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Debt wiped for Youth Off the Streets, but there's no guarantee of funding beyond 2019

The Catholic Leader

YOUTH Off The Streets founder and chief executive officer Salesian Father Chris Riley had his controversial $630,000 government debt wiped clean during a meeting with Education Minister Dan Tehan yesterday. The debt - which...

Oct 2018 '18

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A Brisbane doctor asks the important question: What is the truth in the abortion debate ?

The Catholic Leader

By Dr Terrence Kent THE Parliament of Queensland has just debated and passed the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018 without amendment. Certainly, the first casualty of this whole process has been the truth. In my opinion...

Oct 2018 '18

23^rd

Li Cunxin, Mao's Last Dancer

Catholic Foundation

Li Cunxin shared his journey from poverty to a world-famous artist and contemporary Australian icon at the ACP luncheon on 20 September 2018. "Seize the opportunities life has to offer you. Have determination and courage to...

Oct 2018 '18

23^rd

Leanne counts her blessings: 'I've really been very fortunate. God must love me - he must'

The Catholic Leader

LEANNE Menyweather has had to set her neighbours straight - they had the wrong idea about her life. "Bruce (her husband) and I bought a unit on the waterfront ten years ago, and my neighbours, most of them are retired, and...

Oct 2018 '18

22^nd

TOM team crowned international champs

Catholic Education

A TEAM of ecstatic students at St Oliver Plunkett School, Cannon Hill, have been crowned International Champions at this year's Tournament of Minds (TOM) competition in Darwin.

Oct 2018 '18

22^nd

Australia says sorry to victims of abuse - 'I believe you, we believe you, your country believes you'

The Catholic Leader

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a sobering apology to the victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. The leaders of Catholic Religious Australia and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have welcomed Mr...

Oct 2018 '18

22^nd

Catholic Church stands with Prime Minister, renews apology

Archdiocesan Media Releases

The leaders of Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) have welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison's apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse and recommitted...

Oct 2018 '18

22^nd

'Catholics take their faith for granted and don't know how to defend it', speaker Tim Staples says

The Catholic Leader

MANY years ago, Tim Staples took great pride in leading Christians away from the Catholic Church. Mr Staples, who was raised a Southern Baptist in the United States, saw the Catholic faith as an evil, non-Christian cult that...

Oct 2018 '18

20^th

Mary MacKillop Chapel

Archdiocesan Highlights

This Sunday, we will unveil a new shrine that will be dedicated in The Cathedral of St Stephen.

Oct 2018 '18

19^th

Brisbane priest witnesses the Church and people of Iraq rebuilding after ISIS devastated their country

The Catholic Leader

BRISBANE priest Fr Gerry Hefferan has visited some of the towns devastated by ISIS in the Nineveh Plains of northern Iraq and been struck by the "incredible resilience" of families rebuilding their lives there. "I remember...

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Upcoming Events

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

6:45 pm

Catholic Charismatic Renewal - Southside Healing Mass

Archdiocese

Wednesday October 24, 2018 - 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm St Bernard's Church 4 Klumpp Rd Upper Mt Gravatt

Oct 2018 '18

27^th

7:00 am

"Two Hours of Quiet" - Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality

Archdiocese

Saturday October 27, 2018 - 7:00 am - 9:00 am Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive Bardon

Oct 2018 '18

27^th

8:45 am

Centacare FRS Pre-Marriage Education Group Programme

Archdiocese

Saturday October 27, 2018 - 8:45 am - 4:30 pm Centacare FRS 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Nov 2018 '18

1^st

5:15 pm

FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Education Programme for Individual Couples

Archdiocese

Thursday November 1, 2018 - Thursday November 15, 2018 - 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm Centacare FRS 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Nov 2018 '18

2^nd

5:40 pm

School of the Word - Weekly Prayer Meeting and Bible Reading

Archdiocese

Friday November 2, 2018 - 5:40 pm - 7:15 pm Cathedral of St Stephen 249 Elizabeth Street Brisbane

Nov 2018 '18

3^rd

8:45 am

Quiet Saturday - "Called to be fully alive" - Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality

Archdiocese

Saturday November 3, 2018 - 8:45 am - 3:45 pm Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive Bardon

Nov 2018 '18

13^th

5:15 pm

FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Education Programme for Individual Couples

Archdiocese

Tuesday November 13, 2018 - Tuesday November 27, 2018 - 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm Centacare FRS 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Nov 2018 '18

