Catholic Features
Here we have listed in reverse chronological order all feature stories published on The Catholic Leader website.
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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 (05/02/2012)
One person can make a difference
Teaching has taken on a new dimension for Susan Bentley and her students at All Hallows' School, Brisbane, since she organised her own immersion experience at an orphanage and high school in Cambodia. ROBIN WILLIAMS reports (29/01/2012)
Sisters studying in Brisbane for good of their Iraqi people
Two religious sisters from Iraq are in Brisbane for two years studying at Australian Catholic University so they can return to help rebuild their war-torn nation. Journalist PAUL DOBBYN spoke with them recently about their hopes and the challenges they face (22/01/2012)
Pope addresses 'faith fatigue'
KNOWING one is loved by God gives life meaning and gives one the energy needed to carry on with joy, even in difficult personal or societal situations, Pope Benedict XVI told top Vatican officials. (15/01/2012)
Valuing the gift of human life
WHEN young people recognise the dignity and beauty of every human life, including their own, and are supported in their natural desire to make the world a better place, they become agents of justice and peace in the world, Pope Benedict XVI said. (15/01/2012)
Pope says contact with God isn't just one more thing on the list
Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that preparing for Christmas is not about the gifts we will give or receive, or what we will eat or drink, but about "our hearts". ZENIT.ORG reports (25/12/2011)
Sri Lanka working to rebuild
Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to Australia Thisara Samarasinghe was recently in Brisbane to speak to various audiences about his country's progress towards peace and reconciliation in the wake of more than 25 years of civil war. The State Government and members of Brisbane's Sri Lankan community, including Catholics, hosted the high commissioner. (18/12/2011)
Time for hearts to wake from sleep and turn to Jesus Christ
Apostolic administrator of Brisbane archdiocese BISHOP GEOFFREY JARRETT of Lismore delivered this homily in St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane, on November 27, the First Sunday of Advent (11/12/2011)
WYD is changing the world
Two Australian bishops who accompanied pilgrims to World Youth Day 2011 in Spain reflect on the blessings and challenges of the event as they speak with PAUL DOBBYN (04/12/2011)
Delivering great gifts from God
Dr John Bonnici visited Brisbane recently to spread the Good News through his healing ministry. Journalist PAUL DOBBYN spoke with him (27/11/2011)
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