Dr Marco Ceccarelli completed his PhD research in History and European Studies at The University of Western Australia with a focus on Catholic journalism and its response to 21st century Islamic terrorism.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vietnamese Catholic Community marks the Year of Consecrated Life
“The old saying will always be true: ‘Where there are religious, there is joy!’,” stated Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter to All Consecrated People, just before declaring 2015 the Year of Consecrated Life.
If there is a group within the Archdiocese of Perth that took Pope Francis at his word, it is the Vietnamese Catholic Community, whose celebration marking the approaching end of the Year of Consecrated life was last month a resounding success.
2015 LIFELINK CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Volunteers an indispensable element of The Shopfront
As one walks through the premises of The Shopfront in Maylands during a busy weekday, it is immediately evident that the volunteers are the very heartbeat that pumps life through the Archdiocesan LifeLink organisation.
Anticipating one of WA’s greatest youth conferences: Embrace the Grace 2015
This year’s Embrace the Grace (ETG) Youth Conference is set to once again provide youth from across the Archdiocese aged 16 to 30 with the opportunity to explore faith, life and culture through a mixture of talks, workshops, music, drama and prayer.
Perth Filipino community gathers for inaugural celebration of faith, culture
The Filipino Catholic community from across the Archdiocese of Perth last month came together at St Mary’s Cathedral for the first time to celebrate the instalment of a monthly Mass in honour of their culture and faith.
Australian authors explore the relevance of Vatican II – The Great Grace: Receiving Vatican II Today
As the resulting publication of a conference with the same name hosted by the Archdiocese of Sydney from 20 to 23 May 2014, The Great Grace examines the numerous changes introduced by the Second Vatican Council to aspects of the Church such as liturgy, theology, communion, communication, and mission.
50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate: Christians and Jews commemorate Nostra Aetate at historical meeting
An event of major historical dimensions for Catholics and for Jews. With these simple yet poignant words, President of the Perth Hebrew Congregation, Julian Sher, last week opened the commemoration of the Vatican II document on Christian-Jewish relations, Nostra Aetate (In Our Times).
Archbishop Costelloe blesses new relics at St Anthony’s Parish
St Anthony’s Parish in Greenmount was privileged to have the relics of three Saints – its Patron Saint St Anthony of Padua, St John Paul II and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – installed in its Church by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on 7 November 2015.
Archbishop invites Perth Catholic Community to Pray for Paris
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week asked all parishes and other Catholic communities in the Archdiocese of Perth to unite in prayer for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris, which took place on Friday 13 November.
2015 LIFELINK CHRISTMAS APPEAL – Catholic Outreach set to expand pastoral care programs
Catholic Outreach’s pastoral care programs are gaining momentum in Perth as Director Peter Mc Minn and Outreach Officer Betty Thompson introduce the benefits of the LifeLink-sponsored agency to more parishes within the Archdiocese.
Blessing of the Fleet celebrates faith and culture at the heart of Fremantle
Scenes reminiscent of processions held in southern Italian villages to honour the saints could be seen through the streets of Fremantle on Sunday, 25 October 2015.
