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Bishops demand asylum seekers freedom eight years on
19 July 2021CATHOLIC bishops in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have demanded resettlement of offshore asylum seekers exactly eight years after Australia passed laws mandating offshore detention for illegal boat arrivals. On July 19, 2013 the Australian parliament... - Author: The Catholic LeaderSUNNYBANK parish priest Fr Enoch Iheme was "amazed by the generosity" of local Catholics who donated four iPads in the days before the QLD Check-In app became mandatory at churches across the state. The donated iPads came from John Thomas, who is assistant...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderFR Neil Muir believes that a new generation of priests must be found in Queensland's parishes and church communities, otherwise the Church will continue to struggle. "We're quite happy to have priests, particularly if they come from another place, but...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderCAITLIN West splits her time studying the words of William Shakespeare and the Catholic Catechism and, in her experience, the Bard had an easier time drawing an audience. She wanted to change that. Miss West, a doctoral student looking at Shakespearian...
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Pope Francis pays visit to Blessed Virgin Mary icon in thanks as he returns home to the Vatican after surgery
15 July 2021POPE Francis has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and gave thanks to all the affectionate prayers and messages he received during his hospital stay. "I thank all those who have been close to me with prayer and affection during my hospital stay,"... - Author: The Catholic LeaderA BRISBANE Catholic boys school has shown a strong commitment to safeguarding by inviting Australian of the Year Grace Tame as a guest speaker. Iona College will host Ms Tame, 26, an advocate for survivors of sexual assault at a free community event,...
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Create the path by walking it
15 July 2021"There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven..." (Ecclesiastes 3:1) PEOPLE come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Author Iyanla Vanzant profoundly highlights in Ats of Faith that "When someone is in your... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Bishop Harris laments comments at public hearing comparing humans to horses at VAD hearing
14 July 2021TOWNSVILLE Bishop Tim Harris said his "heart sank" when he attended a public hearing on voluntary assisted dying in Townsville on Monday - one of seven being held across the state before controversial legislation can be voted on by Queensland MPs. In... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane archdiocese makes strides against modern slavery in supply chains and activities
14 July 2021BRISBANE Archdiocese is one of more than 30 Catholic entities across Australia to produce landmark statements on efforts to curb modern slavery. The statements forms part of new reporting required by the Australian government for any organisation with... - Author: The Catholic LeaderEMBRACING Australia's diverse multicultural makeup is a sign that a society promotes and values life, a Sunnybank priest told his congregation during their annual Multicultural Mass. Fr Raju Joseph is associate pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sunnybank,...