Hymn for St. Joseph the Worker Sons of Labor, Dear to Jesus

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From birth to graduation, our first steps to their first grandchildren. Mothers are there for us. Feeding, cheering, laughing, consoling, and through it all----loving us. Peek into this incredible relationship as one son realizes what a gift he has been given.

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Mission: one heart many voices is being held in Sydney, Australia from 29 April -1 May. It is a conference for those who are inspired to strive creatively for justice, truth, peace, freedom, reconciliation and the Reign of God in Australia and globally. It is a unique opportunity to listen, converse and experience the many and diverse voices that are an expression of the one heart of mission. The conference will explore the complexity and issues surrounding leadership, formation, theology and the practice of mission.

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ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Celebrated on 25 April, we recall the day that Australian and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli. In this video, Notre Dame academics Dr Christine De Matos and Dr John Rees explore the contribution of Anzac to Australian identity.

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On Thursday, 25 April, Australians and New Zealnders around the world will stand together as an occasion of national remembrance.

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Cardinal George Pell has launched his latest book, Contemplating Christ With Luke, during his current visit to Rome.

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It's the most popular book in history, and now it is a hit TV series! Mark Burnett and Roma Downey are bringing the Word of God to a new generation through "The Bible" television miniseries. Take a look at the trailer here on Xt3!

The evidence of our broken and hurting world is everywhere and the images are powerful. Even more powerful, though, is the rescue and hope that comes through Jesus Christ. *Note: This video contains some graphic imagery. Please keep your audience in mind when showing it.

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Catholic men studying to be priests have expressed their “deepest appreciation” for words and prayers of encouragement from grade school students participating in a New Jersey letter-writing campaign. In a project sponsored by the New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic grade school students are able to send words of encouragement to men studying to be priests in the United States and Rome. Visit this article to read more.

The incident, on a service to Craigieburn last Wednesday night, made national headlines after passengers showed their support for two fellow commuters who became the target of racist remarks. One of the passengers, Mahmood Sereaph Reza, 27, who stood up against racial abuse directed against him and friend Michael Awan, said he bore the woman no ill-will."My heart goes out to her," he said.Mr Reza hailed the national reaction to the disturbing incident."The fact that we're all united and we stand as a united front is obviously a beautiful thing, and it's something that should be commended.