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- Author: The Catholic Leader"THE Church did not send a box of books to Mongolia, but people." This was the message of Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, who spent the last few weeks travelling across Australia with Catholic Mission. In addition to sitting down with The Catholic Leader, the...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHOMAS answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!" -John 20:28 Although several stories of doubt exist in the Bible, it is Thomas' incident that seems to catch the most attention, earning him the nickname "Doubting Thomas." Fortunately, John's Gospel...
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Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of July puts focus on Anointing of the Sick
3 July 2024POPE Francis' prayer intention for the month of July is for the pastoral care of the sick. "The Anointing of the Sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death. No. It is important that this is clear," Pope Francis said in a video... - Author: The Catholic LeaderCARDINAL Giorgio Marengo is walking in the footsteps of the early Church. Prior to 1992, Mongolia had no Catholic churches and certainly no Catholics. Then, missionaries arrived and for the last 32 years, the Church has grown a local congregation from...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderDOZENS of school-aged kids were "powering up" with the Holy Trinity at a three-day Encounter Catholic Kids program at Twelve Apostles Church, Darra, last week. The program led by Evangelisation Brisbane's children and families team was designed to connect...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE College of Cardinals gave a positive vote to the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis after Pope Francis recognised last month a second miracle attributed to the millennial's intercession -- the final step before his canonisation date can be set...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderBRISBANE Catholic Education religious education officer Dr Beth Nolen is transforming how students learn Scripture. Her seven years of research while completing a doctorate empowers educators to make Scripture 'come alive.' Using hooks like, 'I know what...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderMENGISTU Hailu says life as an asylum seeker is like "walking in darkness" and the Romero Centre located in Dutton Park is "truly a beacon of light" for hundreds of children and adults. Mr Hailu came to Australia as an asylum seeker 23 years ago and is...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderQUEENSLAND business and community leaders spent a cold June's night sleeping on cardboard at the 2024 Vinnies CEO Sleepout - raising nearly $2m for homelessness support in the process. On June 20, more than 500 participants traded their warm beds for...
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Fr Michael travels home for Thanksgiving Masses at father's hospital bedside and childhood parish
28 June 2024NEWLY-ordained priest Fr Michael My Van Tran said he could feel God "very close" to him as he celebrated Mass with his family at his father's hospital bedside two weeks ago. Fr Tran's father has been in hospital battling cancer. "My father's health is...