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Pope Francis proclaims 'Year of St Joseph' ahead of 150th anniversary of his universal patronage
9 December 2020POPE Francis has proclaimed 2021 will be the "Year of St Joseph". The announcement came on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, which marked 150 years since Pope Pius IX declared St Joseph the patron of the universal Church. In an apostolic letter,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Leading children to 'know Jesus'
9 December 2020ONE of the things Carole Danby's looking forward to most after many years in children's ministry is having oodles of time to play. She can't wait for all the fun she'll have in the spare room she's turning into a special place where she'll tell stories... - Author: The Catholic Leader
State's largest pro-life group reflects on 50 years of service
7 December 2020AUSTRALIA'S first pro-life group to advocate for the rights of people in all stages of life, including the unborn, has turned 50. In 1970 Right to Life Queensland was established, and quickly became a national entity of pro-life activism in states and... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Nundah Vinnies has served those in need for 100 years
4 December 2020VINCENTIANS from the Real Presence Nundah conference celebrated 100 years ministering to the poor, and their local pastor says they have always lived up to their conference name. Banyo-Nundah parish priest Fr Bernie Gallagher likened the Real Presence... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Queensland Government's controversial election promise to fast-track euthanasia legislation early next year is coming under increasing pressure. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk shocked Church leaders and other opponents of voluntary assisted dying (VAD)...
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ACRATH welcomes honest supermarket reviews of workers at risk of slave-like conditions
3 December 2020A CATHOLIC organisation fighting modern slavery and human trafficking has welcomed ground-breaking statements by major Australian supermarkets shining a light on a dark side of fruit and vegetable production. Woolworths and Coles have released their first... - Author: The Catholic LeaderFORMER Test cricketer Matthew Hayden is going into bat again - this time opening for a major advertising campaign calling all Catholics to come to church. The campaign will run across South East Queensland early next year and is pitched middle stump at...
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Centacare's dedicated teams 'stronger together in 2020'
3 December 2020"I STILL get a buzz when I see the positive difference we make to the lives of our clients," long-time Centacare employee and long-service award winner Desley Chorlton said. Ms Chorlton, who is the Brisbane North and Moreton Bay regions community services... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Parish priest of Port Arthur during 1996 massacre asks why make a film about the tragedy
2 December 2020THE former parish priest of Port Arthur has criticised the decision to make a film detailing the events that led to the 1996 massacre. Brisbane priest Fr Morgan Batt was the parish priest of Richmond and Port Arthur, Tasmania, when the massacre which... - Author: The Catholic LeaderVINNIES' national leader is seeking an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister to talk about housing as a separate call goes out for the Queensland Government to do more to avoid a "homelessness crisis". The St Vincent de Paul Society's national president...