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Call to become instruments of Christ’s peace as Gaza conflict marks two years since escalation

By Kymberlee Gomes and CNS TWO years on since the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza escalated, Catholic leaders are ...
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Ursuline Sister Gabriel Williams celebrates 60 years of religious consecration

YOUNG Gabriel Williams always knew she would become a religious sister – even as a 10-year-old. She recalled her dad’s words ...
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St Francis of Assisi – champion of the poor and lover of the Church

TODAY the Church around the world celebrates the feast of St Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in history.
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Fr Michael Tran prays for his mum, sister and community as home village devastated by ‘powerful’ typhoon

BRISBANE priest Fr Michael My Van Tran prayed day and night as Typhoon Bualoi tore through his home village Dai Dong, Vietnam, on the feast of the archangels yesterday.  The village lost power as the ...
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Brisbane deacon says rapture may have been an amusing trend but raised important questions for many

LAST week, the internet went into a viral meltdown as memes and social media posts exploded about an impending rapture set for September 23 and 24.  The days came and went with no credible reports of ...
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Couples credit God’s grace for marriage and friendship lasting decades

Related Stories Faith and communication – the recipe for a loving marriage 50 years on Serving with the Missionaries of the ...
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‘Humanity deserves better’ – more Queenslanders are accessing and dying from VAD, new report shows

A NEW report shows more Queenslanders are trying to access euthanasia and choosing to end their lives with it. Queensland’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board handed down their 2024-2025 annual ...
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Question Time – Who are the Augustinians? Fr John Flader take a look at the religious order of Pope Leo

Question: I know that Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian, but I know little about the Order. Can you tell me something about it which might help me understand the background and spirituality of this Pope?
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Brisbane men are searching for holiness and wholeness in rollout of Stouthearted program in four churches

REAL Talk co-founder Paul Ninnes says the challenges for men to lead lives of sexual integrity has become more challenging at the same time that resourcing and discipleship for men to overcome those ...
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Catholic Engaged Encounter offering couples preparation for a lifelong marriage

CATHOLIC Engaged Encounter has grown into a worldwide ministry helping couples prepare for the sacrament of marriage.   The ...
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St Finbarr’s School in Ashgrove celebrates 100 years inspiring friendship

FAITH and love have carried St Finbarr’s School over the past century and the school community keeps on growing. The school in Ashgrove was set up by the Sisters of Charity in 1925 and had a total ...
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94-year-old priest: ‘I don’t want to be a has-been priest; I’m still a disciple’

Related Stories St Vincent de Paul’s legacy continues today through those working to help the poor Pope Leo asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October Catholic Engaged Encounter ...