Walking to spread the Word
THREE Aussie mates aim to walk about 2000km from Cairns to Stanthorpe, from later this month to November this year, to spread the word that there are 2000 languages - representing 350 million people - that still don't have the Bible.
Parties' shame
BOTH major political parties are guilty of using "the language of protection in a dangerous manner" in order to gain advantage in the Federal election campaign, a Queensland regional Catholic social justice commission spokesman has said.
Terrace marks historic school milestone
THE 135-year-old former Christian Brothers' residence at St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace, in Brisbane, is to be restored over the next 12 months as part of the college's anniversary celebrations this year.
This week in The Catholic Leader
- Apologist speading the beauty of the faith
- Bishop asks for asylum seeker dignity
- CHA calls for invistment in mental health programs
- Holy See warns on rise of global poverty
Funding cuts putting AIDS patients at risk
VIENNA (CNS): Large reductions in funding for AIDS work around the world are putting at risk the lives of people who depend on faith-based organisations for care, treatment and support, warned Catholic activists and others participating in the XVIII International AIDS Conference.
Contemplative prayer program silently growing in Townsville
Townsville Catholic Education's success with introducing Christian meditation and contemplative prayer as everyday classroom practices is attracting interest from dioceses around Australia and overseas. Journalist ROBIN WILLIAMS spoke with the program's instigator Ernie Christie at Brisbane's recent Pray 2010 gathering where he was a presenter
Youth inspired by passionate speakers
BRISBANE South Deanery, the home of Pray 2010 from July 7-10, was well represented at the gathering.
Pianist helping Padua succeed
WORLD renowned Australian pianist David Helfgott is helping Padua College students raise funds for a "grand" vision.
New words for worship - part 11
As mentioned in previous columns, the revision of the English translation of the Missal will require new musical settings for a number of the parts of the Mass sung by the people.
Change will be therapy
LOGOTHERAPY. You may not have heard of it yet, but you soon will if Dr Paul McQuillan has his way.
An Aussie film that touches the heart
THE WAITING CITY: Starring Radha Mitchell, Joel Edgerton, Samrat Chakrabarti and Isabel Lucas. Directed by Claire McCarthy. Rated M (mature themes and coarse language). 108 mins.
Hoping for faith-filled action
QUESTIONING the validity of some teachers to teach religion in our schools when they are not leading lives in accordance with the faith they espouse - re Fr Kevin Ryan's column (CL, 6/6/10) - gives credence to concern for the low attendance of school leavers at Sunday Mass.