The Catholic Leader: Features

Will we remember them?

Family serving: Army chaplain Deacon Gary Stone (left) and his son Paul at a training activity at Enoggera in Brisbane

The way Australia celebrates Anzac Day today will have special meaning for the nation's serving military and their loved ones. Brisbane army chaplain DEACON GARY STONE reflects on that significance (25/04/2010)

"His Name is Mercy'

Sharing God's love: Missionaries of God's Love founder Fr Ken Barker

Missionaries of God's Love founder Fr Ken Barker spoke in Brisbane recently about God's divine mercy and forgiveness. He shared his insights with MATT EMERICK (18/04/2010)

The joy of motherhood

Support: Maria was supported by PCI throughout her difficult pregnancy

A mother who lives with the regret of having had an abortion and was on the brink of having another had her story told at a fundraising lunch for Pregnancy Crisis Inc (PCI) in Brisbane recently. Maria tells how PCI, made a difference to that decision (11/04/2010)

Easter is a living event for Catholics

Heart of faith: Our faith, founded on Jesus' resurrection from the dead assures us of hope and joy in living

As we celebrate Easter, FR DENNIS BYRNES reflects on the ultimate meaning of the Resurrection (04/04/2010)

All Catholics called to offer themselves with Christ at Mass

United in sacrifice: Priests and laity are united with Jesus Christ's self-giving in the Eucharist

The preacher of the Pontifical Household Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa in a recent Lenten homily at the Vatican continued his focus on the Year for Priests. ZENIT reports that he tried to deepen the realisation of the self-giving of Christ and of each of the faithful in the Eucharist (28/03/2010)

Padua teens go to the extreme

Keeping up: Various physical challenges at Emu Gully called for teamwork and leadership

Padua College, at Kedron in Brisbane, chose an "extreme" experience for its Year 12 students to start the year in a different and challenging way in 2010. It proved to be a weekend the young men would not easily forget, as journalist SELINA VENIER reports (21/03/2010)

Grateful for St Pio's assistance

Together for prayer: Wynnum's Guardian Angels Padre Pio prayer group

St Padre Pio, the Italian saint who died on September 23, 1968, has inspired many around the world and drawn them to prayer, including one group of devoted followers at Wynnum on Brisbane's bayside. Journalist PAUL DOBBYN has witnessed their fervour (14/03/2010)

The memories of Rosewood

Rich history: St Brigid's, Rosewood, today

Brisbane priest FR BILL O'SHEA, who grew up in Rosewood, south-west of Brisbane, was guest speaker at a social and supper held in the town on February 6 as part of the centenary celebrations of St Brigid's Church, Rosewood. This is an edited version of his speech (07/03/2010)

The heart that pumps water

Fr Paul Finlayson: "(Experts) said if we could stop the mining, our irrigation system for the rice would have water for the next thousand years, but if the mining began, we would have water for only seven years"

Columban Father Paul Finlayson is committed to opposing mining in the part of the Philippines where he lives and works, for the good of the environment and the people he serves. PAT McCARTHY spoke to him about his reasons (28/02/2010)

We need prayer that will help us understand the good news

Archbishop John Bathersby: "Let us become a praying Archdiocese filled with new people and a new Archdiocese, exactly as Jesus desired"

In this years Lenten message, ARCHBISHOP John Bathersby explains what we need above all is prayer, prayer that will help us understand the good news of Jesus (21/02/2010)

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