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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Gonz blessed to glorify God with his artwork
The artwork of Rockingham parishioner Gonzalo Skinner can be seen across the Archdiocese of Perth, with different styles ranging from stained glass, sandblasted glass, acrylic structures and sculptures.
Hailing originally from a small town in Peru, Gonzalo continues to draw inspiration from his mum, who showed him different techniques and styles from a young age.
‘Life source’ of Yangebup Parish retires from full duties
In an exclusive interview with The Record, Prensentation Sister Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM expressed how entering religious life has blessed her abundantly.
“I had plenty of time to think about it after all my studies. After my dad’s death, I spent two years with mum in Bunbury housekeeping at the Cathedral Presbytery.
“I just had that ‘feeling’ that I wanted to become a Sister, like my sisters,” she joked
SPECIAL REPORT: Grzegorz Rapcewicz Ordained to the Diaconate as a missionary disciple of Christ
Redemptoris Mater Seminary’s Grzegorz Rapcewicz was Ordained to the Diaconate at St Mary’s Cathedral on 12 August by Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton. Dcn Rapcewicz will continue to serve his ministry at Osborne Park Parish while awaiting the next step of his vocation – priesthood. By Matthew Lau.
Archdiocese, CEWA in joint slave-proofing stance
The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Catholic Education Western Australia have last month gathered to jointly launch their respective Modern Slavery Statements.
Notre Dame graduands enter a new chapter in the story of their lives
Hundreds turned out for the 2pm and 6pm UNDA Graduation Masses on 12 July at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Benedict XVI exhibition showcases pontiff’s photographs, objects
An exhibition of photographs and objects belonging to Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is displayed at Poli Art Gallery, Rome, and online from 29 June to 22 December 2021.
Grzegorz readies himself for Ordination to the Diaconate
Redemptorist Mater seminarian Grzegorz Rapcewicz has spent 10 years discerning his vocation and is now set to be ordained to the Diaconate, en route to priesthood, on 12 August at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Centenarian Sr Evangelist Barrett PBVM savours double celebration
An Oak Jubilee and a 100th birthday are just two of the remarkable achievements of Presentation Sister Evangelist Barrett PBVM, endearingly known by her carers at Nazareth House as “Sr Mary”.
Property advisor honoured with Apostolic Blessing for services to the Church community
David Anthony Barnao, Principal of David Barnao & Co (now Barnao Property), has last week been gifted an Apostolic Blessing for his decades of resolute services to the Church and wider community.
Perth weathers the storm, residents roll up for WA
Perth Metropolitan and Peel Region entered a four-day lockdown from 29 June to 2 July (inclusive), with measures alleviated into three days of interim restrictions from 3 July to 5 July (inclusive).
