Archdiocese of Brisbane

What Archdiocese of Brisbane does

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is the principal Catholic diocese covering South East Queensland, Australia, serving more than 685,000 Catholics across approximately 235 Mass centres through a network of 40 offices employing over 23,000 people. Founded in the mid-nineteenth century, it operates under the canonical authority of the Archbishop and the broader Catholic Church hierarchy, with Archbishop Shane Mackinlay installed as the eighth Archbishop in September 2025. Its operating subsidiaries include Brisbane Catholic Education (146 schools educating over 76,000 students from Prep to Year 12), Centacare Brisbane (210 community-service sites supporting 70,000 people annually through family counselling, domestic-violence support, and mental-health programmes), The Catholic Leader newspaper (Australia's longest-running Catholic paper, in publication since 1882), and the Brisbane Archdiocesan Archives.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: voluntary Catholic contributions (tithes and offerings) from parishioners; recurring Catholic education fees administered by Brisbane Catholic Education; and government funding for Centacare social services. The Archdiocese distributes its services through physical parish and school locations as its primary channel, complemented by digital platforms including the official website (brisbanecatholic.org.au), Mass live streaming from the Cathedral of St Stephen, the weekly Good News newsletter, two-minute homily videos, social media accounts, and online prayer-request and safeguarding (STOPline) portals. Strategic positioning emphasises interfaith dialogue through partnerships with the Queensland Holocaust Museum, Queensland Faith Communities Council, and other ecumenical bodies, alongside social-justice initiatives such as the Laudato Si Action Plan (2024-2026) and the Reconciliation Action Plan (2023-2025).

Name

Archdiocese of Brisbane

Legal name

Archdiocese of Brisbane

Website

https://brisbanecatholic.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1842

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is the Catholic diocese serving 685,000+ people across South East Queensland via 235 Mass centres, 146 schools, and 210 Centacare social-service sites, funded through donations, school fees, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic pastoral services
• Catholic education
• Religious worship services
• Social welfare services
• Faith formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Catholic Contribution (Tithes and Offerings): Voluntary contributions from parishioners attending 235 Mass centres across South East Queensland, supporting the operational and charitable activities of the Archdiocese
2. Catholic Education Fees: Fees from 146 Catholic schools educating over 76,000 students, administered through Brisbane Catholic Education
3. Centacare Social Services: Government-funded community services through 210 Centacare sites supporting 70,000 people annually, including family counselling, domestic violence support, and community programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Archdiocese of Brisbane provides Catholic worship services across 235 Mass centres, sacramental preparation, and pastoral care to over 685,000 Catholics in South East Queensland. It operates 146 Catholic schools educating 76,000+ students through Brisbane Catholic Education, and delivers community and social services through 210 Centacare sites supporting 70,000 people annually with counselling, domestic violence support, and mental health programs. Supplementary offerings include The Catholic Leader newspaper (Australia's longest-running Catholic newspaper, since 1882), faith formation content, safeguarding programs, and inter-religious dialogue initiatives.

Product overview

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is a religious institution providing Catholic pastoral services across South East Queensland, not a technology product company. Its service portfolio includes religious worship (Mass live streaming, sacramental preparation), education (146 Catholic schools), community services (Centacare's 210 sites), media (The Catholic Leader newspaper), and various faith formation programs. Digital services include live streaming platforms for worship, online prayer request systems, newsletters, and safeguarding reporting tools. The organization operates as a network of 235 mass centres serving 685,000 Catholics through 40 offices employing 23,000 people.

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Brands

• The Catholic Leader: Multi-platform news service for Brisbane archdiocese providing Catholic news perspective, stories of people, and faith content
• Centacare Brisbane
• Brisbane Catholic Education

