Archbishop Anthony Fisher Archives

Australian archbishop praises decision to raise limit on numbers at Mass

May 29, 2020

Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney has praised the government of the Australian state of New South Wales for putting churches on equal terms with pubs and restaurants, and allowing religious services involving up to 50 people beginning June 1.

By Crux Staff

Sydney archbishop uses parents’ response to death to show Easter meaning

Apr 14, 2020

The recent response of two parents to the deaths of three of their children and a niece illustrated what Easter is about, said Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher.

By Peter Rosengren

Amazon synod concerns also relate to Australia, archbishop says

Feb 3, 2020

Despite the fact that an estimated 5 percent of the Australian population is of aboriginal descent, in the two centuries the Catholic Church has been present on the continent, there have been few indigenous vocations to the priesthood. According to Sydney’s archbishop, this presents some similarities with the realities of the Amazon region.

By Inés San Martín

Sydney archbishop: Synodal process doesn’t mean ‘everything is up for grabs’

Feb 1, 2020

Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney spoke to Crux about the CDF, synods, and the ongoing bush fires in Australia.

By Inés San Martín

Committee to recommend Australian bishops give laity certain controls

Jan 16, 2020

A six-person committee charged with reviewing church governance and management is expected to present Australia’s bishops with a plan to overhaul the management of the Church in the country.

By Michael Sainsbury

As Australia burns, Catholic Church on the front lines of mourning and relief

Jan 9, 2020

As casualties and damages in Australia mount as the country continues to burn, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney has said Catholic Church is among the front-runners in relief efforts.

By Elise Harris