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Brisbane Catholics make pilgrimage to family roots in overwhelmingly Christian nation of Kiribati

The Catholic Leader

THE small Micronesian nation of Kiribati in the central Pacific Ocean is home to 110,000 people. Of that number, 96 per cent are Christian and 56 per cent are Catholic. Azure blue waters and white sand encircles the islands...

May 2019 '19

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Catholics must learn to survive in post-Christian world, US author Rod Dreher says

The Catholic Leader

AMERICAN journalist and New York Times best-selling author Rod Dreher urged Brisbane Catholics to prepare for a future where Christian beliefs would become scarce. Mr Dreher was in Brisbane to promote his popular book The...

May 2019 '19

23^rd

Centacare volunteer Jennifer Scheers is still giving back and challenging young minds to learn

The Catholic Leader

JENNIFER Scheers' teaching skills run so deep that in spite of retirement and some health setbacks, she is still challenging young minds. Most Mondays will find her at the Catholic Early EdCare's St Augustine's Long Day Care...

May 2019 '19

23^rd

Joe lives his American dream

Centacare Brisbane

Joe has had a lifelong dream to go to America. His younger sister Carolyn can't quite pin point the origins of his 'obsession' but recalls his early and enduring love of Elvis, Johnny Cash and all things Disney. "Mum and Dad...

May 2019 '19

23^rd

Close to half a million Queenslanders living in poverty, St Vincent de Paul's report shows

The Catholic Leader

CLOSE to half a million Queenslanders are living in poverty, new statistics from the St Vincent de Paul Society reveal. On the cusp of its Winter Appeal launch, Vinnies' Queensland state president Dennis Innes said the...

May 2019 '19

22^nd

Sr Melissa Dwyer says as one matchstick can light the darkness, one voice can make the difference

The Catholic Leader

POPE Francis' recent document, written following the Synod on Youth, encourages young people throughout the world to use their gifts, to run the race placed before them, to never stop seeking to grow in holiness. Yet if we...

May 2019 '19

22^nd

Returned Morrison Government faces three million Aussies on struggle street, Vinnies says

The Catholic Leader

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition face the major challenge, after the federal election win, of helping three million Australians living in poverty, the St Vincent de Paul Society says. The Coalition will form...

May 2019 '19

21^st

Sister Lorraine Victorsen has been busy building interfaith bridges and it's fortified her own faith

The Catholic Leader

IT'S the Muslims' sacred month of Ramadan and it can be a busy time for Brisbane Catholic nun Sr Lorraine Victorsen. "Next week I've been invited to attend two Iftar dinners" she said. Iftar is the evening meal with which...

May 2019 '19

20^th

National Volunteer Week

Archdiocesan Highlights

Today marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week (May 20 - 26) and the theme this year is "Making a World of Difference." We have 98 parishes in the Archdiocese of Brisbane which accounts for approximately 8200...

May 2019 '19

20^th

The Parables Podcasts - Ep 1: Introduction to the Parables

Archbishop Mark's Homilies

Welcome to our new fortnightly series: The Parables Podcasts. Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In this first episode, he gives an overview of the parables, what they...

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Upcoming Events

May 2019 '19

24^th

7:00 pm

Connecting hands with East Timor

Archdiocese

Friday May 24, 2019 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mary Mother of Mercy Church 3 Sunlight Drive Burleigh Waters

May 2019 '19

25^th

8:45 am

Centacare CFRS Pre-Marriage Education Group Programme

Archdiocese

Saturday May 25, 2019 - 8:45 am - 4:30 pm Centacare CFRS Fortitude Valley 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

May 2019 '19

26^th

9:00 am

Parish Reflection Day

Archdiocese

Sunday May 26, 2019 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre 267 Wellington Street Ormiston

May 2019 '19

28^th

9:30 am

Centacare CFRS and Family Relationship Centre "Keeping Kids in Mind"

Archdiocese

Tuesday May 28, 2019 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Westfield Chermside Suite C9, Level 1, 90 Kittyhawk Drive Chermside

May 2019 '19

28^th

6:00 pm

Theology in the City - Faith formation series

Archdiocese

Tuesday May 28, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre 277 Elizabeth Street Brisbane

Jun 2019 '19

2^nd

8:30 am

AUSLAN Supported Mass for the Deaf

Archdiocese

Sunday June 2, 2019 - 8:30 am - 9:45 am St Michael's Church 250 Banks Street Dorrington

Jun 2019 '19

4^th

5:15 pm

FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Education Programme for Individual Couples

