Post by Archdiocese of Brisbane

This May marks 25 years since Australia’s first National Count of Mass Attendance. Across the Archdiocese of Brisbane, parishes will once again take part in this important initiative—at a time when many communities are experiencing renewed vitality. Many communities are experiencing a quiet resurgence, with more people attending Mass, more baptisms and increasing interest in RCIA. The 2026 count offers a valuable snapshot of this momentum and the evolving ways people are connecting with parish life. For a deeper look at what’s happening across our local Church, read more in The Catholic Leader: https://bit.ly/3RbeyQt