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- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is a defining aspect of the Catholic faith. It's a belief that can be traced back to the earliest Christian groups and texts. And with the Church's Corpus Christi celebrations around the corner, it's...
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Fr Jim Smith dies aged 78, remembered for his spiritual care for people experiencing mental illness
24 May 2024RETIRED Brisbane priest Fr Jim Smith, 78, died suddenly yesterday. Fr Smith celebrated his golden jubilee of priesthood at St Anne's Church, Kalinga and at St Stephen's Cathedral last year. He served in the parishes of Grovely, Booval and Cannon Hill... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTODAY is the feast of Mary Help of Christians - the patroness of Australia. The establishment of the feast has an interesting history, and a unique place in the Catholic history of Australia. The feast focuses on Our Lady's help to those in...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderPOPE Francis has recognised a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the first millennial saint. The Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderNEWLY-released Church attendance figures from 2021, during a time of pandemic restrictions, show an expected decline across the board in Mass attendance but with some surprises. The numbers released today by the National Centre for Pastoral Research show...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHOUGH not found on the classical list of cardinal or theological virtues, humility lies “at the base of Christian life,” Pope Francis said. “Whereas pride and arrogance swell the human heart, making us appear to be more than we are,...
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Pope Francis rules out ordaining women deacons
22 May 2024POPE Francis has once again come out strongly against an ordained female diaconate, reiterating what for the Holy Father has been a consistently firm stance against women becoming clergy. The pope made the remarks this week in an interview with CBS... - Author: The Catholic LeaderA WEEK of celebrations - culminating on Pentecost Sunday celebrated by the Apostolic Nuncio - capped off a year of events in Brisbane archdiocese celebrating the 150th anniversary of St Stephen's Cathedral. Cathedral dean Fr Anthony Mellor said the week...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderBy Jo Hayes I'M a lady who likes her tea and scones. Actually, love, would be a more accurate qualifier. This extends to my Masters research thesis on the topic. Specifically, 20,000 words on The Etiquette of Afternoon Tea. A pretty table setting, delicate...
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What topics will be explored at Brisbane synod?
20 May 2024BRISBANE archdiocese is holding SYNOD24 in September and October of this year. A synod is a gathering of people - in this case a 150 Synod Members who represent the broad diversity of the Brisbane Archdiocese. One of the decrees from the Australian Plenary...