Bishop Shane Mackinlay

Friday, June 20

Pope appoints new Archbishop of Brisbane

Pope Leo XIV has announced the appointment of Bishop Shane Mackinlay as the new Archbishop of Brisbane, following the retirement of Archbishop Mark Coleridge.

Historic Synod enlarges the tent

One of the most significant events in the life of the Catholic Church since Vatican II will kick off on October 4 when the opening Mass of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod is held in St Peter’s Square.

An emotional Bishop Mackinlay on the final day of the assembly.

Getting the real story out

As a member of the Plenary Council communications team, I was privileged to witness first-hand the proceedings of the final assembly in Sydney last month.

Walking together to final assembly

Discernment for the Catholic Church in Australia is scheduled to reach a critical point in July, with the celebration of the second of two assemblies for the Plenary Council to be held in Sydney.