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WEBThe Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929. Our journalism seeks to provide a full, accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local, national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person.
A life of devotion and ultimate sacrifice – St Maximillian Kolbe
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Born in 1894 in Polish territory, St Maximillian Kolbe’s life was strongly influenced by a vision of the Virgin Mary when he was just 12 years old. He said that the Mother of God had presented him two crowns, one of white purity and one of red martyrdom. Offered either crown, St Maximillian Kolbe told Mary he would accept both.
Lay preacher choosing simplicity over treasures
WEBJul 28, 2015 · By Emilie Ng. CATHOLIC preacher Bo Sanchez is one of the Philippines’ richest people, but not because he’s a millionaire with 16 income streams. The popular Filipino lay evangelist would much rather sit in the slums with Manila’s poorest children and elderly than invest his riches in mansions and expensive cars.
Shrine for Pere Laval - The Catholic Leader
WEBSep 11, 2014 · Mauritians across the state will visit Marian Valley, Canungra, on September 20 for the blessing and opening of Blessed Laval’s shrine, the first in Queensland. Blessed Laval’s shrine at Marian Valley is a significant achievement in Australia’s Catholic history. The Church in Australia was administered by Mauritius between 1820 and 1834.
Fr Rob Galea: ‘God, You have permission to ruin my plans’
WEBOct 11, 2016 · Fr Galea began discerning priesthood aged 21 following a four-year relationship, and jokingly refers to it as “God ruining” his plans. He also walked away from a career in banking, finance management and marketing, for which he studied, and taking over his father’s successful business. “God keeps His end of the deal and so much more ...
Here are the stories of 10 new saints being canonised this Sunday
WEBMay 12, 2022 · A A. Saints: Blessed Charles de Foucauld, who was born in France in 1858, is pictured in an undated photo. He is among 10 new saints to be proclaimed by Pope Francis at a May 15 Vatican canonization ceremony. Photo: CNS. AFTER a long pandemic pause, Pope Francis is scheduled to celebrate a Mass for the canonisation of 10 men and women – five ...
Pauline Fathers to ordain first priest from Queensland
WEBMay 22, 2018 · Known by his religious name as Brother Joseph Maria, the 28-year-old deacon will next month become the first Queensland priest for the Order of St Paul the First Hermit, a monastic order founded in 1215. Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green, a Pauline Father who served as the order’s provincial in Australia, will ordain Br Buckley on June 9 …
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WEBThe Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929. Our journalism seeks to provide a full, accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local, national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person.
Rebecca St. James – Yes, I believe in God - The Catholic Leader
WEBAug 13, 2013 · A move to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue her interest in acting led many to wonder what Rebecca’s creative future might hold. Most notably, it produced her first leading role in film in the form of Sarah’s Choice, a movie with a strong pro-life message released by Pure Flix Entertainment and a creative ‘stretch’ that led to Rebecca’s immergence over the past two years as an outspoken ...
French Revolution gave way to Missionary Oblates
WEBJan 25, 2016 · FRANCE’S saving grace after the French Revolution came directly from a young Catholic priest with a heart to save the souls of the poor and forgotten. St Eugene de Mazenod, a man born into wealth and nobility, felt called to renew the Church and work with the poor in France, founding the Congregation of …
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