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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Francis: ‘Jesus takes on human suffering to draw even closer to people’
A Christian life should be filled with amazement – astonishment at the son of God suffering and dying for humanity and awe at realising how precious and loved people are in his eyes, Pope Francis said during Palm Sunday Mass for 2021.
EASTER MESSAGE 2021: Bishop Morrissey: ‘Who will roll away the stone for us?’
Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey shares his Easter message for 2021.
EASTER MESSAGE 2021: Bishop Sproxton: ‘Easter offers hope to all’
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton DD shares his Easter message for 2021.
EASTER MESSAGE 2021: Bishop Holohan: ‘Path to peace is to seek God’s will each day as Jesus did’
In his 2021 Easter message, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan speaks about the need to nurture ‘to the full’, the peace only Christ can give, the path to accepting Christ’s peace, and how Christians can renew our efforts.
Project Compassion 2021: Over 50 years of compassion and generosity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buC0--N2pRc
“For over half a century, generations of Australians have participated in Project Compassion. The initiative has raised millions since it began in 1965 – making it one of the nation’s longest running charity campaigns.”
For many
Australians, including Caritas Australia’s CEO Kirsty Robertson, Project Compassion’s iconic collection boxes have...
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 ...
