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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope Francis meets group that prepared text for next phase of Synod
Pope Francis has recently personally expressed his thanks to the four dozen people who read through hundreds of reports about the listening phase of the Synod of Bishops.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, was in Rome for the occasion, which included reviewing the 112 syntheses submitted by national bishops’ conferences from around the world, as well as syntheses from the Eastern Catholic churches, religious orders, church organisations and movements, offices of the Roman Curia and individuals.
New report reveals impact of COVID on essential workers
A new report by the Australian Catholic University and the United Workers Union found that the COVID-19 health crisis was worsened by government policies at a state and federal level which saw a winding back of JobKeeper and the Coronavirus Supplement.
Premier Mark McGowan announces end to state of emergency
The decision marks a major milestone in WA’s journey through the pandemic, with Mr McGowan saying the Government was confident the virus could now be safely managed in the community.
Creative talent on display at Chisholm Catholic College
A recent practical and creative arts exhibition at Chisholm College saw guest speaker and former student Olive Cheng speak about her journey to becoming an artist.
The intersect of faith and human development brought to light at Notre Dame
Professor Father Eamonn Conway has last week provided a rich and stimulating address exploring how faith and integral human development intersect, and their importance in creating intellectually and spiritually developed people who live their lives authentically.
Groups invited to prepare for next Synod of Bishops phase
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary-General of the Synod of Bishops, is pictured at the Vatican, 7 October 2019. Photo: CNS/IPA/Sipa USA via Reuters.
The National Centre for Pastoral Research is
inviting groups of seven to 10 people to express their interest in
participating in the next round of consultation for the global Synod of Bishops
on Synodality.
The Document for the Continental Stag...
Lest we forget: Alistair reflects on 30 years service in Royal Australian Navy
Born in 1939 in New Guinea, Mr Dowsett grew up in Geelong and enrolled in the Navy cadets during his time at Geelong Grammar School. He went on to join the Royal Australian Navy in 1956 as a 17-year-old recruit, reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer by the time he was 28 years old. Photo: Supplied.
More than a century since the end of
the First World War, Mercy Place Mandurah residents ...
Who’s in the Pews: What the 2021 NCLS found about who’s at church and who is positive about it
The proportion of church attenders born overseas has risen over time according to results from the 2021 National Church Life Survey (NCLS). Photo: Michelle Tan.
Young adult
church attenders are most likely of any age group to report they are fully
confident their local church can achieve what it has set out to do, according
to results from the 2021 National Church Life Survey (NCLS).
Th...
Students celebrate foresight of Mercy Sisters initiative
Fifty years ago, Mercy Sisters from St Brigid’s West Perth had the foresight to establish Mercy College Koondoola, with the College now claiming the benefits of that initiative and the carrying out of that mission ever since.
‘The Mystery Man’: A hyperrealistic artwork of the Shroud of Christ
A hyper-realistic, volumetric artwork of the body of Christ as revealed on the Shroud of Turin is on display at the Cathedral of Salamanca, as part of a “pilgrim” exhibition visiting five continents.
