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- 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...
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Tax office data shows fewer Australians giving to charity despite sector revenue growth
15 June 2021FEWER Australians gave to charity over the financial year 2018-19, the lowest in 50 years, new Australian Tax Office data reveals. The ATO reported less than 29 per cent of the nation's taxpayers made a tax deduction during 2018-19. A range of factors... - Author: The Catholic LeaderCATHOLIC education officials reported enrolments dropped more than six per cent in Catholic schools across the United States last year and Bishop Robert Barron urged Catholic schools to return to their purpose - "evangelisation, to declare the lordship...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderPLANS for the awe-inspiring youth event, Ignite Conference, were unveiled to stakeholders at the Australian Catholic University, Banyo. This year themed "Unleashed", stakeholders supporting the iconic youth platform were not only from the local archdiocese...
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'No Euthanasia' information packs coming to Brisbane parishes as Church calls on faithful to contact local MPs
11 June 2021BRISBANE archdiocese is calling on Queenslanders to write, email, call and meet with their local members as they weigh their consciences ahead of the vote on the euthanasia bill likely to come in early September. Parish information packs sent by Brisbane... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane man helps parish grapple with what Uluru Statement from the Heart means for them
11 June 2021A BRISBANE man active in promoting the Uluru Statement from the Heart has helped Catholics and other Christians from across the city grapple with what the statement means for them. Stephen Mam, a member of the national working group for the Uluru Statement... - Author: The Catholic LeaderALBANY Creek parish is breaking new ground as it adapts to life without its long-time pastor. Fr Ron Mollison was All Saints' parish priest for 35 years until a stroke forced him to retire early last year. Losing their beloved parish priest was a huge...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderA CATHOLIC bishop in Burkina Faso condemned an Islamist attack on a northeastern village, which left at least 160 people dead and urged residents to "keep faith and stay united". "They executed them, purely and simply, and then burned the market, houses...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderPEOPLE need to find harmony between prayer and the demands of everyday life, Pope Francis said. "It is inhumane to be so absorbed by work that you can no longer find the time for prayer. At the same time, prayer that is alienated from life is not healthy,"...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderNO parent wants to take their child to the hospital, unless your children are miracle twins Richard and Carlos Celis. On June 1, the 15-year-old twins paid an emotional a visit to the Mater Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Brisbane where fifteen years...