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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
‘Old habit’ of covering up abuse must stop everywhere, pope says
Abuse against a minor is a kind of “psychological murder” that can destroy the victim’s childhood, Pope Francis has said.
Fan the Flame Prayer campaign launched for assembly countdown
A month-long prayer campaign in the build-up to the first assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia has been launched this week.
A life given in love: Aboriginal Catholic Ministry empowers student leaders to be a voice for Mission
Catholic Mission Perth Office invited student leaders from various Catholic schools and colleges to share their reflections on her incredible story and legacy, at St Joseph’s Convent Chapel in South Perth, WA.
Perth Community to join in celebrating bicentenary of Catholic education
Celebrations are continuing for 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, marking the bicentenary of the first ‘official’ Catholic school opened in Parramatta in October 1820.
Son of the South
Set during the sixties civil rights movement, Son of the South is based on the true story of Bob Zellner (Lucas Till), a Klansman’s grandson, who is forced to face the rampant racism of his own culture.
Salvatorian founder Fr Francis Jordan to be beatified
A great and long awaited event for the Salvatorians in Australia and worldwide is scheduled to take place on 15 May 2021 at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome.
The ceremony of beatification of Fr Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan, Founder of the Salvatorians, will be presided over by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, Vicar General of His Holiness, Pope Francis
Plenary Council Member Introduction: Sr Lucy Van Kessell PBVM
Sr Lucy is the Community Leader for the Presentation Sisters, based here in Perth, Western Australia.
New website showcases sacred, liturgical art
A website launched this week aims to deepen people’s appreciation of sacred art by featuring Australian artists and liturgical art in its various forms.
Centrecare Inc part of new House Emergency Response group to address WA’s homeless
Leaders from organisations providing emergency relief funding, support to renters in the private rental market, and peak bodies have established a Housing Emergency Response group to identify and drive immediate solutions that will mitigate the impact and harm of the housing crisis. By Contributor.
National groups welcome new CEO of Catholic safeguarding body
Ursula Stephens has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the recently-formed Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd. Photo: Supplied.
The three
member organisations of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd have welcomed the
appointment of Ursula Stephens as the chief executive officer of the
recently-formed company.
The board of
ACSL, which was established in December 2020 to ov...
