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Standing At the Edge of the Rubicon
By Karl Brown
It was nearly 2,000 years ago that Julius Caesar defiantly marched his army to the edge of the Rubicon river; made his famous declaration ‘alea yacta est’ (the die has been cast); and waded across the shallows and into an historic conflict.
Here in Western Australia, we sit on the precipice of an unprecedented and potentially irreversible decision in our state’s history.
We h...
INTERNATIONAL: Pope to new Cardinals: ‘Loving, loyal service requires feeling God’s love’
In a ceremony to create 13 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded new and old members of the College of Cardinals how much their ministry and service depends on their realising how much God loves them and has been compassionate with them.
Bishop Anthony Randazzo named Bishop of Broken Bay
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo the fourth Bishop of Broken Bay, a diocese that covers much of Sydney’s North Shore and the New South Wales Central Coast.
Homelessness and Hunger: Rice Day for LifeLink at St Jude’s
The students at St Jude’s Catholic Primary School in Langford came to school with little preparation on Rice Day, Friday 18 August.
PLENARY 2020: Writing and Discernment Groups draw on Church’s talent
Six West Australians, together with some 70 people from across the country – including a dozen bishops – will serve on the six Discernment and Writing Groups that will help the Plenary Council build towards its first session in October 2020.
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
