Latest 'The Catholic Leader' news articles.
- Author: The Catholic LeaderA TOOWOOMBA obstetrician who has treated women for a condition that, if left untreated, could lead to endometrial cancer has welcomed new Queensland research that has found the preventative effects of pregnancies. Dr Brendan Miller is a Catholic doctor...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderROSIES volunteers parked near the corner of Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise were handing out cups of water and friendly chats despite fewer school leavers walking past their street van as official Gold Coast Schoolies events were scrapped amid COVID-19...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderBy Deacon Gary Stone LIKE many of the 750,000 living veterans in Australia, more than 120,000 of them in Brisbane archdiocese, I have spent the past few days struggling with a diverse range of emotions, from shock to disgust, to anger and grief, as we...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderLIKE the Holy Family trekking all the way to Bethlehem to register for the census, all Brisbane Catholics must reach out to their local parish to register for Christmas Masses. Christmas Masses are among the most popular of the year and once COVID-safe...
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Young couple from Brisbane 'counting down the days' to see family across the border
25 November 2020AS the Queensland border is set to reopen to Greater Sydney and Victoria on December 1, one local Catholic family is already "counting down the days" until they can reunite with family for Christmas. Brisbane Catholics Arnaud and Pia Hurdoyal, and their... - Author: The Catholic LeaderJACINTA Elks and younger brother Kevin Donahoe had no idea when one of their priests tapped them on the shoulder to be part of something new in their parish that he was offering them just what they'd been looking for. They were "cradle Catholics" searching...
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Vulnerable children in out-of-home care receive post-pandemic support on family camp
20 November 2020EDMUND Rice Camps Queensland emerged from a COVID-enforced six-month break with a special treat for six families that achieved "amazing outcomes". The organisation, which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children, has been unable to hold any camps... - Author: The Catholic Leader
How a Queensland priest became the 'custodian' of a painting gifted to Australia by Pope Paul VI
20 November 2020A QUEENSLAND island is the unlikely home for a rare religious artwork brought to Australia by Pope Paul VI, 50 years ago. The painting entitled Flight into Egypt hangs behind the domestic altar of retired priest Fr Jim Browne, who lives on Macleay Island,... - Author: The Catholic LeaderPOLICE made three arrests as the group Faith in Climate Action staged an anti-coal protest in Brisbane on November 13. Protesters kneeled and prayed outside the office headquarters of Aurizon - Australia's largest rail freight operator - concerned at...
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Townsville bishop sends clear message to MPs on euthanasia
19 November 2020EUTHANASIA legislation is a top priority for Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk but the rushed promise needs to get past Townsville Bishop Tim Harris first. The North Queensland bishop told The Catholic Leader he believed the returned Queensland...