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For special graces through Fr Francis Jordan

Jesus, Saviour of the World, You have given your servant Francis the gift of deep and strong faith, unwavering hope and heroic love for God and neighbour and a strong desire for the salvation of souls. Count him already here on earth among your blessed ones and through his intercession grant us what we humbly ask for. You, who live and reign for ever and ever. AMEN

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Decision this month on NSW ethics classes trial
An independent evaluator of NSW's trial ethics classes is wading through submissions and will deliver her report later this month.
Catholic healthcare group in talks about new Wollongong uni precinct
The University of Wollongong has held talks with the St Vincent's and Mater Health Sydney group over running a proposed $300 million private hospital and a health and medical precinct.
Hip-hop track picked as Pope's UK 'youth anthem'
The committee overseeing Pope Benedict's itinerary in Britain next week announced today that they have chosen a hip-hop track to be the official "youth anthem" for his visit.
Comment - The three stages of spiritual life
How does our spiritual life change and demand new things from us as we grow? Drawing upon the insights of John of the Cross, I believe there are three fundamental stages to our spiritual lives, three levels of discipleship, writes Ron Rolheiser.
WA singer produces Mary MacKillop songs CD
A parishioner from Western Australia has produced a CD with a Josephite sister with music to be used for liturgies and Masses that celebrate Mary MacKillop's canonisation.
Featured CD - Gospel of Love
James Maher is a brother in the order of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. His second album Gospel of Love has just been released.
Priest too frail to face abuse charges, lawyer argues
It would be "inappropriate" to try an elderly priest suffering from dementia over charges of indecently assaulting two boys more than 50 years ago, his lawyer told a Sydney court.
Islam-insulting Indian professor loses job at Catholic college
A South Indian professor, whose hand was chopped off by Muslim extremists over an exam question allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad, has lost his job at his Catholic college.
Feature - Pastoral care by boat in the Amazon
Since 2004 Fr Gino Alberati, a Capuchin Father working in Brazil, has had at his disposal a 15-metre motor launch, which has given an enormous boost to the pastoral care among the riverside communities in the upper Amazon.
Featured website - BBC interview with Lord Patten
Christopher Patten, former Governor of Hong Kong, has overseen preparations for the Papal visit of Great Britain. In this video interview with the BBC, he discusses the build-up and what the Pope will try to achieve.

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