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Vatican renews China deal
24 October 2022THE Vatican has renewed its agreement with China on the appointment of bishops, extending a deal struck in 2018. The Vatican said it was committed to "respectful dialogue" with China's communist government and to "fostering the mission of the Catholic... - Author: The Catholic LeaderWHEN asked why she became a mental health support worker, Mia Polglase answers instantly. "I was put on this earth to help people," she said with a laugh. "That's pretty much it." Ms Polglase has worked at Centacare's Mental Health service based at Fortitude...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderAFTER Ukrainian women were released in a prisoner swap with Russia, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church said their stories "simply break the heart, make the blood run cold in your veins." "This war will go down in history as one in which Russia...
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2022 awards celebrate achievements across Mater group
19 October 2022MORE than 150 guests from across Queensland have attended the 2022 Mater People Awards recognising outstanding achievements across Mater's health, education, research and foundation ministries. Winners of 14 Awards were selected from 65 finalists and... - Author: The Catholic Leader
95-year-old marks 70 years as a Justice of the Peace
19 October 2022BARBARA Lynch is in an exclusive club. The 95-year-old Hervey Bay volunteer celebrated 70 years' service as a Queensland Justice of the Peace. JP Community Program team leader Brendon Balogh said Mrs Lynch was the fourth person to receive the Queensland... - Author: The Catholic Leader
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...