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Guardians of the faith
7 September 2021FOR June McLeish, of Burleigh Heads parish, it was a small advertisement in the New Idea magazine on classes for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) that triggered a deep and meaningful faith journey. June was not baptised as Catholic, so it... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Student flash mob 2200-strong marched and sang to church steps to open Eucharistic Congress
7 September 2021By Jim Fair A FLASH mob of 2200 students from six schools waving a Eucharistic flag and singing as one descended on the steps of the largest church in Hungary to open the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Esztergom on September 5. The flash mob... - Author: The Catholic LeaderAustralia "has a problem" with the way it treats women, Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded as he opened a virtual two-day summit on women's safety yesterday. "Right now, too many Australian women do not feel safe and too often, they are not safe and...
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Priest on the 9/11 frontline recalls chaos at ground zero
7 September 2021PRIEST Kevin M. Smith, a veteran fire chaplain, trauma counsellor and loyal friend to scores of active and retired firefighters in the New York metropolitan area, receives more phone calls in early September than any other time of the year. Most of the... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Parishioners celebrate 60 years of faith at St Joachim's church
6 September 2021SAINT Joachim's church celebrated 60 years with 140 Holland Park churchgoers - past and present - filling the pews for a Mass celebrated by Brisbane Auxiliary Bishop Ken Howell on August 27. Holland Park Mount Gravatt parish priest Missionary Congregation... - Author: The Catholic LeaderMISSION is at the heart of the Church, Xavier School of Mission leader Sr Maeve Heaney said. She said formation for mission was essential because "if we're not outward looking, all we do is get into arguments and discussions which take on a totally different...
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Pressure builds on Australia to boost refugee intake as Pope calls for welcome and protection of fleeing Afghans
6 September 2021POPE Francis has issued a global call for countries to welcome and protect vulnerable Afghans fleeing their homeland. "In these troubled times that see Afghans seeking refuge," he said during the Angelus, "I pray for the most vulnerable among them. I... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE mortal remains of the first three Korean Catholic martyrs have been recovered more than two centuries after their deaths, announced the Diocese of Jeonju. Ucanews.com reported that following historical research and DNA tests, it has been confirmed...
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Pope Francis speaks in rare, wide-ranging interview on latest Motu Proprio, China, German bishops, Vatican corruption
3 September 2021By Larissa Lopez, translated by Virginia Forester IN his interview with Spanish journalist Carlos Herrera on the COPE Radio Network, Pope Francis talked about the recent promulgation of the Motu Proprio "Traditionis Custodes," which limits the celebration... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Q&A - Does God create new angels and will our Guardian Angels be united with us in Heaven?
2 September 2021By Fr John Flader Question - My daughter recently asked whether her guardian angel will be with her in heaven, and whether God is constantly creating new angels. Can you help me? THERE are lots of questions about angels which people have asked over the...