The Catholic Leader Keeping Faith with You

Brisbane Catholics Lee and Christine Rush, through their campaign to save their son Scott from the death penalty, are changing attitudes to capital punishment. PAUL DOBBYN reports

Archbishop John Bathersby recently completed a whirlwind series of gatherings in the deaneries of Brisbane archdiocese, sharing the archdiocese's vision for renewal centred on Jesus, Communion, Mission. SELINA HARRIS spoke with Archbishop Bathersby about his experience of meeting with hundreds of Catholics to speak about the basis of our faith.

Brisbane archdiocese is opening a spirituality centre to be "a powerhouse of prayer". ROBIN WILLIAMS reports on the idea behind the initiative.

Brisbane archdiocese, in an effort to support women facing difficulties because of pregnancy - difficulties that may have some considering an abortion - is establishing an outreach powered mainly by volunteers from the parishes. Journalist SELINA VENIER attended the first training day for volunteers.

Lulu Mitshabu is determined to tell as many people as possible about "a war on women" in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reporter ROBIN WILLIAMS was at a 2009 International Women's Breakfast in Brisbane when Ms Mitshabu spoke about the horror story.

Journalist SELINA VENIER sat down with four Brisbane women and they opened up about the most harrowing experience of their lives.

Journalist SELINA VENIER experienced the enthusiasm of Archbishop John Bathersby's 'Jesus, Communion, Mission' vision recently during a visit to the Clayfield parish.

Reporter PAUL DOBBYN tells the story of three women - two from Caboolture and Woodford, north of Brisbane, and one from Thailand - whose friendship has grown because of their care for orphans.

An association of Catholic lay men has established its first Brisbane group. PAUL DOBBYN reports on the Catenian Association.