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Hundreds of fans pray for soccer legend to recover
7 December 2022AMIDST World Cup excitement, football fans are also praying for the recovery of one of the all-time legends of the game, Pele, who lies in hospital in Brazil. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, has been hospitalised since November 29 at... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Dr Maeve Heaney's new book asks questions
7 December 2022WHO is going to heaven? Is celibacy ever a good idea? Is Scripture a world for women? Theologian and musician Verbum Dei Sister Maeve Heaney posed these questions in her latest book Suspended God: Music and a Theology of Doubt. "The best definition of... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Fr Bernie retiring after 53 years of parish ministry
6 December 2022FATHER Bernie Gallagher says he has a lot to be thankful for as he prepares to retire after 53 years of parish ministry. There is a lot he is going to miss about parish life. "We priests really are spoiled by our parishes," he said. "I was at Mass the... - Author: The Catholic LeaderSAINT John the Baptist reminds us that Advent is a privileged time to turn back toward God - something it is never too late to do, Pope Francis said Sunday. "And let us remember one thing: with Jesus, there is always the possibility of beginning again...
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It's a 'death regime' say Queensland bishop opposed to government plan to fly in doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives
5 December 2022TOWNSVILLE bishop Tim Harris is a leading voice demanding for the Queensland Government rescind a decision to fund doctors flying to regional parts of the state to help terminally ill patients end their lives. "Let's call it for what it is - it is a death... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane's Margaret Naylon honoured with Papal award
5 December 2022ARCHBISHOP Mark Coleridge will present Margaret Naylon with a Papal award for her decades of leadership in advancing ecumenical and interfaith relations today. The award, Pro-Ecclesia et Pontifice, was the highest recognition for laity by the pope. Ms... - Author: The Catholic LeaderMAKING churches accessible and services understandable is important but having wheelchair ramps and sign-language interpreters is not enough for a parish to call itself "inclusive", Pope Francis said during a weekend meeting. The Church also must meet...
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ACU program mentors aspiring teachers
2 December 2022ELIZA Martin wanted to be a teacher since she was four years old. "My aunt works as a teacher and definitely inspired me when I was young," she said. "I saw her make a difference in students' lives and I knew I wanted to do the same." Ms Martin recently... - Author: The Catholic LeaderA DAILY examination of conscience is an important tool for recognising where God is at work in one's life and where "the evil spirit" tries to lead one astray, Pope Francis said. "Learn to read in the book of our hearts what has happened during the day...
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Brisbane launches Centre for Catholic Formation
1 December 2022STRONG demand to learn more about our faith and how to share it with others has sparked Brisbane Archdiocese to launch a Centre for Catholic Formation with courses on offer from early next year. "Most of us get our training or formation as children,"...