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The Cathedral of St Stephen seeks to be a focal point in the city of Brisbane to witness the love of Christ and the Gospel.

It seeks to build welcoming and friendly environments for people to grow in their relationship with God and each other.

15/06/2026

✨ A Pilgrimage of Steps, Stories & Sacred Moments ✨

“The good news: the pilgrimage is complete. The better news: the stories continue.”

Over the past few weeks, many of you have followed along as Fr Anthony walked the Via Francigena - a pilgrimage journey filled with history, faith, friendship, challenge, and countless moments of reflection.

Across this incredible journey, Fr Anthony travelled:

🥾 563.57 kilometres
👣 910,820 steps
⛰️ 1,116 flights of stairs

…which is a wonderful reminder that pilgrimages are measured not only in distance, but in the moments, encounters, and stories gathered along the way.

From ancient pathways and beautiful places, to unexpected conversations (including meeting fellow Cathedral parishioner Marianne Hansen along the route!), Fr Anthony has captured the journey through reflections, photos, videos, and some wonderful interview-style conversations with his travelling companions.

If you haven’t yet explored his travel blog, now is the perfect time to catch up - you may find yourself inspired, entertained, and perhaps even feeling like you’ve walked a few kilometres alongside him (without the blisters!). 😊

📖 Read Fr Anthony’s reflections and experience the journey here:
https://www.cathedralofststephen.org.au/franthonysjourney.html

🎥 Watch the journey unfold through his videos and stories - a beautiful collection of faith, travel, and the human moments found along the way.

14/06/2026

🎶✨ A Night of French Organ Masterpieces at St Stephen’s Cathedral ✨🎶

Step into the beauty and grandeur of **St Stephen’s Cathedral** for an unforgettable evening of music as world-renowned organist **Johann Vexo** presents a stunning programme of French organ masterpieces on **Sunday, 5 July**.

A celebrated figure in the world of organ music, Johann Vexo is the **Titulaire of the magnificent Cavaillé-Coll organ at the Cathedral of Nancy** and a long-time organist at **Notre-Dame de Paris** - bringing with him a wealth of artistry, tradition, and musical brilliance.

Hear the Cathedral come alive as the powerful voice of the organ fills the sacred space with colour, emotion, and beauty. This is more than a concert - it is an experience of music that lifts the spirit, inspires the heart, and stays with you long after the final note.

✨ All are warmly welcome to join us for this special evening.

🎟 Tickets:
$35 - General Admission
$30 - Concession
$80 - Family Pass (4 members)

Book now:
https://www.trybooking.com/DMLYW

Bring a friend, invite your family, and experience the magic of the organ in one of Brisbane’s most beautiful settings.

05/06/2026

We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday 5th July in the Cathedral of St Stephen for this very special event! Tickets available through www.trybooking.com/DMLYW

04/06/2026

**Next Steps 2026: Via Francigena & Beyond - A Pilgrimage Completed**

After 20 days, hundreds of kilometres, countless footsteps, changing landscapes, ancient villages, unexpected encounters, and stories layered through centuries - the Via Francigena journey has come to an end.

Beginning in Tuscany and finishing in Rome, this pilgrimage followed the ancient road once travelled by Archbishop Sigeric in the 10th century as he journeyed to receive his Pallium from Pope John XV.

Along the way came rain and sunshine, medieval hilltop towns, forgotten churches, sacred art, local traditions, ancient stories of faith, resilience, suffering, hope - and the simple hospitality found along the road.

But beyond the history and geography, this pilgrimage became a reflection on something much deeper: the meaning of journey itself.

As Fr Anthony reflects, walking asks us to slow down, to notice, to encounter the world differently - to understand that destinations are not simply endings, but moments along a much greater path.

A special highlight was an unexpected meeting with Cathedral parishioner Marianne Hansen, also walking the Via Francigena - a reminder that pilgrimages have always been about connection, community and shared stories.

The final steps led into Rome, along the ancient roads of the Appian Way, finishing at St Peter’s Basilica where Fr Anthony received his pilgrim Testimonium.

Thank you for following this extraordinary journey. The reflections, stories and videos from the Via Francigena will remain available as a reminder that every road we walk has something to teach us.

“The path is more important than the next stop.”
- Fr Anthony Mellor

CLICK HERE: https://www.cathedralofststephen.org.au/franthonysjourney.html

03/06/2026

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚧 BRISBANE MARATHON FESTIVAL 2026 🚧🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

📅 Sunday 7 June 2026
⏰ Events commence from 6:00am
📍 Brisbane CBD & surrounding inner-city suburbs

Please be advised that significant road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place across the Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Kangaroo Point, and surrounding areas from as early as 3:00am through until approximately 1:30pm. 🚦🚫

⚠️ Access to:
⛪ Holy Spirit Church, New Farm
⛪ St Patrick’s Church, Fortitude Valley
⛪ St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane City

may be affected throughout Sunday morning due to marathon operations and traffic management.

