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- Author: The Catholic LeaderAFTER starting his early career as a Rugby League player, All Saints' School Boonah principal Robert Campbell is kicking goals in his new role. As a player, Mr Campbell worked strategy on the field, with teamwork at the centre, and helped guide his fellow...
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Sydney Catholic shares her memories of Israel, near Gaza, where sleeping in bomb shelters was normal
8 January 2024By Dr Teresa Pirola FOUR years ago, I visited Sderot and other small communities in Israel which lie close to the northern border of the Gaza strip. The woman who showed us around had lived in a moshav (small agricultural community) of 900 people for... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Pope Francis thanks parents for bringing children to God and not to worry about babies crying in church
8 January 2024POPE Francis baptised 16 infants in the Sistine Chapel yesterday, saying these children "give us the witness of how to receive the faith: with innocence and with an open heart". Celebrating the feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 7, the pope baptised... - Author: The Catholic Leader
A spiritual mother who draws Christians closer to Jesus
6 January 2024101 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT MARY. Fr David Vincent Meconi, S.J. Tan Books.2020. Reviewed by Barbara Flynn FROM the earliest developments of Christianity the Fathers of the Church, both East and West, have conscientiously and carefully fostered devotion... - Author: The Catholic Leader
The light of Bethlehem heals
5 January 2024More than any other time of year, Christmas connects us with powerful childhood memories. For some, these are joyful - for many however, the memories are tinged with grief. By Francine and Byron Pirola MOST of us have lovely memories of Christmas from... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Mentoring Mestra Elen - a lesson in sustainable development
4 January 2024Anjelica Rankin has been a Palms volunteer in Balibo, East Timor since August 2022. She is a parishioner at Mount Gravatt and Holland Park parish and is undertaking a placement as an English and communications/marketing teacher-mentor. She writes about... - Author: The Catholic Leader
How does a Courage director work within the Church?
2 January 2024By Brendan Scarce IN my years as a Courage director and involvement in the ministry, I have been asked by a number of people to provide lectures, practical wisdom, articles, papers and submissions on matters relating to the issue of homosexuality. I thought... - Author: The Catholic Leader
The Holy Family can guide and nurture families today in their journeys toward faith, unity, and holiness
31 December 2023THE Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is normally celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas. This feast developed at the beginning of the 19th century in Canada and then spread to the entire Church in 1920. At first, it was celebrated... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Maleny Church turning 100 in February
30 December 2023MALENY parishioners are preparing for the centenary of the Sacred Heart Church on February 4 . Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge will celebrate the 9am Mass followed by the unveiling and dedication of a commemorative plaque. The church was built on the... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Simple facts at the heart of Christmas, Fr Kerry Crowley writes
29 December 2023MY radio is my alarm, it awakens me each day, set to broadcast the News. Sadly, the news coming out of Gaza in recent months, is an unpleasant start to the day. How must it be for the Palestinians, innocent victims of war and evidence of violence begetting...