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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Mercy College asks ‘What would Jesus Do?’ for RE Week
Mercy College Koondoola has celebrated Religious Education Week at the end of Term Three in culmination with Mercy Day celebrations.
Australian Catholic Youth Festival theme song released
A new theme song has been released ahead of the 2019 Australian Catholic Youth Festival.
EXCLUSIVE: Relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux coming to Perth in 2020
The relics of the French saint will be accompanied by the relics of her parents Sts Louis and Zélie Martin.
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.
From February through May 20...
Philippines justice immersion: cross-cultural charity
Fifteen days immersed in a different culture; working with the homeless and disadvantaged on the streets of Manilla; ministering on an island entirely dedicated as a refuge for the impoverished; visiting and supporting Catholic schools in remote regional areas – all of these are just some of the experiences on offer as part of the Philippines Justice Immersion tour planned for January 2020.
Euthanasia laws invoke need to pray, says Bishop Sproxton
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week invited Perth Catholics to join with the entire Perth community in attending a prayer service in response to the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation currently being debated by the West Australian government.
New chapter starts for Andrea despite adversity
It’s the peace and quiet, and finally, after a long time, being able to have her very personal and revered belongings around her, that Andrea feels makes her new home just perfect.
INTERNATIONAL: Show others God’s mercy, don’t judge them, says Pope Francis
Christians are not licensed “inspectors of other people’s lives,” but rather disciples who reach out to others, assuring them of God’s love and welcoming them into the community, Pope Francis has said.
Plenary 2020 Listening and Discernment sessions to commence next month
In October 2020, the Church across Australia will gather for the first Plenary Council since the second Vatican Council and in preparation, the Listening and Discernment phase of the Plenary 2020 planning process has officially begun.
Malcolm Hart: ‘We all need to walk with young people’
Developing personal connections and being a part of significant faith experiences are the top things that the Catholic Youth of Australia long for, according to a recent survey done by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC).
Kalamunda Church builds office space, thanks to the music
A gala afternoon of music in honour of a good cause was all it took to unite the Kalamunda Holy Family Church Parish community on 22 September.
