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Planting veggies on Church land to feed Philippines poor
19 October 2022IN the Philippines, Church land that is lying idle is to be cultivated to help feed the nation's poor. A Catholic foundation is partnering with the Philippine Agriculture Department to produce vegetables for struggling communities. The Care of God Foundation,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Church to play a role at Queensland housing summit
19 October 2022THE Catholic Church will be one key stakeholder at a Queensland housing summit tomorrow as the state government grapples to find crisis accommodation for the vulnerable and marginalised. At the top of the list of those needing a safe and affordable home... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Mother and son to become nursing study buddies
18 October 2022BRISBANE mum and son Rebecca and Beau Benvenuti are set to become study buddies as they embark on a career in nursing together. The pair recently enrolled in Mater Education's Diploma of Nursing which will enable them to be qualified Enrolled Nurses in... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Right-to-life campaigner has strong message to share
18 October 2022A VISITING U.S. right-to-life campaigner has a strong message to share: there is an alternative to the 'easy' solutions offered by the world. Kay Painter, a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother has spoken at United Nations forums and in the... - Author: The Catholic Leader
What is the answer to Australia's teacher crisis?
18 October 2022AUSTRALIAN Catholic University Education Professor Donna King wholeheartedly believes teaching is a calling. "People go into education to teach and inspire future generations," she said. "It's much more than just a job." However, sobering statistics suggest... - Author: The Catholic LeaderA 10-year national strategy released by the Australian Government today is designed to end family, domestic, and sexual violence against women and children within one generation. The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032,...
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Archbishop of Canterbury visits Lismore, praises residents for their resilience during flood recovery
17 October 2022THE Archbishop of Canterbury has visited Lismore, still recovering from record flooding, and praised locals on their courage, loyalty and resilience in the face of disaster. Justin Welby, the Anglican leader worldwide, walked Lismore's streets, chatting... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Francis announces extension of the Synod on Synodality to 2024
17 October 2022POPE Francis has announced the Synod on Synodality will be extended to 2024. Speaking in his Angelus address on Sunday (October 16), the pope shared his decision to divide the Synod of Bishops into two sessions that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Visiting schools a highlight for outgoing BCE leader
14 October 2022DR Doug Ashleigh believes the best part about his past seven years of work as Brisbane Catholic Education's deputy executive director has been visiting schools and working with teachers in their classrooms. "It's the ultimate highlight," he said, reflecting... - Author: The Catholic Leader
It's great for hubby to have mates, new pregnancy study shows
13 October 2022PREGNANT women are less likely to develop postnatal depression if their husbands or partners have good mates, or a strong support network, a new Queensland study has found. The Queensland Family Cohort study, led by Mater Researcher Professor Vicki Clifton...