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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Failure to raise the rate could entrench disadvantage
The belongings of the homeless lay sprawled across the sidewalk in Perth city. CSSA CEO Ursula Stephens says the original rate of JobSeeker is a barrier to work. Constantly struggling to pay rent and buy food, let alone health or dental care, makes it hard to look for and interview well for a job. Photo: Archdiocese of Perth.
Catholic Social Services Australia CEO
Ursula Stephens says the ...
Vinnies WA launch appeal to support bushfire recovery efforts
The Saint Vincent De Paul Society in Western Australia have responded to the current bushfire crisis by launching a Vinnies WA Bushfire Recovery Appeal that will help pay for immediate needs as well as emergency accommodation and living costs. The funds will also provide long term support through financial counselling services and assistance with the financial impact of damage and loss associated with the fires. By Contributor.
Francis: ‘Lent is time to grow in faith, hope, love and to share them’
Pope Francis’ Lenten message for 2021, released by the Vatican on 12 February, focusses on Lent as “a time for renewing faith, hope and love” through the traditional practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. And, by going to confession.
SPECIAL REPORT: Catholic school parents and Catholic Education seek a fairer funding deal
Students from Star of the Sea Rockingham play at a water fountain. Catholic Education Western Australia and Catholic School Parents WA have launched a joint election platform, seeking a fairer funding deal from the incoming State Government. Photo: Supplied.
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) and Catholic School Parents WA (CSPWA) have launched a joint election platform, seeking a ...
A fresh new look for Loving for Life in 2021
Loving for Life held its 2021 “Re-launch” event on 9 December 2020 at the Oxford Hotel, Leederville, attended by representatives of Catholic Education WA, the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Project, and leaders in Catholic schools.
Vinnies National Council calls for good economic sense
The National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) in Australia has called on the Federal Government to implement several key social policy issues. If addressed in the 2021-22 Budget, the key social policy issues would significantly improve many Australians’ lives and stimulate economic growth.
St Kieran Catholic Primary School ready for proud centenary
St Kieran Catholic Primary School will celebrate its centenary with a landmark Mass and school open day on Sunday 21 March.
Palms Australia opens recruitment for missions
Palm Australia is seeking mission recruitment assistance from the Catholic community across Australia with COVID-19 preventing the gatherings normally held to facilitate recruitment for the missions.
The Little Things
In the brooding crime-drama The Little Things (Warner Bros), writer-director John Lee Hancock sets out to explore moral ambiguity in the context of police work. The result, however, ultimately feels more muddled than finely balanced.
Francis to diplomats: Pandemic can spark needed change towards a better world
The coronavirus pandemic can either be a catalyst for change for the better or it will weaken a world already burdened by global crises, Pope Francis said.
