Archbishop Julian Porteous
Archbishop Julian Porteous, DD, B. Theol. was born on June 5, 1949, in Sydney, and baptised in Rose Bay Parish. The eldest of five children, with two brothers and two sisters, Archbishop Julian has family links to Tasmania. His forebears arrived in Tasmania from England in 1853. His great grandfather and great grandmother were both born in Hobart, within one kilometre of St Mary’s Cathedral. His grandfather was named Manful Charles Hobart Granger.
Archbishop Porteous was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Sydney in 1974. He served in parishes in Sydney with a special focus on evangelisation. He was the organiser of Jesus Christ at Manly Oval, developed the Pastoral Training School to train young people in ministry, and was Rector of the Seminary of the Good Shepherd. In 2003, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney and in 2013, Archbishop of Hobart. Recently retired, he is now Archbishop Emeritus of Hobart.
Julian was an initial signatory to the Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity and the Reaching Australia 2033 statement, both of which he helped shape.
Articles by Archbishop Julian Porteous:
3 October 2026
3.7 MINS
The Church is called to be counter-cultural not to be merely contrarian, but because we love God and people. In this world, that will mean going against culture that is contrary to God.
6 February 2026
4.3 MINS
Jesus Christ came in the simplicity and humility of birth in a stable in Bethlehem. Our Christian efforts to promote life are to be marked by a similar simplicity and humility.
20 October 2025
2.7 MINS
The apostles were called upon to be obedient to the Great Commission, but building this 'house' was impossible without the power of the Holy Spirit.
19 September 2025
2.4 MINS
The assassination of Charlie Kirk while speaking with students at Utah Valley University was a great tragedy, firstly for his wife and two young children, and secondly for the cause of free speech in a democratic country.
29 May 2025
2.6 MINS
An important role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life is to enlighten the mind and guide it to the truth.
27 October 2024
4.8 MINS
The Lord Jesus Christ was a true servant leader. By following His example, we offer a witness to the world of the true nature of leadership.
15 May 2024
3.1 MINS
Jesus promised the Spirit of truth to provide an ongoing means by which we believers can receive enlightenment and be guided to the fullness of truth.
9 May 2023
3 MINS
Intention To seek forgiveness from Jesus and come into complete alignment with Him. Scripture “For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven.” – John 20:23 Reflection In His first appearance to the Twelve following His resurrection, the risen Lord greets His confused disciples with [...]
22 October 2021
3.5 MINS
Intention That God raise up men after the example of Joseph Scripture “And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to send her away quietly” (Mt 1:19) Reflection In St Matthew’s Gospel, St Joseph is described as [...]
