Ministry Team
Fr Olaf in front of St Michael’s Church altar and crucifix
Fr Olaf
As well as being parish priest at Michael’s, Fr Olaf assists in several diocesan roles. Fr Olaf is Archdeacon of Brisbane (covering a number of parishes in the northeastern part of Brisbane). Additionally, Fr Olaf is part-time Chaplain for St Francis’ Theological College, and assists as a lecturer for the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Supervision (Pastoral).
You can contact Fr Olaf: newfarm@anglicanchurchsq.org.au or 3358 1555.
Deacon Tim (left), with Grace Singaraju and Fr Olaf, in the St Michael’s front foyer area following a Sunday morning Eucharist
Deacon Tim
Deacon Tim has been Honorary Deacon at St Michael’s since 2009, assisting with preaching, music ministry and community connection activities. He is also employed full-time by the Anglican Church Southern Queensland as Ministry Development Officer.
You can contact Deacon Tim: tim.booth@anglicanchurchsq.org.au or 0460 030 575.
The Reverend Andrew Cooper (right), with Fr Olaf, when he was welcomed into the St Michael’s ministry team mid-2023
The Rev’d Andrew Cooper
Previously Priest in Charge of the Parish of Bulimba, in 2023 Andrew joined St Michael’s ministry team with a Permission To Officiate (PTO) license from the diocese. Around the same time, Andrew commenced in a role with the Queensland Cancer Council.