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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
From Holy Land to Holy Hearts: UNDA students transformed by immersive experience
UNDA theology lecturer Dr Lawrence Pang has this week spoken firsthand of his recent journey to Israel, together with Masters of Education students, highlighting how walking through Israel has provided greater ‘on the ground’ insights into the historical, geographical, and cultural nuances of the land.
Australasian Catholic Press Association announces 2023 Conference and theme
ACPA President and Diocese of Townsville Communications Media Manager Neil Helmore said the Conference is this year looking to increase the knowledge of Catholic communications professionals and how they can listen, speak, and communicate with heart.
SPECIAL FEATURE: THE VOICE: We must strive to listen, says Fr Frank Brennan
Jesuit Fr Frank Brennan SJ has recently talked about the impending decision and vote of the Voice; the referendum to decide to change the Australian constitution to recognise our First Nations People.
“We must strive to listen to community leaders who know what is good for their communities just as those of us who are not Indigenous know what is good for ourselves and our loved ones,” writes Fr Frank.
Jesus is the best life coach, Pope Francis tells Hungarian youths
Everyone has a talent, the Holy Father has last weekend told more than 10,000 young people gathered at Budapest Stadium, Hungary, but using it just to earn money or have fun will not bring happiness.
A Passage of Hope for Young Girls in Timor-Leste
Amidst the challenges of unemployment and a lack of qualified employees in rural areas like Venilale, the school offers hope to the younger generation, particularly for younger girls.
Salvado’s new facilities to enhance learning skills
The college community, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) representatives, and guests gathered for the blessing and opening of stages 3, 3a and 3b of the college’s construction project on Thursday, 16 March.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
As leader of the titular team of miscellaneous superheroes, Peter is naturally alarmed when a previously unknown enemy endowed with mighty fighting prowess suddenly invades the ensemble’s headquarters, Knowhere.
Doubleview Parish to celebrate 50th anniversary
Members of Perth’s school and parish communities, especially any who have a past association with Doubleview, are warmly invited to attend any of the upcoming as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.
‘Synodal Reform in the Church’ – new podcast now available
In this episode, we hear from Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB who is part of the team preparing the global synod summit.
As a senior figure in the Australian Catholic Church, he has been deeply involved in synodality, and what it means for the Church.
New Apostolic Administrator of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Australia
The Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross was created by Pope Benedict in 2012 to provide a pathway for Anglicans to full communion in the Roman Catholic Church – Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo was last week appointed as Apostolic Administrator.
