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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Social Justice Statement Perth Launch: Church explores how to make a genuine online presence
Being present and grounded in the ‘real world’ is vital in order to be able to make a positive contribution to the relationships that are formed and built in the digital world today, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton communicated to those present at the Perth launch of the 2019 Social Justice Statement held on 26 September in conjunction with the Social Justice Sunday celebrations.
Viva La Virgen! Our Lady procession takes to Swan River
The Our Lady of Peñafrancia first fluvial procession in Western Australia took place along Elizabeth Quay on the afternoon of 21 September.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God
To help the Church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the Word of God.
MOVIE REVIEW: Ad Astra
The Latin motto from which the compelling sci-fi drama Ad Astra (Fox) takes its title assures us that, by persevering through difficulties, we can aspire to reach the stars.
CEWA strategic directions discussed at biennial Catholic Schools Board Chair Conference
More than 100 Catholic school board chairs and representatives met in Perth on Friday 20
EXCLUSIVE: Relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux coming to Perth in 2020
For the first time in 18 years, the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux, one of the most popular saints of modern times, will visit Perth and other locations across Australia next year on a four-month pilgrimage with her parents, Saints Louis and Zélie Martin.
St Vincent de Paul Society appreciates those who give generously
Saint Vincent de Paul Society commemorated the Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul (the Patron Saint of Charities) on 27 September at a special Thanksgiving Mass, in gratitude for God’s generosity in their work with those in need and in celebration of a rich heritage of spirituality and mission in Australia.
For communications day, Pope Francis says memories can help unite people
By Paige Hanley
Pope Francis will highlight the important role of memory and storytelling across generations as a way to bring people together in a world marked by discord and division, the Vatican has announced this week.
Pope Francis believes that memory - far from being a static, inflexible recollections of the past - has dynamic and transformative power that can influence and foster uni...
Notre Dame hosts ‘cultural immersion’ for District and Supreme Court judges
A three-day, cultural immersion program has taken senior judges from Western Australia’s District and Supreme Courts into the heart of the Kimberley with an opportunity to meet with and hear directly about Aboriginal history, culture, language, country and family life.
Mercy Health: taking a trip down memory lane
Aging well and staying engaged in sport were two issues close to the heart of 74-year-old Kenneth Thorpe as the residents of Mercy Place Edgewater came together this week to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on Tuesday 1 October.
