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- Author: The Catholic LeaderPOPE Francis asked Our Lady to look mercifully upon the human family, "which has strayed from the path of peace," and entrusted to her protection the world's regions and nations at war. "Queen of Peace, you suffer with us and for us, as you see so many...
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Brisbane Catholic professionals discuss the benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence
27 October 2023ARTIFICIAL intelligence has exploded in popularity in workplaces and education in the last 12 months, but some prominent thinkers are warning against its adoption on ethical grounds. That was the topic of discussion at the latest Assembly of Catholic... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Bishop Barron: Church should engage culture with more 'energy, panache, and confidence'
27 October 2023BISHOP Robert Barron said he regrets the Catholic Church's "hand-wringing" in recent decades over how to share the Christian message with a secular culture. In an exclusive interview with EWTN News this week, the 63-year-old bishop of Winona-Rochester... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Q&A - What are hermits in the Catholic Church?
27 October 2023By Fr John Flader Question - There is a woman in our parish who has been consecrated as a hermit. I thought hermits lived in the countryside on their own. Is this something new in the Church? THE tradition of hermits living a life of holiness on their... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Vatican counts almost 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide with Africa fastest growing continent and Europe in decline
26 October 2023NEW data from the Vatican show that Africa added the greatest number of Catholics in 2021 out of all the continents and that all the world's continents registered at least a modest increase in the number of Catholics in 2021 -- except for Europe, which... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Sr Eileen Kennedy dies after 72 years of religious life, remembered as leader in education for Kiribati
26 October 2023DAUGHTER of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Sr Eileen Kennedy has died aged 92 overnight. Sr Kennedy has been professed for 72 years. She arrived in Kiribati from Australia in 1954 and remained there ministering to the people for most of her life. Her work... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Redcliffe church re-opens its doors after more than 20 months
26 October 2023FR Bob Harwood had tears in his eyes celebrating the first Mass back at Holy Cross Church after more than 20 months. "It was such a wonderful feeling to be back with everyone and more importantly, we had the whole parish together for the first time,"... - Author: The Catholic LeaderQUEENSLAND seminarians William Brennan, Michael My Van Tran and Bradley Davies felt blessed writing out the invitation lists for their upcoming ordinations to the transitional diaconate in November and December. Mr Brennan said going through each name...
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Maroochydore parishioners see 'beauty of the cathedral up close' in first parish tour for 150th anniversary
25 October 2023MAROOCHYDORE parishioner Challis Boland loved the opportunity to tour St Stephen's Cathedral with her parish as part of the cathedral's 150th anniversary year celebrations. She and 33 other parishioners bussed down with Fr Isaac Falzon for the tour, Mass... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Gloria sees blessing flow from St John Bosco relic
24 October 2023IT is the second last day the St John Bosco relic is in Brisbane and among the crowd of faithful gathering to pray with the relic at Our Lady of Victories, Bowen Hills, is Gloria Cuevas who is heading inside to see the relic and give thanks. Born in Colombia,...