Products and services

• Mass Live Streaming Live broadcast of Mass services from the Cathedral of St Stephen and other archdiocesan parishes, enabling remote participation in Catholic worship for parishioners who cannot attend in person.
• Catholic Education Services Catholic education system operated by the archdiocese through Brisbane Catholic Education, encompassing 146 schools educating over 76,000 students from Prep to Year 12 across South East Queensland.
• Centacare Community Services Social services including family counselling, domestic violence support, mental health services, and community programs through 210 Centacare sites supporting 70,000 people annually.
• The Catholic Leader Multi-platform Catholic news service and Australia's longest-serving Catholic newspaper, published since 1882 under the masthead 'The Catholic Age', offering news, faith content, and perspective on Church developments.
• The Good News Newsletter Weekly email newsletter providing faith news, two-minute homilies, and important archdiocesan updates to subscribers across South East Queensland.
• Prayer Request Submission Online form allowing community members to submit prayer requests for inclusion in archdiocesan community prayer.
• Safeguarding Services Programs and reporting mechanisms to protect vulnerable individuals within the archdiocese, including the STOPline reporting service.
• Brisbane Archdiocesan Archives Records management service collecting, preserving, and providing access to archival materials documenting the archdiocese's history, including sacramental registers, photographs, and ecclesiastical records.
• Inter-religious Relations Program Council and programs promoting dialogue and collaboration with other religious traditions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, supported through Queensland Churches Together membership.
• Laudato Si Action Plan Environmental action plan (2024-2026) promoting care for creation in alignment with Pope Francis's encyclical, implemented across Archdiocese operations.
• Reconciliation Action Plan Strategic document (Innovate RAP 2023-2025) driving the archdiocese's contribution to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• School Savvy Pop-Up Shop Program providing affordable school supplies, uniforms, and essentials to families experiencing financial hardship, originally established by Centacare FNQ and supported by community partners in Maryborough.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Maryborough Neighbourhood CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Community partner in School Savvy Pop-Up Shop program providing school supplies and uniforms for families in need in Maryborough region.
• Second Life Women's Hub YooranaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Community partner providing support services for the School Savvy initiative supporting Maryborough families.
• Lifeline MaryboroughminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Community partner contributing to School Savvy Pop-Up Shop supporting families with school essentials.
• Bunnings Warehouse MaryboroughminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Community partner supporting School Savvy program with donations and volunteer support.
• The Barber ShopminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Local business partner providing vouchers for hairdressing services in School Savvy program.
• Queensland Holocaust Museum and Education CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2023Unique civic and cultural partnership allowing the Archdiocese to participate in the Queensland Holocaust Museum located at 168 Charlotte St Brisbane. Archbishop Coleridge welcomed this inter-religious partnership promoting remembrance and understanding between faiths.
• Queensland Churches TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical body through which the Archdiocese supports Queensland Forum for Jews, Christians and Muslims, promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
• Queensland Faith Communities CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of the Queensland Faith Communities Council, fostering multi-faith cooperation and understanding.
• Liturgy BrisbanecoreTechnology or IntegrationWorks with Liturgy Brisbane on publishing and educational activities related to liturgical life and worship resources.
• Queensland Forum for Jews, Christians and MuslimscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith dialogue forum supported through Queensland Churches Together membership, promoting understanding among Abrahamic faiths.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod: Another major Christian denomination operating across Queensland with parishes, schools (through associated schools), and social service agencies (BlueCare). Comparable in mission mix (worship + education + community services) and regional footprint.
• Anglican Diocese of Brisbane: Anglican counterpart in the same South East Queensland region, operating parishes, schools (Anglican Schools Commission), and social service arms. Strong regional peer for benchmarking congregation reach, school competition, and community engagement.
• Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba: Catholic diocese covering regional and rural Queensland, including areas adjacent to the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Regional peer in geography and ministry mix, with smaller scale but overlapping school and pastoral operations.

Others

• Australian Catholic Bishops Conference: National governance and policy body for the Catholic Church in Australia, of which the Archdiocese is a constituent member. Governance peer — provides strategic context on national Catholic priorities, policy advocacy, and inter-diocesan coordination.
• St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland: Catholic lay organisation operating parallel social services (homelessness support, welfare, emergency relief) in Queensland. Adjacent faith-based operator with overlapping community service mission — comparable for Centacare benchmarking.
• Brisbane Muslim Community Association: Local multi-faith counterpart within the Queensland Faith Communities Council alongside the Archdiocese. Part of the same interfaith civic partnership ecosystem; relevant for benchmarking multi-faith engagement rather than direct service competition.

Direct peers

• Catholic Diocese of Parramatta: Catholic diocese in Western Sydney operating parishes, schools, and CatholicCare social services. Direct peer in operating model and Australian Catholic governance, comparable in mission and structure to Brisbane.
• Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney: The largest Catholic archdiocese in Australia and a direct peer — operates parishes, schools, and social services in the Sydney region under the same canonical governance structure. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and operating model.
• Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: Another major Australian Catholic archdiocese operating parishes, schools, and CatholicCare social services. Direct peer in scale, structure, and range of ministries — useful benchmark for operational performance and engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Australia (Southern Territory): Major faith-based social services operator across Australia with extensive government-funded programs (homelessness, addiction, family services). Broad incumbent with overlapping Centacare service categories and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ecumenisminterfaith
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/archdiocese-of-brisbane

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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