Parishioners called to be disciples of Jesus at Proclaim Conference
The key message for the Church is to call parishioners to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, keynote speakers Fr Michael White and Tom Corcoran told delegates attending the Proclaim 2014 Conference on the New Evangelisation..
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'A sword is passing in this area': Urgent call for fasting, prayer for persecuted Christians
Christians worldwide have been called to unite in a day of fasting and prayer for persecuted Christians across Africa and the Middle East.
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Initial response to Ebola outbreak was a 'failure'; disease now 'out of control' says aid group
The international response to the Ebola outbreak has been labelled a \'failure\', with the crisis in Africa now \'out of control\', international aid organisation Samaritan\'s Purse has said.
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Evangelist dies at 87; remembered for 'zeal', 'creativity' in children's ministry
Children\'s Missioner, Owen Shelley, has passed away at 87 years of age.
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Hundreds of Papua New Guineans commit to Christ in Will Graham outreach
An evangelistic rally in the Papua New Guinean city of Mount Hagen has seen hundreds commit to Christ.
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Samaritan's Purse Australia launches Disaster Relief Unit
Samaritan's Purse Australia today commissioned a purpose built Disaster Relief Unit, a move that will increase their capacity to provide 'second responder' support to communities affected by bushfires, floods, cyclones and other natural disasters.
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Contract signings by Premier, Minister signal new era in homeless services
NSW Premier Mike Baird, NSW Minister for Family and Community Services Gabrielle Upton and Wesley Mission CEO the Rev Dr Keith Garner today officially signed the first contracts for homeless services as part of the Going Home, Staying Home reforms.
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Australia should raise intake of persecuted Iraqi Christians, says ACL
The Australian Christian Lobby has called on the government to provide Iraqi Christians refuge after being driven from their homes by jihadist militant group, Islamic State (IS).
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Archbishop Glenn Davies calls for end to persecution of Iraqi Christians
The Archbishop of Sydney has joined other world leaders in calling for an end to the persecution of Iraqi Christians by jihadist militant group, Islamic State (IS).
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Secretary of State says US will continue to call for release of Saeed Abedini
The State Department\'s 2013 Report on International Religious Freedom was released Monday, and imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was mentioned in the document several times.
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$5 million aid to Gaza welcomed as hundreds of thousands need support
World Vision Australia has welcomed the Federal Government\'s pledge to give $5 million toward providing urgent humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
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100 years since World War I: Pope Francis pleads for 'mistakes of the past' not to be repeated
In a passionate plea, Pope Francis has called for an end to the ongoing violence around the world, namely across the Middle East and in Ukraine.
