Posts by iosifi
Daisy’s Story: A Journey of Hope and Resilience
In the quiet suburbs of north Brisbane, a small house brims with the laughter and dreams of a four-year-old girl named Daisy*. Living with her grandma, Daisy’s life is one…
Read MoreA Journey of Faith and Giving: Iain’s Story
Iain is a survivor of domestic and family violence. His childhood was marked by ongoing physical and emotional abuse from his father, who struggled with severe mental health issues. Despite…
Read MoreCelebrating Brad’s Journey to the Priesthood: A Story of Dedication and Support
In a remarkable journey of faith and dedication, Brad, a former teacher, is on his path to becoming a priest. His story began in a classroom where he nurtured the…
Read MoreCelebrating Friendship and Support: A Reflection from Father Frank Jones
How do you define a friend? Is it someone who shares life’s ups and downs with you, or perhaps someone you can relax with on a quiet Sunday afternoon? Maybe…
Read MoreTransforming lives through education: Ruwan’s journey with the Mary MacKillop Fund
The Mary MacKillop Bursary Fund was established to provide hope and support to families in crisis, when they need the care of a Catholic community most. At the heart of…
Read MoreGrassroots programs supported through grants funding in the Archdiocese
In a resounding testament to the power of community and generosity, the Catholic Foundation is pleased to share that the 2023 Annual Grants funding round has successfully allocated over $240,000…
Read MoreA vocation to grow the priesthood in Brisbane
Being a priest these days is not a popular choice, and the young men at Holy Spirit Seminary swim against the tide in many ways. They’re following a calling that…
Read MoreWill you give teenagers a safe space to tell their story?
More than 4,000 teenagers across Queensland came to Centacare for domestic and family violence support in the last two years. These young people, between the age of twelve and eighteen,…
Read MoreProvide care for retired, unwell and elderly priests
People sometimes ask me if life as a priest is lonely. And I guess the answer is, it can be. We don’t often have time to be lonely – between…
Read MoreNew deacons from Holy Spirit Seminary
Our Church is changing. In some really big ways, but also in the small, not-so-obvious ways that go almost unnoticed, until one day you look back and think “when did…
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