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Sofia's pitch for pop-up art van

Catholic Education

ST John Fisher College, Bracken Ridge, student, Sofia Velkos, had more on her mind than holidays as she prepared for a big pitch for a small van to Brisbane City Lord Mayor Graham Quirk.

Dec 2018 '18

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Archbishop's 2018 Christmas Message

Archbishop Mark's Pastoral Messages

These days there's a lot of death around both locally and internationally. Locally we are dealing with issues of the beginning of life and the end of life and again the shadow of death falls across that kind of debate, as we...

Dec 2018 '18

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Following St Francis: Fr Francesco Mary Gavazzi 'just wanted to follow and live for God alone'

The Catholic Leader

In May 2018, Father Francesco Mary Gavazzi was ordained a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The ordination marked a 12-year journey for the Australian native that began...

Dec 2018 '18

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Tongan Caritas leader says 'effects of climate change are being felt on a daily basis'

The Catholic Leader

AFTER world leaders gathered in Poland for the United Nations' annual climate conference, a Catholic advocate in the Pacific has warned of the environmental damage being suffered on her island home. "The effects of climate...

Dec 2018 '18

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Schools' energy commitment: It's about just about power but 'caring for the environment'

The Catholic Leader

2018. IT was the year a fully electric vehicle had its first test run on Australian roads - here in Queensland. And it was the year Brisbane Catholic schools embarked on a pioneering clean-energy project that aims to...

Dec 2018 '18

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Most dioceses have now entered the National Redress Scheme

Archdiocesan Media Releases

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is pleased that about 90 per cent of all parishes, diocesan schools and ministries have now officially joined the National Redress Scheme. Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher has...

Dec 2018 '18

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Archbishop Philip Wilson's conviction for concealing child sexual abuse quashed

The Catholic Leader

A JUDGE has described how Australia's mainstream media can exert subtle pressure during court cases, as he quashed the conviction of Archbishop Philip Wilson for covering up child sexual abuse. The former Adelaide...

Dec 2018 '18

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Cooking up a fresh start - New bakery offering refugee chef a chance to start again

The Catholic Leader

By Mark Bowling A REFUGEE chef from war-torn Syria is working towards a fresh start in Australia by sharing his culinary skills and culture at a new bakery-cafe south of Brisbane. After fleeing Aleppo with his young Catholic...

Dec 2018 '18

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For Sr Elisabeth Keane pastoral ministry is all about 'the caring, compassionate face of Christ'

The Catholic Leader

SR Elisabeth Keane loved life as a teacher and mentor of young women, and then she discovered the joys of parish ministry, but now she's really at home in prison. Every week for the past 18 years, she's been visiting women...

Dec 2018 '18

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Christmas holiday contact information

Centacare Brisbane

For Centacare clients, there are some important changes to our normal operating hours this Christmas holiday period. Please contact your Service Delivery Manager or phone 1300 236 822 for further information (all days except...

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Upcoming Events

Dec 2018 '18

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3:00 pm

Mass in French Language

Archdiocese

Sunday December 16, 2018 - 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Sts Peter and Paul Church 25 Main Avenue Balmoral

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@Cath_Ed_BNE Tweet

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@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

An Australian member of the @CFR_Franciscans is excited to begin his priestly ministry in London. Fr Francesco Mary… https://t.co/7lpE21PP1V

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Catholic Collective Twitter

Calling all young single men out there - this post is just for you 😁 https://t.co/U3PjlirTUK

Dec 2018 '18

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@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

Pacific countries are among those most affected by climate change, even though they have contributed least to emiss… https://t.co/aNNZpOfJzY

Dec 2018 '18

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@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

RT @TSV_Diocese: Wonderful news for the Diocese https://t.co/H2jnNnrbs7

Dec 2018 '18

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Centacare Brisbane Facebook Post

Centacare Brisbane Facebook

Last night was opening night of The Lights of Christmas at St Stephen's Cathedral. This beautifully animated tale will now illuminate the Cathedral's historic walls every evening until Christmas Eve. The 12-minute show, by...

Dec 2018 '18

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@Cath_Ed_BNE Tweet

Catholic Education Twitter

Living Laudato Si' https://t.co/7gi9FiYiqq

Dec 2018 '18

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@Cath_Ed_BNE Tweet

Catholic Education Twitter

RT @katejonesqld: A beautiful night to officially launch The Lights of Christmas at St Stephen's Cathedral. Thank you to the Interfaith C…

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@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

2018 was the year @Cath_Ed_BNE schools embarked on a clean-energy project that aims to contribute to a planet-savin… https://t.co/1zRH3xhRn9

Dec 2018 '18

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@Cath_Ed_BNE Tweet

Catholic Education Twitter

To all our Year 12 students excitedly waiting on final results, remember, you are not only judged by tests or score… https://t.co/FsYkZUdg4R

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Upcoming liturgical dates

Today: St John of the Cross, priest, doctor

Colour: White

Tomorrow: Saturday of 2nd week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Sunday, 16 Dec 2018: Third Sunday of Advent

Colour: Violet - Holy day of obligation

Monday, 17 Dec 2018: Monday of 3rd week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Tuesday, 18 Dec 2018: Tuesday of 3rd week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Wednesday, 19 Dec 2018: Wednesday of 3rd week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Thursday, 20 Dec 2018: Thursday of 3rd week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Friday, 21 Dec 2018: Friday of 3rd week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Saturday, 22 Dec 2018: Saturday of 3rd week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Sunday, 23 Dec 2018: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Colour: Violet - Holy day of obligation

Monday, 24 Dec 2018: Monday of 4th week in Advent

Colour: Violet

Tuesday, 25 Dec 2018: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Colour: White - Holy day of obligation

Wednesday, 26 Dec 2018: St Stephen, the first martyr

Colour: Red

Thursday, 27 Dec 2018: St John, apostle, evangelist

Colour: White

Friday, 28 Dec 2018: The Holy Innocents, martyrs

Colour: Red

Saturday, 29 Dec 2018: 5th day in the Octave of the Nativity

Colour: White

Sunday, 30 Dec 2018: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Colour: White - Holy day of obligation

Monday, 31 Dec 2018: 7th day in the Octave of the Nativity

Colour: White

Tuesday, 1 Jan 2019: Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Colour: White

Wednesday, 2 Jan 2019: Sts Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen

Colour: White

Thursday, 3 Jan 2019: Weekday of Christmas Time

Colour: White

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