Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP
Catholic Archbishop of Sydney since 2014, Archbishop Anthony Fisher serves in many and varied roles. He has published extensively in bioethics, moral theology, history, law and spirituality. His most recent books include: “Catholic Bioethics for a New Millennium” (Cambridge University Press, 2012); “The Healing Peace of Christ: Reflections on Illness and Recovery, Death and New Life” (St Paul’s, 2017); “War and Terror, Peace and Hope” (St Paul’s, 2018); and “My Dear Young Friend: Letters on Youth, Faith and Future” (St Paul’s, 2018). He has a popular weekly column in “The Catholic Weekly” and engages through Facebook and Twitter.
Articles by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP:
14 January 2025
4.2 MINS
It is this sustaining hope, envisioning glory to come, that allows us to continue amidst the sin and cruelty that darken our age and sometimes our own relationships closer to home. It empowers us to bear fruit as peacemakers, life givers, lovers of the poor, sick and suffering.
22 October 2024
2.9 MINS
We cannot pretend marriage and family are always easy to live out. But God does not ask us to do it alone.
20 May 2024
3.7 MINS
The NSW Equality Bill proposes to remove the few existing protections for religious institutions from anti-discrimination lawfare, including schools, healthcare, aged care, welfare and pastoral services, while offering no protections at all for individuals of faith.
28 March 2024
2.8 MINS
Our political leaders must reject the report not only because of the damage it would do to faith-based schools, but also because of the signal it sends about people of faith and their activities not being welcome in our community.
25 October 2021
2.7 MINS
Intention Christian marriages should model the love portrayed in Scripture Scripture “Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not [...]
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26 October 2020
3 MINS
Intention Despite our sinful treatment of each other, God values each of us immensely and teaches us reverence for all human life. Scripture “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments [...]
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26 May 2020
2.8 MINS
Intention This pandemic has gone viral, and now it’s time for Christian hope to go viral too. Scripture “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits [...]
28 October 2019
2.3 MINS
by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. Intention In our darkest hour, faith can come back to life. Scriptures The poor and the needy ask for water, and there is none, their tongue is parched with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer them, [...]
4 May 2019
3.6 MINS
by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Catholic Archbishop of Sydney Intention The responsibility to vote is an opportunity to promote the common good of all. Scripture “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you [...]
