our own longing for God and our true home with Him. Listen and pray with this beautiful rendition, allowing your heart to be lifted in faith and hope.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Gerard Lai for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity 2025, Year C. "May God lead us not only to know the truth, but to live it deep in our hearts. The truth that God is a relationship of love."

June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day—a time to reflect on the dignity and worth of every person, especially our elders. Like family violence, elder abuse is a grave injustice, rooted in the misuse of power and control. Sadly, older people may experience abuse in their own homes or relationships. Many suffer in silence, unable or unwilling to share their concerns. As Catholics, we are called to stand with the vulnerable. We invite you to join us in prayer with James for the elderly, that they may be protected from harm, neglect, and exploitation. May God grant them the justice, compassion, and dignity they so deeply deserve.

Franciscan Friar Fr Casey Cole, founder of  @BreakingInTheHabit , recently spoke at Reclaim in Brisbane during his visit to Australia. In this talk and Q&A, Fr Casey shares thoughtful reflections on living the Beatitudes and what it truly means to be blessed today, rooted in our Catholic faith.

As Deacons Sean and Sang prepare to be ordained to the priesthood on June 13, they share in this video the heartfelt journeys that have brought them to this sacred moment. Through stories of childhood faith, family support, and the challenges and joys of seminary life, they reflect on how God has gently guided them—sometimes in unexpected ways—toward a life of service. As you listen to their journeys of discernment, we invite you to pray that the Holy Spirit will fill them with courage, compassion, and zeal as they look to begin their lifelong ministry. May Deacons Sean and Sang’s witness inspire each of us to be open to God’s call in our own lives, and to trust that—even when the path is uncertain—God’s grace is always at work, drawing us closer to Him and to one another.

Please join Sean Woods and Sang Duc Bui at their Ordination to the Priesthood on Friday 13 June at 7pm at the Cathedral of St Stephen or tune in online here: https://www.youtube.com/@ArchdioceseofBrisbane

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Neil Muir for Pentecost Sunday 2025, Year C. "We pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love."

God speaks to us in many ways, and on this Pentecost, we remember Christ’s promise that the Holy Spirit will teach us all things. As the Church celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, let us give thanks for this precious gift and open our hearts to God’s loving presence. Together, as we listen to Emmanuel Worship’s song “Holy Spirit Come,” let us prayerfully invite the Spirit into our lives and lift our voices in praise and gratitude to our loving God.

We continue to unite our prayers with the intentions of the Holy Father entrusted to us this year. This month, we are blessed to be joined by Eric as we offer our prayers especially for Pope Leo XIV, asking that he may shepherd the Church with a heart full of compassion. We entrust this intention to the loving intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Augustine, his spiritual guide, confident that they will present our prayers before the throne of God.

Two-Minute Homily by Bishop Tim Norton SVD (Bishop of Broome) for the The Ascension of the Lord 2025, Year C. "When we receive the love of a brother or sister, it is the presence of Jesus. When we share that same love with a brother or sister, we help to make Jesus present."