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The Slippery Slope of Euthanasia
6 July 2021Whenever and wherever the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide has been debated over the past few decades, two things are a given. The first is its supporter's objections to the use of the terms "euthanasia" and "assisted suicide," preferring instead... - Author: Archdiocesan HighlightsEuthanasia activists are pushing to remove safeguards included in Victoria's euthanasia laws, claiming that doctors are being put off getting involved in the process because of the legalistic and bureaucratic processes imposed by the legislation. What...
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Weak links in rural and remote palliative care and replicated in draft Euthanasia legislation
24 June 2021Public hearings into the draft assisted suicide and euthanasia (VAD) legislation have laid bare some of the potential weak spots caused by the scheme's operation in a highly decentralised state. Senior public servants were quizzed on the mechanics of... - Author: Archdiocesan HighlightsOn the Feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, Archbishop Mark Coleridge will ordain three new priests at the Cathedral of St Stephen. The candidates for the priesthood are Francis Fernandes, Jack Ho and William Iuliano. These three men have been Transitional...
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No to Euthanasia - There is another option
10 June 2021Catholic Health Australia (CHA) members have ramped up their call for funding palliative care as a better option than legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide (so called "Voluntary Assisted Dying"). CHA is the peak body that represents dozens of Catholic... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
Reconciliation Action Week highlights
3 June 2021National Reconciliation Week is a time for all of us learn more about our First Nations people and focus on ways in which we can all work collectively together towards reconciliation. Celebrations at the Cathedral of St Stephen The start of National Reconciliation... - Author: Archdiocesan HighlightsWhile the use of the word 'holistic' has become a cliche in connection with almost any service, it's true meaning is apt to palliative care. Even the roots of the word 'palliative' indicate an 'embrace', coming from the Latin 'pallium' - 'a cloak' - which...
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Tips for parents on screen-time and social media
13 May 2021By Michael Knight Peer Power, Brisbane There is one prominent sportsperson I have read about who has never had a problem with social media. Throughout his 15-year career in the public spotlight, social media never bothered him. But he had a special tactic... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
ANZAC Day across the Archdiocese 2021
27 April 2021Parishes across the Archdiocese shared their ANZAC Day Mass celebrations, which fell on the fourth Sunday of Easter and Good Shepherd Sunday. Parishes gave thanks for the dedication and selflessness of so many who have given their lives to the service... - Author: Archdiocesan Highlights
Look to Jesus - April 11 - An Essential Grace
10 April 2021April 11 edition of the Look to Jesus podcast - An Essential Grace. Look to Jesus is the 2021 Lenten resource published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to inspire Catholics to grow deeper in their faith during the Lenten season. It contains 52...