[1] Brodie first served as curate at St Benedict's Church, Newton, Auckland and then at the village of Puhoi.

[5] Brodie was notable for his keen interest and support of Catholic education, especially of St Bede's College, Christchurch.

Brodie also supported Nazareth House and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd at Mt Magdala, especially their orphanage of St Joseph.

[1] Brodie introduced the Carmelite nuns to Christchurch[3] and he advanced the Holy Name Society, the Legion of Mary and the Catholic Women's League.

[5] As Bishop, Brodie always "showed himself in the front rank in any movement connected with the well-being of the community in general".

[1] Brodie, cooperating with the Anglican Archbishop West-Watson, mediated to promote the settlement of the Tramway Strike of 1932.

[7] Brodie's requiem mass was celebrated by Bishop Liston and his Panagyric was preached by Archbishop O'Shea.