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Pastoral plan
CHRISTMAS Island's asylum seekers, many having fled traumatic situations in their home countries, will soon have more structured pastoral care from the Church. (21/03/2010)
Hundreds gather to rally for life
LAWS introduced in Victoria requiring doctors and nurses to assist with abortions could eventually be introduced in Queensland, a speaker at Brisbane's Rally for Life has warned. (21/03/2010)
St George priest lives a life full of adventure
ST George's Fr Jamie Collins was recently forced by extensive flooding in south-west Queensland to pursue his ministry in a car borrowed from his cousin - and in Premier Anna Bligh's government jet. (21/03/2010)
Disaster zone
CHARLEVILLE'S Fr Peter Doohan spent the past week as a guest at the local Anglican rectory while his presbytery dries out in the wake of floods which have devastated towns throughout Queensland's south-west. (14/03/2010)
Leader issues warning
NEW Queensland president of the St Vincent de Paul Society Brian Moore has warned the society has a limited future unless it can be "refreshed with new members and volunteers". (14/03/2010)
Plea for 'action' on income plan
THE Federal Government's plan to introduce forced income management for welfare recipients across Australia has been described by a national Catholic welfare body as a "move towards a meaner social safety net" and "likely to be counter-productive". (14/03/2010)
Chile in crisis
CARITAS emergency response and search and rescue teams have moved from the horror of Haiti to face more human tragedy in Chile as they assist survivors from the latest earthquake disaster. (07/03/2010)
Muslim leader supporting battle to save Scott Rush
A CHARACTER reference from a prominent Brisbane Muslim leader is among material gathered in support of Scott Rush as the date for a final appeal to overturn his death penalty draws closer. (07/03/2010)
Sri Lanka faces sanctions
A BRISBANE Church agency is calling for the Australian Government to take a stronger stance on human rights violations in Sri Lanka. (07/03/2010)
Sainthood for our own Mary
POPE Benedict's announcement that Blessed Mary MacKillop is to be canonised in Rome later this year has led to special jubilation amongst Queensland's Josephite community. (28/02/2010)
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