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- Author: The Catholic LeaderPRESIDENT of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, has challenged leaders from the Catholic health and aged care services to use the example of the Plenary Council as a "Christ-centred" way to operate in the future...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Federal Government has announced the closure of eight "poorly performing" national disability employment service providers, following reviews after the disability royal commission. Catholic Social Services Australia chair Francis Sullivan said the...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderALMOST 2000 St Laurence College students walked in solidarity around Brisbane city to raise money for St Vincent's Foundation Queensland on August 19. The school's annual walkathon tackled a 14km route, which included a pit stop at St Vincent Private...
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Asian church is at the crossroads says Cardinal Bo
23 August 2022THE Catholic Church in Asia stands at the crossroads of history amid poverty, climate change, political conflicts, disagreements and economic collapse, a leading Asian church leader said. Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar, president of the Federation of... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Bishop James Foley sets down his crozier and retires on 30th anniversary of ordination
22 August 2022LATE tonight the Vatican announced Pope Francis had accepted Cairns Bishop James Foley's resignation, coinciding with his 30 years of episcopal ordination. He celebrated his final Mass on Sunday attended by more than 600 people at St Monica's Cathedral... - Author: The Catholic LeaderSAINT Stephen's Cathedral guides and welcomers are getting ready for high numbers of foot traffic as Brisbane Open House returns this weekend for the first time since the pandemic. Cathedral guides and welcomers chair Dr Barbara Reynolds-Hutchinson said...
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The key to a healthy marriage? Drop the judgement
22 August 2022By Francine and Byron Pirola Like most couples, over thirty plus years of marriage, we've had quite a few misunderstandings. Sadly, many of these escalated to painful arguments where hurtful things were said, and our unity was damaged. The reason? We... - Author: The Catholic LeaderCATHOLIC nuns from a missionary order in the Philippines have denounced a criminal charge accusing them of financing terrorism and violating the country's anti-terrorism law. The news agency Ucanews.com reported the nuns from the Rural Missionaries of...
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Pope Francis calls for aid as famine crisis engulfs Somalia
19 August 2022Pope Francis has asked for "international solidarity" to help the people of Somalia who are at risk of famine due to severe drought. "The populations of this region, who already live in very precarious conditions, now find themselves in mortal danger... - Author: The Catholic LeaderAmerican charity, Catholic Extension has funded 30 scholarships for the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The scholarships would allow students to attend the Sacred Heart local Catholic school. "The tuition assistance...