At St Therese and St Anthony Parish in Kedron (The Little Flower Church Kedron), parishioners are increasingly turning to Flocknote to stay informed about parish life, sacramental programs and community news. The shift comes as part of a wider rollout of a church communication platform across parishes in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
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Since its introduction in September 2024, many parishes in the archdiocese have been building their digital presence using this communication software. At Kedron, parish staff have reported high levels of uptake among parishioners, with a substantial increase in the number of people receiving digital updates compared with the number of printed newsletters previously produced.
Parish manager Sandra DiFrancesco has noted that thousands of people are now connected through the platform, compared with just a few hundred printed newsletters distributed each week. While paper continues to have a place for some, the digital approach has allowed the parish to reach a larger portion of its community.
In addition to regular parish news and notices, the platform has been used to support sacramental programs. For example, families enrolling for sacraments such as Confirmation can now receive relevant information digitally. Parish staff continue to offer assistance for anyone needing help with the digital system, ensuring it remains accessible to all who wish to use it.
Another practical benefit reported by parish staff is the ability to send last-minute notices. Changes to Mass times or other parish events can be communicated quickly to those signed up, helping parishioners stay informed even when plans shift.
The move towards digital communication has also helped reduce printing costs for the parish and offers a way for parish leaders to access information without reliance on physical records.
About Flocknote
The software at the centre of this transition is Flocknote, a communication platform designed specifically for churches. It provides a centralised way for parishes to share newsletters, notices, sacramental information and group updates. The platform emphasises ease of use and privacy, and does not depend on social media or online advertising.
Parishes using the system can send updates by email or text, giving parishioners flexibility in how they receive information. With many parishes across the Archdiocese of Brisbane adopting the platform, it has become an increasingly common way for local Catholic communities to stay connected.
Uptake of the technology has not been limited to younger parishioners. In other Brisbane parishes, some older members have also signed up after learning about the platform through printed parish newsletters.
While the transition has seen some initial questions and concerns from parishioners about online systems, parish staff have worked to provide clarity and support. As a result, participation continued to grow, with hundreds of parishioners now regularly receiving digital updates.
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For many in Kedron, the shift to digital communication sits alongside traditional parish life rather than replacing it. By offering another way to connect, St Therese and St Anthony Parish aims to keep parishioners informed and engaged in parish activities, regardless of how they choose to receive their information.
Published 18-December-2025