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From the Director - Deep faith is a gift from God People of deep faith don't have much to show for the treasure, God's presence, that dwells in them but they give us hope because God is almost tangible in them. (more) |
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A once in a lifetime opportunity One week prior to World Youth Day (WYD) 2013 in Rio, 150 pilgrims from Australia and New Zealand arrived in Chile for a Mission Experience in four Columban Parishes.(more) |
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Faith at a time of a Federal election A reporter asks if it is proper for Faith Groups to speak out about Climate Change at the time of a Federal election. Representatives of Australian religions replied, "Yes, it is our duty". (more) |
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PREDA welcomes volunteers and interns Not satisfied to remain in Ireland working in a low-paid job for which he was over qualified, Fergal Mawe has taken his newly acquired legal skills and put them to work for the benefit of underprivileged children in the Philippines.(more) |
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An evil social cancer The cartel soldiers forced a father and his three year old daughter to watch as they slit his wife’s throat. Then the child watched as they shot half her father’s face away and left him for dead. (more) |
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Reflection - Suicide a priority for the 'Year of Faith' Our aim is to strengthen the 'Youth Formation Programme' in Peru and make the parish a place where the youth feel at home and always welcome. (more) |
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Columbans launch the 2014 Calendar Art Guide! The Columban Calendar has been a part of Catholic life in Australia and New Zealand for over 90 years and has gained almost iconic status. Today we officially launch the 2014 Calendar Art Guide. (more) |
While fingers may be pointed at Philippine military it is more likely that the hired killer that parked his motor bike outside the house of father Pops on the morning of October 17, walked up to him and shot him point blank as he was getting into his car, had the mark of an experienced trained assassin.