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'Poverty is a scandal', Pope says and urges Christians to use their gifts for charity
20 November 2023THE material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a "scandal" that Christians were called to address by putting their God-given capacity for charity and love into action, Pope Francis said. The poor, whether "the oppressed, fatigued,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
New transitional deacons ordained for Brisbane archdiocese
17 November 2023TOOWOOMBA Bishop Ken Howell ordained Brisbane men Michael My Van Tran and Bradley Davies to the transitional diaconate at a Mass at Holy Spirit Chapel at Australian Catholic University, Banyo campus today. The two deacons were ordained surrounded by friends... - Author: The Catholic Leader
10 Bible quotes for the season of Advent
17 November 2023AS Christians, we believe even from page one, the Bible leads us on a journey to the incarnation of the Word Made Flesh, Jesus Christ. The Old Testament sets the stage, the prophets announce the coming of the Savior, and the New Testament unveils the... - Author: The Catholic LeaderGOLD Coast mum Marni Cochrane has thanked the medical team at South Brisbane's Mater Mothers' Hospital for saving the lives of her unborn twins Billie and Poppy - by giving one a life-saving blood transfusion while still in her womb. The now five-month-old...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderSEVEN babies, including one set of twins and an expectant couple, are among those who were blessed by Father Anthony Mellor at Brisbane Catholic Education's annual Baby Blessing Liturgy today, November 16. The blessing coincides with Universal Children's...
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John's cast into the deep answers a call to mission
16 November 2023SOME I-Kiribati men fish at midnight. John Grogan, who counted himself in their number, was fishing with his five-year-old son, Joseph, at midnight. They were out in the waters surrounding Tarawa, Kiribati, net-fishing from the canoe, when he noticed... - Author: The Catholic LeaderMOIRA Gardener had recently come out of hospital, was settling in to eat her dinner and had flicked on the television when she received a notification on her mobile phone that would live on to haunt her. It was a message asking if Mrs Gardener, a Redcliffe-based...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderSAINT Paul De Chartres Sister Theresa Maria Dao said it was fantastic to spend time with fellow women religious from other orders and congregations around Brisbane archdiocese last Friday. The group of 15 religious sisters met to reflect upon and answer...
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Pope Francis calls for access to humanitarian aid in Gaza, Sudan
13 November 2023WORLD leaders must ensure that humanitarian aid reaches the people affected by the ongoing wars in Gaza and Sudan, Pope Francis said. "In Gaza, let the wounded be rescued immediately, let civilians be protected, let far more humanitarian aid be allowed... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Bishops urge people to pray for a lasting peace in the Holy Land
13 November 2023AUSTRALIA'S Catholic Bishops have called on people of faith to join them in praying for peace in Holy Land. A statement from the bishops, gathered in Sydney last week, urged the Catholic community to express "grief and anguish over the suffering of people...