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Catholic professionals urged to ‘sow hope’ in a cynical age
TAFE Queensland chief executive officer Tim Rawlings has told a gathering of Catholic professionals that the support of his childhood parish anchored his family at a time of personal hardship. Source: The Catholic Leader.
World’s oldest Trappist monk dies in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diocese has announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist monk in the world. Source: UCA News.
Farming families won’t forget Sr Christine’s ‘years of selfless service’
A charity that has helped drought-stricken and flood-battered farming families stay afloat for almost two decades in south-west Queensland is closing its doors. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Helping homeless in Brisbane puts spring in Roby’s step on Alice trek
Roby Curtis is walking from Brisbane to Alice Springs in the spiritual footsteps of his hero, St John Paul II. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Nation reflects on Hollingworth’s legacy
Former Governor-General and Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth, whose career was clouded by his handling of child abuse in the church, has died aged 91. Source: News.com.au.
Venerable Mary Glowrey celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving
Venerable Mary of the Sacred Heart Glowrey was celebrated at a Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Perth parishioner celebrates 50 years as an acolyte
A Perth parishioner has served for five decades as an acolyte in his home parish at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bruce Rock. Source: The Record.
Catholics challenged to rethink Christianity as love ‘in the flesh’
Christianity is not a set of rules but the radical claim that God has united himself to humanity “in the flesh”, according to US-based Theology of the Body expert Christopher West. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Priest promotes case for second Australian saint
A retired priest from Adelaide Archdiocese is campaigning to make the virtues and holiness of Jan Ruff-O’Herne better known. Source: The Catholic Weekly.