Posts Tagged ‘Archdiocese of Hobart’

Archbishop’s ‘Salt to the Earth’ letter criticised for anti-LGBT stance

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

A letter from Hobart’s Archbishop Julian Porteous criticises various social issues including transgender rights, legal abortion and same-sex marriage – and has him in trouble. Titled “We are salt to the earth”, the letter has faced backlash from politicians and LGBTIQA+ advocates. The May 2 letter was sent initially to Guilford Young College students and Read more

Catholic priest reaches out through sport and faith

Monday, April 29th, 2024
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A Catholic priest based in Tasmania, Australia, exemplifies how sport can be a powerful tool for evangelisation in contemporary society. Fr Leo Zenarosa, Administrator of the Bridgewater-Brighton Parish, dedicates his mornings to prayer and exercise. He often rises at 5am and runs for up to two hours. During these runs he finds solace in prayer, Read more