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Finding a true love for life through music
25 June 2024IMAGINE this. Two Conservatorium of Music students were to exchange wedding vows in St Brigid's Church, Red Hill, Brisbane. The proposal was made and accepted although the father-of-the bride, after affirming customary permissions, "excitedly... - Author: The Catholic LeaderBRISBANE mum Tara Bishop's premature twins were fighting for life in the Neonatal Critical Care Unit at Mater Mother's Hospital when she heard the devastating news that she had endometrial cancer. "What was supposed to be a happy time of our lives very...
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New priest ordained for Townsville
24 June 2024TOWNSVILLE Bishop Tim Harris ordained Fr Will Brennan to the priesthood at a packed Sacred Heart Cathedral on June 13. "It was fantastic," Fr Brennan said, "To have the whole diocesan community gathered together and praying for me was very special." The... - Author: The Catholic LeaderRUGBY league's famous Confraternity Carnival will hit the State of Origin stage when the girls' final is played as a curtain-raiser for the women's decider between Queensland and New South Wales in Townsville this week. The two best teams from the girls'...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderBy Georgia Whiteley HUNDREDS of people gathered to celebrate their universal faith at Stella Maris Catholic Parish, Maroochydore last Sunday. The second annual Multicultural Mass for Maroochydore Parish hosted a full house of more than 700 people...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderTHERE is a prayer for every state of mind and spiritual need in the Book of Psalms, Pope Francis said. “There are many psalms that help us forge ahead. Get into the habit of praying the psalms. I assure you that you will be happy in the end,”...
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St Mary's Primary School rallies behind Year 6 student, raising $7700 for Kids With Cancer
20 June 2024ST Mary's Primary School, Maryborough have rallied behind Year 6 student Douglas Muree and his battle with bone cancer, raising more than $7,700 for Kids With Cancer. The community's initial goal was to raise $5000, an amount they quickly smashed. Principal... - Author: The Catholic LeaderAUSTRALIAN Catholic University students will hear from Pope Francis in a virtual meeting as a part of the Building Bridges Initiative. Pope Francis will host a video call on June 20 as the fourth instalment of the initiative, which looks to engage in...
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Pro-lifer advocates take a stand at the March for Life outside Queensland Parliament House
19 June 2024"PRO-life is pro-woman" That was the message of Brisbane's March for Life rally on June 8. The event saw hundreds of pro-life supporters gather in the CBD, promoting the dignity of human life and protection of Queensland's most vulnerable. A number of... - Author: The Catholic Leader
120 killed in Congo - modern martyrs are seeds of Christian witness in the Church, Pope says
18 June 2024CONDEMNING the killing of Christians in Congo, Pope Francis said the sacrifices of modern martyrs were seeds that grew into examples of Christian witness for the Church. After praying the Angelus in St Peter’s Square on June 16, the Pope referenced...