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Bishops endorse Uluru Statement from the Heart
22 November 2021AUSTRALIA'S Catholic bishops have followed the recommendation of their key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisers by endorsing the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference made the decision as it met online for... - Author: The Catholic LeaderPOPE Francis has told young people that, with Jesus, people can find the courage to swim against the current, to be free and authentic, and to stand up for their dreams and ideals of truth, love, justice and peace. "Be the critical conscience of society...
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Brisbane pair ready for ordination as deacons
18 November 2021LOUIE Jimenez will have his family watching by live stream from the Philippines when he and fellow Brisbane seminarian Sean Woods are ordained as deacons on Friday. The ordination Mass will take place at the Holy Spirit Seminary chapel, in Nundah. "I... - Author: The Catholic Leader
At Vatican trial, lawyers accuse prosecution of withholding evidence
18 November 2021LAWYERS representing six defendants, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, on charges of financial crimes accused Vatican prosecutors of omitting evidence and testimony they said are crucial in preparing their defence. During the trial's fourth session on... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Consultations start in lead up to Synod of Bishops
18 November 2021MEMBERS of Brisbane's religious communities have met as part of the consultation leading towards the world Synod of Bishops in 2023, answering key questions that could trigger sweeping Church changes. Brisbane's Vicar for Religious, Ursuline Sister Mel... - Author: The Catholic LeaderABOUT 600 leaders from Catholic communities across Australia have signed letters urging the Australian Government to step up protecting people from Afghanistan, as the country's humanitarian and human rights crisis worsens. The letters call on the Australian...
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The betrothal of Mary and Joseph
17 November 2021Question Time with Fr John Flader Question: The Bible speaks of Our Lady and St Joseph being "betrothed" when Jesus was conceived. How did people prepare for marriage then, and was betrothal the same as our engagement? MARRIAGE customs in the Jewish tradition... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Parishes take a 'proactive' approach to safeguarding
17 November 2021In the last four years, former police inspector Mark Eustance has witnessed a shift in the way Brisbane Catholics think about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Just as the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse... - Author: The Catholic Leader
December deadline for priests and church workers to vaccinate
16 November 2021ALL Archdiocese of Brisbane employees, priests and deacons are required to comply with public health orders and have received two COVID-19 vaccinations by December 15. Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge has sent a letter to all priests and deacons to... - Author: The Catholic LeaderPope Francis has paid tribute to journalists, calling their work a mission to explain what is going on in the world and "make it less obscure". The Pontiff was honouring two reporters who have covered the Vatican for more than 40 years - Philip Pullella...