🚗 Parishioners attending Mass or travelling into the city are strongly encouraged to:
🕐 Allow extra travel time
🚌 Consider using public transport
🅿️ Check parking and road closure information ahead of time
🗺️ Plan your journey before departing

🚧 Key Brisbane CBD Road closures include sections of:
• Alice Street
• George Street
• Edward Street
• Margaret Street
• Mary Street
• Market Street
• Adelaide Street

🙏 Thank you for your patience and understanding as Brisbane hosts this wonderful community event supporting many local charities ❤️

Please refer to the attached flyer for further information.

02/06/2026

**The road continues...**

For those who have been following Fr Anthony's journey along the ancient Via Francigena, several new reflections, videos and stories have recently been added to the travel blog.

The latest chapters trace his path through Radicofani, Acquapendente, Bolsena, Viterbo and beyond, following in the footsteps of Archbishop Sigeric more than a thousand years after his historic journey between Canterbury and Rome. Along the way are encounters with medieval towns, sacred art, centuries-old pilgrimage traditions, and the enduring landscapes that have guided travellers for generations.

Among the more unexpected moments was a chance meeting near Campagnano di Roma with Cathedral parishioner **Marianne Hansen** - a reminder that pilgrimage is often as much about people as places.

Fr Anthony has also begun sharing a series of short video conversations and reflections with some of his fellow travellers and companions on the road, offering a personal glimpse into the joys, challenges and friendships that emerge through pilgrimage.

What continues to emerge from these reflections is that pilgrimage is not simply movement across a map. It is an invitation to see more carefully, to listen more attentively, and to discover how history, faith and human experience remain deeply intertwined.

As the journey draws closer to Rome, the reflections become less about the destination and more about what the road itself has revealed.

We invite you to explore the newest videos and entries on Fr Anthony's Travel Blog and continue walking this remarkable journey with him.

👣 *The road is the teacher; every step, a story.*

CLICK HERE: https://www.cathedralofststephen.org.au/franthonysjourney.html

28/05/2026

Not every wedding setting becomes part of the story.
These do.

Weddings @ The Cathedral of St Stephen, BNE City
Weddings @ The Chapel of St Stephen, BNE City
Weddings @ Holy Spirit Church, New Farm

A collection of iconic spaces for deeply meaningful celebrations.

Very limited 2026 availability remaining.
2027 dates booking exceptionally quickly.

To enquire, call (07) 3324 3030
Booking criteria applies.

Photography by Ben Sowry.

26/05/2026

**A pilgrimage where every step through ancient landscapes becomes a quiet encounter with time, memory, and meaning.**

**Next Steps 2026: Via Francigena and Beyond**

This is not simply a walk along the ancient Via Francigena, but a living journey through history, landscape, and memory. From the eternal city of Rome into hilltop towns, medieval villages, and quiet valleys, each step reveals layers of story - of saints and travellers, of art and endurance, of faith expressed in both silence and struggle.

Along the way, the path becomes more than geography. It becomes reflection: on time, on place, on change, and on what it means to keep walking when the destination is never quite as fixed as it first appears.

Rooted in centuries of pilgrimage yet shaped by present-day experience, this is a journey of attention - where the sacred is found not only in cathedrals and relics, but in rain-soaked tracks, roadside chapels, and fleeting moments of grace.

**A modern pilgrimage through an ancient world - where every step tells a story, and every story becomes a way forward.**

Check out Fr Anthony's latest content here: https://www.cathedralofststephen.org.au/franthonysjourney.html

24/05/2026

🌿 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION MASS 🌿

You are warmly invited to join us for the National Reconciliation Mass as we come together in prayer, reflection, and unity.

This special celebration honours the ongoing journey of reconciliation in Australia and provides an opportunity to listen, learn, and walk together in mutual respect and understanding.

📅 Friday 29 May 2026
🕙 10:00am
📍 Cathedral of St Stephen (249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City)
☕ Light refreshments to follow in the Hanly Room

We are also honoured to welcome guest speaker Mayrah Dreise, Yuwalaraay, Gamilaraaay woman and Senior Manager for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education at Brisbane Catholic Education.

All are welcome as we gather in hope, respect, and solidarity. 💛

21/05/2026

🇮🇹🥾 From the ancient streets of Rome to the rolling hills of Tuscany, Fr Anthony’s latest reflections from the Via Francigena pilgrimage are rich with history, faith, humour, art, and the beauty of slow travel.

Through medieval towns, muddy pathways, hidden chapels, vineyards, and moments of unexpected hospitality, these reflections offer far more than a travel diary - they are thoughtful insights into culture, spirituality, memory, and the human journey itself ✨

If you enjoy:
🏛️ History
⛪ Sacred art & spirituality
🌿 Travel reflections
🍷 Tuscany & Italian culture
📖 Beautiful storytelling

…then take some time to explore Fr Anthony’s travel blog and walk the Via Francigena alongside him.

You may just find yourself inspired to slow down and see the world a little differently ❤️

CLICK HERE: https://www.cathedralofststephen.org.au/franthonysjourney.html

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Brisbane, QLD
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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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