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Brisbane welcomes nearly double the number of people at Rite of Election than previous year
THE Holy Spirit is opening "floodgates" of grace in Brisbane, parish adult formators say, as 454 adults take their next steps towards reception into the Church at Easter. Brisbane Archbishop...
Learn MoreThousands flock to Assisi for historic viewing of St Francis' remains
HUNDREDS of pilgrims lined up before dawn on Sunday to be among the first to pray before the exposed relics of St Francis in his basilica in Assisi, Italy. Nearly...
Learn MoreGod offers new possibilities, not prohibitions, with his invitation to love, Pope Leo says
WHILE Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift of true freedom that leads to real love, relationships and fulfillment, Pope Leo XIV said....
Learn MoreThe Church is proof of God's plan to unite humanity, Pope Leo says
THE Catholic Church is not merely an institution, but a visible sign of God's plan to unite all humanity in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, Pope Leo...
Learn MoreBrisbane archdiocese backs new protections for faith communities, warns against powers to ban speech
BRISBANE archdiocese is voicing support for a new state bill targeting antisemitism and terrorism that increases penalties for people interrupting Masses, assaulting priests and stealing from churches, but questions sections...
Learn MoreAsh Wednesday - Where do the ashes come from and what do they mean?
CATHOLICS across the world begin the 40 days of Lent with ministers marking their foreheads with ashes at Ash Wednesday liturgies every year - but why ashes, where do they...
Learn MoreAsk the Holy Spirit for help choosing a Lenten penance, Brisbane priest says at packed Ash Wednesday Mass
CROWDS at St Stephen's Cathedral today prove Ash Wednesday is still one of the most popular days in the Church calendar. Dominican Father David Willis celebrated the 12.30pm Mass at...
Learn MoreListen and respond to the word of God, Archbishop Mackinlay says in Lenten letter
BRISBANE Archbishop Shane Mackinlay says Lent is a time to turn to God and renew our relationships with those around us. Here's his Lent pastoral letter for 2026: There have...
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