Latest 'The Catholic Leader' news articles.
- Author: The Catholic LeaderLOCKDOWN has forced Iona College to rethink a much-anticipated presentation by Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Instead of a face-to-face event for more than 2000 ticket holders at the college's new Provence Centre tomorrow night (August 7), Ms Tame...
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Renowned artist produces World Meeting of Families image
4 August 2021THE Vatican has released the official image for the upcoming World Meeting of Families, produced by renowned Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik and dedicated to the Wedding at Cana. The striking image is reminiscent of the mosaic works and painted panels... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Filmmaker seeks backing to shoot a modern-day parable
4 August 2021A YOUNG Brisbane Catholic filmmaker hopes to raise funds needed to make a modern day adaptation of the parable of the Sower found in the gospels. Daniel Urbina, a graduate of the Griffith Film School in 2017, has written the script, selected the main... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Homeless Aussies in the spotlight
3 August 2021WHEN a state premier declares a pandemic lockdown and mandates people to stay at home, what does that mean for our homeless? As we mark National Homeless Week 2021 (August 1-7) there are 116,000 Australians classified as homeless, and that is just the... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Prime Minister is being urged to support action on human rights violations in West Papua when he meets with Pacific Islands Forum leaders this week. Brisbane's Catholic Justice and Peace Commission has called on Scott Morrison to ensure that he and...
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Day 3 lockdown warning for SE Queenslanders to stay home
3 August 2021THERE'S a fresh warning to stay home as Queensland recorded 16 new, locally-acquired COVID-19 cases today and the south-east enters its third day of lockdown. "When you get up and start your day, if you're thinking, 'will I or won't I go out, can I or... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHREE Brisbane-based religious women and men will bring the voice and experience of their vocation to the Plenary Council's first session in October. Canossian Sister Melissa Dwyer, Dominican provincial Fr Anthony Walsh and Mercy Congregation leader Sr...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderSOUTH EAST Queensland's current COVID-19 lockdown has been extended until 4pm next Sunday to combat further spread of the highly-contagious Delta variant. "This outbreak, unfortunately, is escalating," Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young told a media...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderWITH Zoom fatigue setting in and today's announcement Ignite Sydney will be cancelled, young people are being encouraged to register for Australia's most recognised youth conference in Brisbane from September 22-25. Themed "Unleash", Ignite Youth will...
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Vatican astronomer ready to join the race into space
2 August 2021WITH private companies planning to expand their offerings in orbital and suborbital space tourism and more and more civilians already shooting into space, a Jesuit astronomer said if he were ever offered the possibility, he would go. "I know enough to...