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- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Australian Federal Police has found no criminal misconduct after completing an investigation into huge payments made from the Vatican to Australia. There were claims that money transfers of almost $3million sent to Australia could have been connected...
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New Yarrabilba Catholic college starts year with inaugural Mass at St Stephen's Cathedral
5 February 2021FOUNDATIONAL students, all dressed in fresh uniforms and eager smiles, bussed into Brisbane's CBD for the inaugural Mass of the newly-opened San Damiano College, Yarrabilba. Principal Peter Edwards said it was a great occasion to mark the opening of the... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed, but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ's presence in their lives, Pope Francis said. Throughout the Catholic Church's long history, people have been tempted to practice a private or "intimist...
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Vinnies call for release of refugees detained in Australia
4 February 2021THE St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Federal Government to release refugees still in detention in Australia. It has made the call while welcoming the Government's recent decision to release 58 refugees, previously transferred to Australia... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Pandemic forced Australians to leave volunteer work, Palms Australia hopes to see returns in 2021
4 February 2021LAST year COVID-19 forced most of Catholic volunteers working overseas to return home to Australia. Now Palms Australia, the organisation that recruits, prepares and sends skilled Australians to work with international community partners is hoping 2021... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Diocese of Armidale has honoured the passing of its ninth Bishop, Belgium-born Luc Matthys, as "a man of profound faith and wisdom". The 85-year-old died on Australia Day after a short illness, will be farewelled at a Solemn Funeral Mass at Saints...
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Pam answers God's call
3 February 2021"GOD'S grace is incredible" - that's one of the truths Pam Hayes has witnessed time and again during 15 years of hospital ministry. "When people really need it, (God's grace) comes through," Pam said on reflection earlier this month, one week after retiring... - Author: The Catholic LeaderAMERICAN pro-life campaigner Brad Mattes believes "things are looking up" even though the country's new President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris (pictured) have wasted no time in stressing their commitment to legal abortion. "... His administration...
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Josephite Sisters speak up for Indigenous Voice to Parliament
2 February 2021AUSTRALIA'S Sisters of St Joseph have spoken up in favour of a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In a statement released on Australia Day, January 26, the sisters called for that Voice to be enshrined in the Australian... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Myanmar went dark and a military dictator was installed, Church workers uncertain for future
2 February 2021A CATHOLIC Mission leader in Australia says he holds "tremendous concern" for the people of Myanmar after a military coup that has resulted in the arrest of civilian leaders, and the cutting of flights and the internet. The military in Myanmar staged...