Archdiocese

Tuesday June 4, 2019 - 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm Centacare CFRS Fortitude Valley 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Jun 2019 '19

6^th

5:15 pm

FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Education Programme for Individual Couples

Archdiocese

Thursday June 6, 2019 - 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm Centacare CFRS Fortitude Valley 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Jun 2019 '19

9^th

10:30 am

A Pentecost Retreat - Holy Spirit Crusade

Archdiocese

Sunday June 9, 2019 - 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

Jun 2019 '19

15^th

8:45 am

Centacare CFRS Pre-Marriage Education Group Programme

Archdiocese

Saturday June 15, 2019 - 8:45 am - 4:30 pm Centacare CFRS Fortitude Valley 58 Morgan Street Fortitude Valley

Jun 2019 '19

23^rd

2:00 pm

Corpus Christi Procession

Archdiocese

Sunday June 23, 2019 - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cathedral of St Stephen 249 Elizabeth Street Brisbane

Jun 2019 '19

25^th

6:00 pm

Theology in the City - Faith formation series

Archdiocese

Tuesday June 25, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre 277 Elizabeth Street Brisbane

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May 2019 '19

23^rd

Catholic Early Ed Care Facebook Post

Catholic Early Ed Care Facebook

Happy Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week! This year's theme is 'Making a World of Difference'. As a part of Centacare Brisbane we're blessed to have many volunteers who make a world of difference, including...

May 2019 '19

22^nd

@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

Canossian Sister Melissa Dwyer says despite the power of the great “Alleluia” it’s easy to fall back into the routi… https://t.co/bRl6Uvvsag

May 2019 '19

22^nd

Archdiocesan Facebook Post

Archdiocesan Facebook

"Good inter-religious dialogue, according to the scholars, strengthens each person's faith, in his or her own tradition." ????????? It's the Muslims' sacred month of Ramadan and it can be a busy time for Brisbane Catholic...

May 2019 '19

22^nd

@BneArchdiocese Tweet

Archdiocesan Twitter

“Good inter-religious dialogue, according to the scholars, strengthens each person’s faith, in his or her own tradi… https://t.co/uAlevh8eNM

May 2019 '19

22^nd

@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition face the major challenge, after the federal election win, of helpin… https://t.co/1DDMsjZO40

May 2019 '19

22^nd

Archbishop Mark Facebook Post

Archbishop Mark Facebook

Join me as I introduce our new Parables of Jesus podcast series. ????????? You can listen to these podcasts by subscribing to our channel "Archdiocese of Brisbane" on your preferred podcast app, or simply via the Brisbane...

May 2019 '19

22^nd

@TheCatholicLead Tweet

The Catholic Leader Twitter

Sister Lorraine Victorsen grew up in an inter-faith family and today sits as the Catholic representative on the For… https://t.co/dI4jhm4aBR

May 2019 '19

22^nd

Centacare Brisbane Facebook Post

Centacare Brisbane Facebook

Happy Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week! This year's theme is 'Making a World of Difference'. We're blessed to have over 600 volunteers who make a world of difference at Centacare, including Jennifer who visits...

May 2019 '19

22^nd

Archdiocesan Facebook Post

Archdiocesan Facebook

Why are the parables of Jesus so important, and why do they still resonate today? Archbishop Mark Coleridge begins a seven-part podcast series on the parables of Jesus. Our first instalment is an introduction to these...

May 2019 '19

22^nd

@BneArchdiocese Tweet

Archdiocesan Twitter

Why are the #parables of Jesus so important, and why do they still resonate today? @ArchbishopMark begins a seven-p… https://t.co/LuQzuZBWAr

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Upcoming liturgical dates

Today: Thursday of 5th week of Easter

Colour: White

Tomorrow: Our Lady Help of Christians

Colour: White

Saturday, 25 May 2019: Saturday of 5th week of Easter

Colour: White

Sunday, 26 May 2019: Sixth Sunday of Easter

Colour: White - Holy day of obligation

Monday, 27 May 2019: Monday of 6th week of Easter

Colour: White

Tuesday, 28 May 2019: Tuesday of 6th week of Easter

Colour: White

Wednesday, 29 May 2019: Wednesday of 6th week of Easter

Colour: White

Thursday, 30 May 2019: Thursday of 6th week of Easter

Colour: White

Friday, 31 May 2019: Friday of 6th week of Easter

Colour: White

Saturday, 1 Jun 2019: St Justin, martyr

Colour: Red

Sunday, 2 Jun 2019: The Ascension of the Lord

Colour: White - Holy day of obligation

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