Metropolitan see Brisbane, Australia
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbanen(sis)
Latin Church
The Archdiocese of Brisbane covers southeast Queensland and serves as metropolitan see for the suffragan dioceses of Cairns, Rockhampton, Toowoomba and Townsville. Founded as a diocese in 1859 and elevated to an archdiocese in 1887, it is led by Archbishop Shane Mackinlay, installed on 11 September 2025.
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- Established
- 1859
- Catholics
- 663,000
- Priests
- 245
- Territory
- 65,000 km²
Parishes and churches
97 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- Our Lady of the Rosary, CaloundraShelly BeachMass times recorded
- Our Lady of the Rosary, KenmoreKenmoreView parish
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Darra JindaleeDarraMass times recorded
- Our Lady of the Southern Cross, SpringfieldSpringfield LakesMass times recorded
- Our Lady of the Valley, Gatton LaidleyLaidleyMass times recorded
- Our Lady of the Way, PetriePetrieMass times recorded
- Our Lady of Victories, Bowen HillsBowen HillsMass times recorded
- Our Lady, Help of Christians, NanangoNanangoMass times recorded
- Our Lady, Queen of Apostles, StaffordStaffordView parish
- Protection of the Mother of God, WoolloongabbaWoolloongabbaView parish
- Regents Park ParishRegents ParkMass times recorded
- Regina Caeli, Coorparoo HeightsCamp HillMass times recorded
- Sacred Heart, BoovalBoovalMass times recorded
- Sacred Heart, ChildersChildersMass times recorded
- Sandgate Brighton ParishBrightonMass times recorded
- Southport Catholic ParishAshmoreMass times recorded
- St Agatha's, ClayfieldHendraMass times recorded
- St Anthony & St Luke's, Alexandra Hills CapalabaAlexandra HillsMass times recorded
- St Augustine's, Coolangatta TugunTugunMass times recorded
- St Benedict's & St Joseph's, Kangaroo Point East BrisbaneBulimbaMass times recorded
- St Benedict's, North LakesNorth LakesMass times recorded
- St Brigid's, NerangNerangMass times recorded
- St Clement's, South BrisbaneSouth BrisbaneView parish
- St Edward the Confessor, Daisy HillDaisy HillMass times recorded
- St Eugene de Mazenod, BurpengaryBurpengaryView parish
- St Flannan's, ZillmereZillmereMass times recorded
- St Francis Xavier, GoodnaGoodnaView parish
- St Ignatius', ToowongToowongMass times recorded
- St James', CoorparooCoorparooMass times recorded
- St John the Baptist, EnoggeraEnoggeraMass times recorded
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Archbishop
- Shane Mackinlay
Explore the ministry of the bishop.
The cathedral
Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane stands in Brisbane, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.
History
Covering south east Queensland and centred on Brisbane, this Latin Church metropolitan archdiocese heads the Ecclesiastical Province of Brisbane. The region was at first administered by the Archdiocese of Sydney; the Diocese of Brisbane was erected in 1859 and raised to an archdiocese in 1887.
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What Is All Souls’ Day? Meaning and Catholic Traditions
The Diocese of Brisbane explains that All Souls’ Day is part of a triduum where the Church focuses on death, heaven, and praying for the dead.
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Archbishop Shane Mackinlay reflects on Mater Hospital
Archbishop Shane Mackinlay shared a weekly reflection on the Mater Hospital to mark 100 years since the opening of its chapel and convent.
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Weekly Reflection on Reconciliation Action Plan
Archbishop Shane Mackinlay shared a weekly reflection on the launch of the third Reconciliation Action Plan for the Diocese of Brisbane.
- Archbishop Shane Mackinlay reflects on first anniversary as Archbishop of Brisbane.
- Pray with the Pope: September 2026
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