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Jesus Christ shines brightly through the darkness to illuminate Stanthorpe - The Catholic Leader

1 week ago | catholicleader.com.au | Selina Venier

STANTHORPE parishioners and visitors had the opportunity to find the light of Christ in darkness this year. Parish administrator Fr Nathan Webb said the parish’s Tenebrae was a collaboration that grew from the lack of sacred time during COVID lockdowns. Tenebrae, Latin for darkness, is a solemn Holy Week liturgy celebrated in the days leading to Easter. With Scripture, psalms, and gradual extinguishing of candles, it offers deep reflection on Jesus Christ’s Passion.
East Timorese mourn the death of 'voice of the poor' Padre Domingos Maubere

3 weeks ago | catholicleader.com.au | Mark Bowling

EAST Timor is mourning the death of one of its most respected spiritual and social figures — Padre Domingos Maubere – known as a voice for the poor, a defender of the vulnerable and a fierce advocate for justice. The popular priest died in a hospital in the capital Dili on Thursday, May 16 at age 73, following complications from a prolonged illness.
The first step in Pope Francis' funeral rites held at the Vatican - The Catholic Leader

1 month ago | catholicleader.com.au

AFTER Pope Francis’ death at age 88 on Easter Monday, the first stage in the papal funeral rites, called “the rite of the ascertainment of death and deposition in the coffin” was held. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just 12 hours […]
Blessed Carlo Acutis changing lives across Australia ahead of his canonisation

1 month ago | catholicleader.com.au | Matt Emerick

GABRIELLA Robinson cannot wait for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis – and thousands of others around Australia feel the same way. “I love blessed Carlo. I think he’s got an incredible story,” Miss Robinson, 18, said. Blessed Carlo Acutis’ canonisation Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, April 27 in Rome, during the Jubilee of Teenagers.
Blessed memories of schooling in Stanthorpe rekindled - The Catholic Leader

2 months ago | catholicleader.com.au | Selina Venier

RECALLING the learning and teaching reality of “no teacher aides, Special Needs teachers or photocopiers,” Toowoomba’s Pamela Sullivan travelled within the diocese, to Stanthorpe on February 7, as the guest speaker at the 150th anniversary of St Joseph’s School.
Double sesquicentenary celebration for Stanthorpe parish and school

Mar 4, 2025 | catholicleader.com.au | Selina Venier

IT’S not often that a parish and their school community are the able to bask in the joy of two sesquicentenaries. When Toowoomba Bishop Ken Howell visited the parishioners, students, staff, parents and caregivers of St Joseph’s parish and school in Stanthorpe from February 7 to 9, that’s precisely what occurred – the parish’s 150 years officially clocking over in 2024 and the school’s on February 9.
Pope Francis writes from hospital about 'blessing' hidden in frailty

Mar 2, 2025 | catholicleader.com.au | Matt Emerick

POPE Francis’ condition remained “stable” on March 2, and he “did not require non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only high-flow oxygen therapy,” the Holy See said in its medical bulletin. The 88-year-old Pope did not have a fever, it said, but “in view of the complexity of the clinical picture, the prognosis remains guarded”.
Ingham hit hard by flooding – Bishop Tim Harris offers prayers and support as region braces for more rain - The Catholic Leader

Feb 2, 2025 | catholicleader.com.au | Matt Emerick

THE north Queensland town of Ingham is a disaster zone with floodwaters inundating homes and businesses leaving one woman dead. Large parts of North Queensland are under threat and thousands are under evacuation orders as rain and flooding threatens the region. Investigations are underway into the death of a 63-year-old woman at Ingham on February 2 after a State Emergency Service vessel was assisting members of the public through flood waters when it struck a tree and flipped.
Devoted son of St Dominic, Fr Joseph Truong farewelled from Carina parish

Jan 26, 2025 | catholicleader.com.au | Matt Emerick

DOMINICAN Father Joseph Truong was remembered as a dedicated man of God by family, friends, his brothers in religious life and the wider Carina parish at his funeral Mass on January 9. Fr Troung died on December 22 after battling serious illnesses for many years. He was 65. Dominican provincial Fr Dom Murphy said in his homily at Our Lady of Graces Church that they gathered to bury “our brother who we love.”“He was a very good man to us his Dominican brothers … always.
Devoted son of St Dominic, Fr Joseph Truong farewelled from Carina parish

Jan 15, 2025 | catholicleader.com.au | Matt Emerick

DOMINICAN Father Joseph Truong was remembered as a dedicated man of God by family, friends, his brothers in religious life and the wider Carina parish at his funeral Mass on January 9. Fr Troung died on December 22 after battling serious illnesses for many years. He was 65. Dominican provincial Fr Dom Murphy said in his homily at Our Lady of Graces Church that they gathered to bury “our brother who we love.”“He was a very good man to us his Dominican brothers … always.