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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Church opens canonical investigation into Bishop Saunders
Bishop Saunders stood aside as Bishop of Broome in March 2020 after media reports that Western Australia Police had begun an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Holy See has now initiated a canonical investigation.
The Pell Diaries: Volume I – In the Name of the Father
Volume One of his prison diaries states, “No matter what you are going through, the Father has allowed it, for one reason or another.”
The three-part series by Cardinal George Pell is a must read for every Catholic, writes Michael Britton.
The Psychology of Sex Abuse in the Church
Fr Hans Zollner is an expert in the sexual abuse crises in the Catholic Church.
In this frank interview, Fr Zollner talks to EWTN’s Colm Flynn about some of the findings from his research into the abuse crises in the Church.
What do Catholics in Australia believe?
A new study about Catholics in Australia and what they believe is being led by Professor Stephen Bullivant from the University of Notre Dame Australia and St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK and Dr Philippa Martyr from the University of Western Australia.
Vatican’s first ever World Cycling Team hears stories of truth-telling and reconciliation
The first ever Vatican World Cycling Team last weekend joined Caritas Australia to learn about truth-telling and reconciliation.
Multi-faith service to support call for climate justice
A multi-faith service will this month be held in Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral in support of calls for an end to approvals for new coal and gas projects and to public subsidies for fossil fuel industries.
Fr Maurice Toop remembered for dedication to ministry to indigenous people
In a special obituary written by Fr Maurice Toop himself, Perth Catholics gain a special insight in the life of the Perth priest who will be remembered fondly for his dedication to the ministry to indigenous people and love for the many people to whom he ministered in Northbridge, Highgate, Maylands, Northam, Osborne Park and the Diocese of Geraldton. He passed away peacefully on 13 August 2022.
Mary MacKillop Sisters celebrate 1700 years of Religious Life
Sisters of St Joseph Congregational Leader, Sister Monica Cavanagh reflected that as young Sisters, the Golden Jubilarians had in the words of Pope Francis, “bought a pair of walking shoes and set out on uncharted paths”.
Western Australian Sisters Alma Cabassi, Nola Goodwin and Maree Riddler were among those who celebrated their Golden Jubilee.
Teenage Vertigo rock Spirit of the Arts stage
Teenage band Vertigo, from Seton Catholic College, have professionally recorded two original songs at Vision Recording studios with Jon Clements. The band was awarded ‘most outstanding performance’ at the recent Catholic Performing Arts Festival last month.
OBITUARY: Christ’s mercy recalled in the life of Fr Milton Arias
Perth priest Fr Milton Arias was recently farewelled during a funeral service in his home Diocese of Valledupar, Columbia. Fr Milton passed away on 8 August 2022.
In an interview with The Record for his ordination to the priesthood in 2003, Fr Milton said he felt very privileged that God has called him.
