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International mental health service reduces stigma and discrimination, thanks to St John of God
Haus Bung, located in Madang on Papua New Guinea’s north coast, is the nation’s first clubhouse for people experiencing mental health issues and was established by St John of God International Health on behalf of the Brothers of St John of God.
SPECIAL REPORT: Cardinal Pell’s faith, suffering remembered at Vatican funeral
The Holy Father, who had praised the Cardinal for keeping his faith “with perseverance even in the hour of trial,” arrived in St Peter’s Basilica at the end of the Mass to preside over the final rite of commendation, as he usually does for cardinals who die in Rome.
The Life and Times of Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell kisses a crucifix at the entrance of the Church of St Maria Domenica Mazzarello in Rome 20 March 2004. Cardinal Pell celebrated his first Mass at his titular church - a church in the Diocese of Rome that a new cardinal is given title to. Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal in October 2003. Photo: CNS/Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press.
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Catholic Bishops praise Cardinal Pell’s ‘strong and clear leadership’
Australia’s Catholic Bishops have mourned the passing of Cardinal George Pell, who died in Rome age 81 after suffering a heart attack, brought on by complications from hip replacement surgery.
CARDINAL PELL SPECIAL REPORT – Pell’s faith influenced whole family: friends and colleagues recall his kindness and devotion
Cardinal Pell’s niece Juliette Pell has this week shared her fond memories of growing up with “Uncle George” to The Record, emphasising the impact of his devotion to the church on her own faith and that of her family.
Flame Congress to enrich lives of Perth Catholics
The theme of this year’s Flame Ministries Congress is ‘Heart of Worship’ and the aim is to bring participants into a deeper and more intimate relationship with God.
Norbertine Fr Peter Stiglich celebrates 40 years of ordination
In celebrating 40 years of life as a priest and religious, Norbertine Fr Peter Joseph Stiglich O Praem says he drew his spiritual strength from having grown up in a faithful Catholic family.
SPECIAL REPORT – Pope Francis remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’
Just as Pope Benedict dedicated his pontificate to directing the faithful’s focus to the person of Christ, Pope Francis dedicated his homily to Christ’s loving devotion and suffering witness as the “invitation and the program of life that he quietly inspires in us,” rather than on a summary of his predecessor’s life.
Pope Benedict: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith
Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics of Catholic faith, is likely to go down in history books as the first pope in almost 600 years to resign.
Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Statement on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. By the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB Archbishop of Perth
