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5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Advent

ADVENT is quickly approaching, and as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.
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Dad jokes, directors, milo and ministry – Dr Clare Burns shares her ongoing Rosies story

By Dr Clare Burns WHAT does hope look like? Sometimes, it looks like a steaming cup of coffee offered on a cold night.
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BCE’s class of 2025 ready to take on their next adventure beyond school

BRISBANE Catholic Education will see 4000 graduates walk out the school gates for the last time today. Mary MacKillop College ...
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Pope Leo appoints former Brisbane priest Monsignor Anthony Ekpo to key role in Secretariat of State

POPE Leo XIV has appointed Nigerian Monsignor Anthony Ekpo as assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State. Fr ...
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Soaring above the clouds is a magical experience, columnist Terry Lees writes

By Terry Lees WHENEVER I take a plane flight, I am always captivated by the cloud formations.   According to the World ...
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New study finds local volunteers key to rebuilding after Queensland disasters

AS the annual storm and bushfire season builds, new research has shown community organisations like the St Vincent de Paul ...
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What is Advent, when does it start, and how to prepare for Christmas

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