Gifted US preacher bound for Brisbane
IT'S a "must do" for all, no matter whether you are Catholic, Christian or a non-believer.
Bishops point to dignity for asylum seekers
THE Australian Catholics Bishops Commission for Justice, Ecology and Development has called for a common vision among political parties in the approach to asylum seekers.
Flooding problematic for new school year
THE 2012 Catholic school year was off to a soggy and chaotic start as heavy rain cut roads and inundated school property throughout Queensland and in northern NSW.
This week in The Catholic Leader
- Catholics honoured with Australia Day Awards
- Mass exodus as Nigerians flee violence
- Pope Benedict says silence is the key to meaningful communication
- Bishop Finnigan reaches out to Toowoomba diocese
All have a missionary vocation: Pope
VATICAN CITY (Zenit.org): Benedict XVI says that every component of the Church should feel bound by Christ's mandate to preach the Gospel, so that He is proclaimed everywhere.
Standing up for the unborn
Emily's Voice is a pro-life organisation that represents the 80,000 plus "little Australians" each year who won't be given the chance to experience life outside the womb. SELINA VENIER spoke to their new CEO Paul O'Rourke
Students launch asylum seekers campaign
RESPECT is the keyword in the latest Young Christian Student's (YCS) campaign.
Retreat offers expert advice
STAFF at St Columban's College kicked off the school year on a high following a two-day retreat that focused on the theme "Liberation in the Digital Age".
The words Our Saviour gave us
Question: I was under the impression that the Australian Church had permission to retain the former chant setting of the Our Father, but I discovered to my dismay that it is not included with the alternative tones in the back of the Missal (pp1501-2). I assumed that it would be in there somewhere but cannot find it. Is this a subtle way of weaning us off it?
A family life full of little blessings
IMAGINE awaiting the birth of an eleventh sibling and twelfth child.
Rekindling delight in the Muppets
THE MUPPETS: Starring Jason Segel, Amy Addams, Chris Cooper, Alan Arkin, Jack Black and Kermit, Miss Piggy and the Muppets. Dirceted by James Bobin. Rated G.
Time to stand up for your beliefs
WE may have a new prime minister this year.