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Jesus is always praying for us, pope says
17 June 2021JESUS is always praying for each and every person, desiring that His word would help people in their lives and that they never would feel alone, Pope Francis said. "Jesus prays for me -- each one of us can keep this in our heart. Do not forget it, even... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Missionary priests unite in prayer and talk ministry in Townsville as diocese remembers COVID situation in India
17 June 2021MISSIONARY Society of the Blessed Sacrament priests from three Queensland dioceses gathered in Townsville to commemorate the foundation of their order 88 years ago on May 17. Fr Shilbin Kurian, associate priest in the local parishes of Mary MacKillop,... - Author: The Catholic LeaderFRESH off success in the United States, the Encounter School of Ministry is coming to Australia and two local Catholics known for their seafood are casting out their nets for future students. Martin and Donna Brennan, owners of popular local seafood restaurant...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderQUEENSLAND Treasurer Cameron Dick handed down his second budget with emergency relief providers lauding the government's move to commit $2.9 billion to social housing. St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland chief executive officer Kevin Mercer said crisis...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderSEEING the elderly only as a burden "is ugly; it's a sin," Pope Francis said in 2015. His words rang true on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day yesterday on June 15. "We must reawaken our collective sense of gratitude, appreciation and hospitality, helping...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderDEVELOPING the future leadership of Catholic schools and celebrating 200 years of the Catholic school sector in Australia was the dual focus of a major event held in Sydney recently. ACU vice-chancellor and president Professor Zlatko Skrbis said ACU and...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderSEVEN Rockhampton Catholic school students earned top marks in six subjects in 2020 and received certificates of commendation and congratulations for their efforts. The students earned a Certificate of Academic Commendation from the Queensland Curriculum...
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100 Catholic primary school teams and rugby legends tackling access to the sporting field
15 June 2021MORE than 100 teams from Brisbane Catholic Education primary schools have put their hands up to participate in a rugby sevens tournament aimed at increasing engagement and access with sports for boys and girls at primary school age. BCE Executive Director... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Biloela family set to be reunited and allowed to reside in Perth in community detention
15 June 2021IMMIGRATION Minister Alex Hawke has used his powers under the Migration Act to allow a family of Tamil asylum-seekers to live in Perth community detention while four-year-old Tharnicaa Murugappan undergoes treatment in hospital. "The family will now reside... - Author: The Catholic LeaderPOVERTY is the result of people's selfishness; it is not "fate" or the fault of the poor, Pope Francis says. "Unless we choose to become poor in passing riches, worldly power and vanity, we will never be able to give our lives in love; we will live a...