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Future leaders inspired to succeed

Mao's dancer: A specially selected group of 20 students at Brisbane Catholic Education's Powerhouse of Leaders on Monday had the privilege of a question-and-answer session with Li Cunxin about his life, his career in ballet, his memoir Mao's Last Dancer and his position with Queensland Ballet.

SENIOR students from Catholic schools of Brisbane archdiocese came away from the annual Powerhouse of Leaders energised and determined to never give up on their goals.

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Men ponder God's calling

Pondering the priesthood: At the recent Quo Vadis weekend are (from left) Vincent McGovern, Jack Ho, Daniel O'Dell, Michael Tanuvasa Kelemente, Chris Taucar, Lachlan Kadell, Shane Pianta and Ryan Andrews.

NINE young men from Brisbane, Toowoomba and Rockhampton dioceses recently embarked on a Quo Vadis vocations weekend at Banyo's Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary.

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NDIS funds boost

Delighted: Sandy Porter on the day of Queensland's signing of the NDIS, with his father Richard

A BRISBANE mother whose son has a physical disability has spoken of her "absolute delight" at the recent Queensland Government decision to sign up to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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This week in The Catholic Leader

This week in The Catholic Leader

  • Bishops give support to scheme helping families
  • New resource for Catholic youth
  • Exhibition set to honour commitment of religious
  • College digs deep for asylum seekers
  • Bishop concerned about 'locking families away'

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Solemn Mass and Liturgical Reception of the Most Rev Mark Coleridge

Pontiff honours Our Lady

Month of Mary: Pope Francis incenses the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani (health of the Roman people) after praying the Rosary during a service at the Basilica of St Mary Major 						           Photo: CNS photo/Paul Haring

ROME: Mary is a mother who helps Christians grow, face the difficulties of life and use their freedom to make lasting commitments, Pope Francis said.

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Beyond the heavy heart - A Pentecost Letter to Young People

Christ and the Rich Young Ruler, by Heinrich Hoffman, 1889

Launching his Pentecost Letter to Young People at All Saints' Church, Albany Creek, on Sunday ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE of Brisbane issued a hope-filled challenge for the youth of the archdiocese and the wider community. This is his message

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Steve's sharing the sounds of his faith

Evangelising: US speaker and worship leader Steve Angrisano singing in Brisbane last week

US speaker and worship leader Steve Angrisano finished his Brisbane-exclusive tour this week.

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Archbishop blesses college creation

Blessing: Archbishop  Mark Coleridge blesses a retreat cross at Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge blessed a unique retreat cross made by Year 12 students at Chisholm College, Cornubia, during a recent visit to the school.

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The feast of Pentecost celebrates and enriches the Church

ACCORDING to the account of Luke in the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples 50 days after the resurrection day, so the title "Pentecost", (Greek for the 50th day) was given by the Church to the feast celebrating the coming of the Spirit.

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Following St Ignatius example

Journeying in faith: Stephen Jorgensen with a sculpture of the Good Samaritan at the entrance to Lourdes Hill College, Hawthorne

WHETHER it's with pushbikes for transport or laptops for communication, Brisbane teacher Stephen Jorgensen is determined to help refugees and asylum seekers in any way he can.

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Into Darkness a shining light

Tense moment: Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Pine star in Star Trek Into Darkness

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS: Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and  Alice Eve. Directed by J. J. Abrams. 132 minutes. Rated m (violence).
Reviewed by Fr Peter Malone MSC

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All people can get to know God

AS Dr Colledge (CL 21/4/13) has stated, recent letters in the Opinion pages have discussed the effectiveness of philosophical arguments concerning God's existence.

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