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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Elderly called to be ‘teachers of tenderness,’ says Pope Francis
Speaking ahead of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, to be celebrated Sunday 24 July, the Holy Father said elderly men and women often have “a special sensitivity for care, for reflection and affection” that is sorely needed in today’s war-torn world
Vatican investments must follow Catholic social teaching, new policy says
In a statement issued this week, the Vatican has issued new rules that will ensure that Vatican owned investments will contribute “to a more just and sustainable world” and protect “the real value of the Holy See’s net worth and generate a sufficient return to sustainably contribute to the financing of its activities”.
Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder is the third direct sequel to the Marvel Comics-based franchise’s 2011 original featuring tongue-in-cheek humour and vivid action.
Pope Francis ‘pointing the People of God forward’
Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb delivered a public lecture entitled The Outsider Pope: Where is Francis leading our Church, hosted by the Diocese of Parramatta on Tuesday 5 July.
Palms Australia invites Perth Catholics to celebrate the return to global mission
Palms Australia Executive Director Roger O’Halloran is making a call out to Perth Catholics interested in mission opportunities.
Artistic talents on stage and canvas, Spirit of the Arts Festival is back for 2022
After limitations in 2020 and 2021, this year’s Spirit of the Arts Performing Arts Festival begins on 21 July with a Praise and Worship celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth.
Archbishop Costelloe commences term as Conference President
At the Bishops Conference’s biennial election of president and vice-president in May, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was elected President, and Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP re-elected Vice-President.
Plenary Council Second Assembly: Members approve Council closure
Plenary Council Members applaud the closing of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia, Saturday 9 July 2022. Photo: Fiona Basile/ACBC.
The nine-month celebration phase of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia ended on Saturday, with Council Members standing and applauding as President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB formally declared the Council closed.
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Plenary Council Second Assembly: Council re-imagines the Church through a missionary lens
Archbishop Costelloe encouraged Members to believe that what the Archangel Gabriel said to the Blessed Virgin Mary is true for them today: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow.”
Plenary Council Second Assembly: Second Assembly ends on high note
Plenary Council Members have celebrated the passage of almost all motions contained in the Motions and Amendments document that formed the second assembly’s agenda on Friday 8 July.
