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'I was in prison...' and they still care enough to visit
4 October 2022A PASSAGE from the Bible changed Deacon Russ Nelson's career. The prison transport driver was sitting in his dining room when he stumbled across a famous verse that prompted an epiphany. "... I was in prison, and you visited me," Deacon Nelson said, quoting... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Pope prays for victims of Indonesian soccer tragedy
4 October 2022By Staff reporters and agencies AS Indonesian police face mounting criticism after at least 125 people died in the crush of a soccer stadium stampede on Saturday, Pope Francis prayed for the victims. The tragedy in the city of Malang also left 323 injured... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane parishes, schools and Church agencies invited to sponsor a refugee family in new outreach initiative
30 September 2022EVANGELISATION Brisbane's Inclusion Team has opened invitations for Archdiocese of Brisbane parishes, school communities and Church agencies to welcome and sponsor refugee families as part of a new initiative launched in partnership with Community Refugee... - Author: The Catholic Leader
ACU welcomes Teach for Australia expansion into NSW
30 September 2022THE Australian Catholic University has welcomed the decision to extend its successful partnership program with Teach for Australia into New South Wales. New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet announced the expansion at ACU's North Sydney Campus on... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Supporters of statue of St Michael the Archangel in small French town vow to fight removal order
30 September 2022AFTER a French court confirmed the removal of a statue of St Michael from a seaside town, supporters have vowed to continue their fight to keep it standing. On Friday, September 16, the Court of Appeal in Nantes ruled in favour of removing a statue of... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane couples renew their vows at Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
29 September 2022DENIS Nolan remembers when he first laid eyes on his wife Sandra. He was a guest at a wedding and Sandra was a bridesmaid. "She was just magnificent, the most attractive girl I'd ever laid eyes on," he said. The couple wedded five months later at Holy... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Q&A - Do angels know what we're thinking?
29 September 2022By Fr John Flader Question - Something I have always wondered about is whether angels can know what will happen in the future and also what we are thinking. For example, do they know our inmost thoughts and future events that could harm us, and so can... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Andrea Bocelli to perform at the Vatican
29 September 2022RENOWNED international artist Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Vatican on Sunday for the inauguration of a new light display on the facade of Saint Peter's Basilica. The Italian tenor will perform a song from his new album, set to be released at the end... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Mater research confirms youth anxiety and depression peaked during pandemic with lasting impact
29 September 2022The long-lasting impact of school closures and lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to affect Queensland youth, with a 40 per cent increase in patients being treated for anxiety and depression at Mater Hospital Brisbane's Emotional Health... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane parish awarded for environmental action
28 September 2022BRISBANE's Our Lady, Queen of Apostles parish in Stafford has received three prestigious environmental awards recognising a commitment to climate and environmental action. The Five Leaf Eco-Awards Basic Certificate, Eco-Worship Award and Climate Activism...