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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Raya and the Last Dragon
The lively and colourful animated adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon” teaches viewers that trust is the necessary basis of peaceful coexistence while showcasing the ills produced by greed and aggression.
Vatican releases Pope’s Holy Week, Easter schedule
The Vatican published Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter, which due to coronavirus restrictions, will be celebrated primarily in St Peter’s Basilica with a very small congregation.
More children will suffer under ‘unjust’ Jobseeker payment
Catholic Social Service Australia (CSSA) has denounced the Government’s JobSeeker legislation, which will set the JobSeeker payment at just $44 a day from 28 March, saying it will push families into poverty.
Mercy College Harmunity Day 2021: A place where ‘Everyone Belongs’
This year’s Mercy College Harmunity Day theme accentuated the core message of “Everyone Belongs” where the school community focussed on the values of mutual respect, fairness, and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Dr Marco Ceccarelli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye70OvSHtZ0
Dr Marco Ceccarelli is a Plenary Council Member of the Archdiocese of Perth. Video: Max Hoh/Archdiocese of Perth.
Our next Plenary Member is Dr Marco
Ceccarelli, MA, PhD, current Director of the Centre for Faith Enrichment, the
adult faith formation agency of the Archdiocese of Perth.
Marco has taught European history,
literature and culture ...
Family ministry begins with listening, recognising grace, says Cardinal Farrell
This is the logo for the "Amoris Laetitia" Family Year, which begins on 19 March 2021. Pope Francis called the year for reflection on his 2016 Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, which offers conclusions drawn from the synods on the family in 2014 and 2015. Photo: CNS/ Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life)
By Cindy Wooden
Through baptism and the sacrament of marriage,
Catholic familie...
Minari
Set in the 1980s, Minari (A24), a gentle mix of drama and comedy, explores the immigrant experience from a Korean American perspective.
Vatican says no blessing ‘illicit’ unions, no negative judgment on gay people
While homosexual men and women must be respected, any form of blessing a same-sex union is “illicit”, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has this week affirmed. By Carol Glatz.
Upcoming national consultation recognises women’s contribution to and vision for the mission of the Church in Australia
Women of the Church in Australia will have the opportunity to have their voices heard, with their participation in a national consultation with two bishops on 27 March via media platform, Zoom.
Project Compassion 2021: Arsad’s story: Be more for a healthier community
Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet at home and was often sick due to open defecation. Through Caritas Australia’s support, Arsad and his community improved hygiene and sanitation and funded their toilets.