13^th

7:00 pm

Catholic Charismatic Renewal - Our Lady of Fatima Devotion

Archdiocese

Tuesday November 13, 2018 - 7:00 pm St Paul's Church 3 St Paul's Drive Woodridge

Nov 2018 '18

17^th

8:45 am

Centacare FRS Pre-Marriage Education Group Programme

Archdiocese

Saturday November 17, 2018 - 8:45 am - 4:30 pm Centacare FRS 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Nov 2018 '18

18^th

8:30 am

AUSLAN Supported Mass for the Deaf

Archdiocese

Sunday November 18, 2018 - 8:30 am - 9:45 am St Michael's Church 250 Banks Street Dorrington

Nov 2018 '18

22^nd

5:15 pm

FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Education Programme for Individual Couples

Archdiocese

Thursday November 22, 2018 - 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm Centacare FRS 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Nov 2018 '18

24^th

7:00 am

"Two Hours of Quiet" - Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality

Archdiocese

Saturday November 24, 2018 - 7:00 am - 9:00 am Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive Bardon

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Latest social media alerts

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

Fr Chris Riley from @YOTSAustralia said the cuts were made in the “stealth of the night”. “Our kids have no voice,… https://t.co/uKG989whM7

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

Archdiocesan Facebook Post

Archdiocesan Facebook

As we draw toward the end of this Year of Youth, we've put together a number of quotes to remind us of the years true spirit.

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

The truth went on holiday in the debate over abortion in Queensland. A Brisbane doctor shares his views on how poli… https://t.co/xkPWSL3fpM

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

Archdiocesan Facebook Post

Archdiocesan Facebook

Good morning to you all. Prayer is an every day process, and anyone can find God at any stage of their life. For Mark Wahlberg, God and prayer found him the moment prision doors closed on him at just 16 years old. Watch...

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

@BneArchdiocese Tweet

Archdiocesan Twitter

Good morning to you all. Prayer is an every day process, and anyone can find God at any stage of their life. For… https://t.co/S88G3nZmDV

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

@Cath_Ed_BNE Tweet

Catholic Education Twitter

This Sunday, The Cathedral of St Stephen will dedicate a new shrine. "In this space we will entrust all victims and… https://t.co/VpSBMyKp6m

Oct 2018 '18

24^th

@Cath_Ed_BNE Tweet

Catholic Education Twitter

RT @TheQCT: This Thursday, on the eve of World Teachers' Day, the Story Bridge will be lit in green, purple and aqua for Queensland teacher…

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Oct 2018 '18

24^th

Centacare Brisbane Facebook Post

Centacare Brisbane Facebook

We held a special Carers Queensland Carers Week dinner at Jamboree Heights to celebrate the amazing contribution carers make to our community. A great night was had by all and we especially appreciated the South West Singers...

Oct 2018 '18

23^rd

@cathcollective Tweet

Catholic Collective Twitter

psyched to have you guys join us, Jason Rosario and Grace-Rita! https://t.co/2Pz0K5Cyam

Oct 2018 '18

23^rd

Centacare Brisbane Facebook Post

Centacare Brisbane Facebook

What a great day our clients and volunteers had watching the whales frolic in Moreton Bay with Brisbane Whale Watching. The weather was perfect ?, our clients loved the lunch (especially the ?) and the ? put on a great show.

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Upcoming liturgical dates

Today: Wednesday of 29th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Tomorrow: Thursday of 29th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Friday, 26 Oct 2018: Friday of 29th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Saturday, 27 Oct 2018: Saturday of 29th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Sunday, 28 Oct 2018: Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Colour: Green - Holy day of obligation

Monday, 29 Oct 2018: Monday of 30th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Tuesday, 30 Oct 2018: Tuesday of 30th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018: Wednesday of 30th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Thursday, 1 Nov 2018: All Saints

Colour: White

Friday, 2 Nov 2018: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Colour: Violet

Saturday, 3 Nov 2018: Saturday of 30th week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Sunday, 4 Nov 2018: Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time

Colour: Green - Holy day of obligation

Monday, 5 Nov 2018: Monday of 31st week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Tuesday, 6 Nov 2018: Tuesday of 31st week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Wednesday, 7 Nov 2018: Wednesday of 31st week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Thursday, 8 Nov 2018: Thursday of 31st week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

Friday, 9 Nov 2018: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Colour: White

Saturday, 10 Nov 2018: St Leo the Great, pope, doctor

Colour: White

Sunday, 11 Nov 2018: Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Colour: Green - Holy day of obligation

Monday, 12 Nov 2018: St Josaphat, bishop, martyr

Colour: Red

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018: Tuesday of 32nd week in Ordinary Time

Colour: Green

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