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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
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.
