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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Space Jam: A New Legacy
There’s a strained tone to Space Jam: A New Legacy (Warner Bros), director Malcolm D Lee’s sequel to the 1996 sports comedy. LeBron James plays himself this time out, as Michael Jordan did a quarter of a century ago.
Secretariat begins discussing new synod process with bishops
After issuing revised guidelines for preparing for the next world Synod of Bishops, leaders of the synod’s General Secretariat held online meetings with the presidents and general secretaries of national and regional bishops’ conferences.
Digital Health to improve quality safety and efficiency in patient care
New innovations in digital health, telehealth and patient care are set to be expanded in Western Australia thanks to a new research appointment between St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals (SJGMPPH) and the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA).
Black Widow
As an addition to the Marvel Comics cinematic universe, the origin story ‘Black Widow’ (Disney) provides the expected elements of large-scale special effects and intrepid derring-do.
Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering Pope
Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance in a week after undergoing intestinal surgery, appearing on the 10th-floor balcony of his suite of rooms at the hospital on 11 July.
Mercedes College and St Peter’s Primary pupils explore Aboriginal culture
Mercedes College and St Peter’s Primary School students learnt about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture in the classroom.
Invitation to serve on the Council for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry
Baptised Catholics are invited to submit expressions of interest to serve on a national advisory body to the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry (BCELM).
Voluntary Assisted Dying: “We wish to provide the best care possible,” says Archbishop Costelloe
After an 18-month implementation period, Western Australia’s voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect last Thursday 1 July.
Founding member of Catholic Arts recognised with OAM
Former CEWA teacher and principal Roberta Chapman, who was a founding member of the Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges, was recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia recently in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. By Jesse Roberts.
‘Two Cultures, One Story’, an Aboriginal Elder’s memoir
‘Two Cultures, One Story’ is an Aboriginal Elder’s memoir bridges the cultural divide between black and white Australia, celebrating the talent and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices through the publication of quality literature.
