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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Reach out and give life through Workplace Giving
Children like Kaleb* are just one example of those being supported through Catholic Mission’s Workplace Giving program.
Australian synthesis for global Synod of Bishops published
The Australian synthesis, which emerged from a nine-month process that began in October 2021, draws from the diocesan consultation phase for the Synod of Bishops. Image: ACBC.
Catholics in
Australia have expressed a strong need for a Church that is missionary and a
Eucharistic community that is inclusive, the national synthesis for the global
Synod on Synodality reveals.
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Doing it tough for Passages
A new and unique fundraising event from St Vincent De Paul Society WA aims to be a great motivation for supporters to ensure participants have the ultimate bragging rights.
Suffering of others inspires Deacon Grzegorz to the priesthood
Deacon Grzegorz Rapcewicz will this week be ordained the 43rd priest from Perth’s Redemptoris Mater Seminary by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Hailing originally from Warsaw, Poland, Dcn Grzegorz highlighted the importance the domestic church had on his faith journey, which ultimately led him to the priesthood.
Hobart Cathedral restoration work extended
The Hobart Cathedral closed on 4 July 2022 to allow much-needed restoration to commence. Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous announced this week that the Cathedral will remain closed until early December, two months later than originally thought, to further advance restoration work.
DC League of Super-Pets
Introduced in previous DC Comics lore and dubbed Krypto, the pooch – according to Stern’s screenplay, penned with John Whittington – has shown unwavering devotion to the Man of Steel ever since he was a pup.
Annual Marriage Day Mass: Marriage the foundation of stable and healthy community, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking ahead of the upcoming annual Marriage Day Mass on Saturday 20 August, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton said that when a young couple plans for the Sacrament of Marriage, their hopes are that the love they have come to know in themselves and from their partner, will flourish and grow to greater heights and depths.
Desire for eternal youth is ‘delusional,’ says Pope Francis
“The conceit of stopping time — of wanting eternal youth, unlimited well-being, absolute power — is not only impossible, it is delusional,” he said. The Holy Father continued his series of talks on old age and reflected on Jesus’ farewell to his disciples during the Last Supper, in which he promised to “prepare a place” for them.
Mercedes Rocks the Chop with the Ponytail Project
On Friday 26 July, 36 Mercedes students from all year groups volunteered to take part in the Ponytail Project, stepping up to cut 20 centimetres or more of their hair for donation, as well as raising funds from friends and family for cancer research and support services for families affected by cancer.
Hitting the gym key to success for older golfers
University of Notre Dame Australia Exercise and Sport Science Head of Discipline Dr Chris Joyce said older golf players tend to suffer from musculo-skeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, which impact on their flexibility, strength, endurance and balance
