Looking back across nearly eight years as Archbishop of Brisbane, His Grace provides a timely insight into his own journey as well as a ‘state of the union’ update on the Church in our archdiocese. Archbishop Mark also provided an insight into the social impact the Archdiocese has in our local communities: Archdiocese of Brisbane…

That’s the biggest question about American politics right now according to Professor Simon Jackman, the CEO of the United States Studies Centre in Sydney, who provided his insights into the American political landscape contrasted with Australia. “Imagine Australian politics without compulsory voting – politicians would be seen at school P&F meetings a lot more for…

Samantha Cohen joined the ACP in July to share her story of how a girl from Brisbane ended up in Buckingham Palace.

Greg Sheridan AO is a noted journalist for The Australian newspaper and one of the nation’s most influential national security commentators. At this luncheon, Greg asked existential questions that are important to both Christians and non-Christians alike, including: Is God dead? Why is Christianity vital for our personal and social well-being? Why does the world…

Li Cunxin shared his journey from poverty to a world-famous artist and contemporary Australian icon at the ACP luncheon on 20 September 2018. “Seize the opportunities life has to offer you. Have determination and courage to kick down the brick walls in front of you and to go on and achieve bigger success than you ever thought…

The Assembly of Catholic Professionals was honoured to share an impossible story of beauty and suffering with the man they call Cambodia’s Bishop of the Wheelchairs, His Excellency Bishop Enrique Figaredo Alvargonzalez, affectionately known as Bishop Kike. Bishop Enrique began his mission in the refugee camps of Cambodia in 1985, working with those who had…

It was an honour to welcome Noel Whittaker AM to the Assembly of Catholic Professionals event in March. Noel generously shared his personal life story including the lessons he has personally taken from his successes as well as his failures. Noel Whittaker is considered one of Australia’s leading finance experts. He has written 21 bestselling books, including…

The Assembly of Catholic Professionals welcomed guest speakers Bart Sinclair (commentator), Shane Scriven (former jockey), Brian Yorke (former jockey) and Father Dave O’Connor (local racing enthusiast). Moderated by Michael Crutcher, General Manager – Communications, Archdiocese of Brisbane. An expert Melbourne Cup panel Ahead of the 2017 Melbourne Cup, the Assembly of Catholic Professionals was delighted…

The Assembly of Catholic Professionals was delighted to welcome Prof Paul Carding as the guest speaker in August 2017. Prof Carding is an expert in the human voice and has more than 25 years of senior clinical experience in Speech Pathology. Drawing on his years of research and experience as a former voice consultant to…

Colin McDonald speaks at the Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon. Date: 25 May 2017 Speaker: Colin McDonald in conversation with Russell Thirgood. A special note: Colin’s experiences working in Indonesia and the plight of the Rush Family and Titus Ani has touched the hearts of many members, who have enquired about how they can help. …