Latest 'The Catholic Leader' news articles.
- Author: The Catholic Leader
US Catholic author Sherry Weddell answers big questions for the Church ahead of the Brisbane Summit
9 May 2023EVANGELIST and best-selling author Sherry Weddell wants Australian Catholics to "break the silence" about Jesus. Ahead of her keynote address at Brisbane archdiocese's Summit 2023, Ms Weddell spoke with The Catholic Leader about falling Mass attendance... - Author: The Catholic LeaderBy Terry Lees AS a child, I acquired a deep devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. One of my aunts, a Sacred Heart nun, gave me my first rosary beads, which I carried everywhere in my pocket, and a Miraculous Medal and small crucifix worn always on a chain...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderA GROUP of new Swiss Guard recruits officially joined the ranks after swearing to "faithfully, loyally and honourably serve the reigning Pontiff" at the Vatican on Saturday. At the annual swearing-in 23 new guardsmen pledged their allegiance before friends...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderThis is Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge's homily at the Funeral Mass of Fr Bob Maguire in St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne today IN my seventy-fifth year, as I move to the end of my working life as priest and bishop, I speak words of farewell to the...
- Author: The Catholic Leader
Thousands take to Brisbane city streets to be 'a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves'
5 May 2023THOUSANDS of Queenslanders, young and old, took to the streets of Brisbane's CBD recently to march behind a large banner with the simple message, "Pro-life equals Pro-woman". The crowd, estimated at about 2000 to 2500, was participating in the annual... - Author: The Catholic LeaderDOZENS of young children have encountered their new friend Jesus at one-day school holiday program full of fun and heartwarming moments. Held on the Sunshine Coast for the first time ever, Encounter Catholic Kids one-day saw 36 primary school aged children...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderBRISBANE Archbishop Mark Coleridge has written a letter to parishes across the archdiocese reinstating the obligation to attend Sunday Mass from May 28. "When the COVID pandemic struck, I joined other bishops in deciding for a dispensation from the obligation...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderWORLD Youth Day is an antidote against indifference, isolation and lethargy, Pope Francis said. Since World Youth Days were established by St John Paul II in 1985, "they have involved, moved, stirred and challenged generations of women and men," he said...
- Author: The Catholic Leader
Tragedy strikes on walk to Mass
3 May 2023BRISBANE'S African Catholic community is in mourning after a highly-respected parishioner was killed in an accident on her walk to church during Holy Week. Grandmother Cecilia Namugeyo, 66, was critically injured crossing a road close to St Maximilian... - Author: The Catholic LeaderKAYLA, 16, felt ashamed when she didn't step in to protect her mum from her violent stepfather. She worried that intervening might cause him to start targeting her or start hitting her three siblings as well. Kalya hid her fears from her mum and became...