Brisbane archdiocese is opening a spirituality centre to be "a powerhouse of prayer". ROBIN WILLIAMS reports on the idea behind the initiative.
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Reaching out to mums in need
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.
Read More »Lulu speaks out against Congo horrors
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.
Read More »Helping to heal after abortion
Journalist SELINA VENIER sat down with four Brisbane women and they opened up about the most harrowing experience of their lives.
Read More »First of its kind faith initiative
Journalist SELINA VENIER experienced the enthusiasm of Archbishop John Bathersby's 'Jesus, Communion, Mission' vision recently during a visit to the Clayfield parish.
Read More »Caring for those who need it most
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.
Read More »Catenians build chain
An association of Catholic lay men has established its first Brisbane group. PAUL DOBBYN reports on the Catenian Association.
Read More »Caring from ‘womb to tomb’
Changes in modern family lifestyles and rapid population growth in south-east Queensland has opened up fresh fields for the Church's pastoral outreach...
Read More »Nigerian priests on a mission
Nigerian priests Frs Francis Onwunali and Gabriel Kalu were featured on the People page on November 7 last year soon after they arrived in Brisbane archdiocese. PAUL DOBBYN catches up with them to see how they have settled in.
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