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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. (01/08/2010)
Building on faith
HOLY Spirit Provincial Seminary in Brisbane is being extended two years ahead of schedule, concrete proof of an ongoing surge of interest in vocations to the priesthood in Queensland. (25/07/2010)
Pro-life advocate facing jail term
LONG-time Brisbane pro-life activist Graham Preston, expects the police to knock on his door at any moment and take him to jail for unpaid fines relating to his sit-ins in front of abortion clinics. (25/07/2010)
Rush's final appeal set for September
DRUG courier Scott Rush will have support from a Brisbane priest, an Australian Muslim cleric, a senior Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer and a judge for a final appeal against his death sentence to be heard in Indonesia in September. (25/07/2010)
Called to pray
ARCHBISHOP John Bathersby of Brisbane has described Pray 2010 as "a success beyond all expectations" and "the best retreat" he has ever made. (18/07/2010)
Sacred time
FROM the moment Brisbane archdiocese's Pray 2010 initiative opened its doors on the evening of July 7 until the final note was sung at the closing Vigil on July 10, an atmosphere of prayerful reflection, learning, sharing and fellowship filled the broad gathering space of Clairvaux MacKillop College and St Bernard's parish and school, Upper Mt Gravatt. (18/07/2010)
Vinnies leader calling for spiritual renewal
THE St Vincent de Paul Society's new Queensland president issued a call for spiritual renewal to society members during his recent induction at St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane. (18/07/2010)
Report shows race tension
A recently launched Queensland-based report into attitudes to racial minorities has confirmed that racism is unfortunately alive and well in the Sunshine State. (11/07/2010)
Abortion survey raises concern
Two Catholic Queensland pro-life commentators are suspicious of motives behind recent media claims that a poll published in the Medical Journal of Australia shows broad support for decriminalisation of abortion in Australia. (11/07/2010)
Motives for staging MacKillop play
Brisbane Twelfth Night Theatre's owner-manager Gail Wiltshire has been inspired by a Sister of Mercy to present Australia's first play on Blessed Mary MacKillop. (11/07/2010)
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