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- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE giant hulk of St Joseph Church of Aimutin, stands half-built on the outskirts of Dili - in many ways it is like Timor-Leste (East Timor) itself - still under construction. One day it will hold 1200 worshippers - proof that the Catholic faith is alive...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderPRAISING the piety and charity of Hungarian Christians and their commitment to supporting traditional family life, Pope Francis said Christ also calls them to open their hearts -- and perhaps their borders -- to others in need. When it comes to the church...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderBy Michael Howard IT IS often assumed that the youthful desire for God, particularly the Christian God, is diminishing. Although it may be true that it has diminished in a comparative sense, whether it is still diminishing I'm not so sure. Further, among...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderIN an interview on the eve of Pope Francis' trip to Hungary, Cardinal Peter Erdo, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, said the motto of Pope Francis' trip to Hungary was "Christ is our future" and that the pontiff's visit meant the presence of Christ was...
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Redcliffe parish building a stronger community after deluge damage leaves major repair bill
30 April 2023THERE'S been a string of silver linings for the Redcliffe parish after a deluge caused extensive damage their buildings last year. Holy Cross Parish priest in charge Fr Bob Harwood said two churches in the parish and the parish hall were hit by a major... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Sister Selestina drives for hours to meet Catholics, to keep them from falling away from the Church
29 April 2023By Paulo Aido THE vast majority of Icelanders belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland. There are only around 14,000 Catholics in Iceland, a country with only one diocese - Reykjavik - and eight parishes. Some of these parishes are very distant... - Author: The Catholic LeaderYoung Brisbane Catholic and Palms Australia volunteer Anjelica Rankin has been in East Timor since July 2022 for a one-year placement. She writes about Davinho, an inspiring young student from her English class. WHEN the Belola English Class debuts, the...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderTWO leaders have been putting in the hard yards to share the message of Caritas Australia across the north of the state. Chief executive officer Kirsty Robertson and advancement director Richard Landels completed an epic 700km bicycle ride from Cairns...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE life and ministry of the Catholic Church is enriched by listening to everyone, especially those who are often excluded by society, and by including their experiences and perspectives, Pope Francis said. "For the church is like a rich tapestry, made...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderARGENTINIAN missionary priest Father Martin Prado has witnessed the suffering of the people in Papua New Guinea first hand. "Papua New Guinea is a distant and mostly forgotten country. Only three provinces are connected by road, the rest are isolated,"...