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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New call for BJ Hickey Scholarship applications an opportunity for Scripture enthusiasts
The Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) last week renewed its call for applications for scholarships from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation for the year 2020.
MOVIE REVIEW: Little Women back again with an empowering message
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has motivated women of all ages to dream together and celebrate family for 150 years.
Prendiville College donates largest single school contribution to LifeLink
Prendiville Catholic College has last month made the single largest contribution by any Archdiocesan school to LifeLink Day since its inception in 1999.
St Peregrine’s prayers: intercession for the sick in Perth
Saint Peregrine, the 12th century Servite brother who was canonised by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726, may not be the best known saint in the communion sanctorum, but thanks to the efforts of the Servites, his place as patron of cancer patients and those afflicted by other illnesses is undergoing a revival.
Father’s Day: a time to celebrate dads at Mercy Place Lathlain
An 81-year-old Mercy Place Lathlain resident, father and grandfather spent this Father’s Day (Sunday 1 September) in good company.
Parramatta Bishop to share story of refugee and vocation journey
The 2019 National Association of Deacons’ (NAD) Biennial National Conference, scheduled for 3 to 6 October at the University of Notre Dame Australia Fremantle Campus, will feature a personal testimonial sharing from Parramatta Diocese Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, on his inspiring story of his journey from Vietnam to Australia in the 70’s as a refugee.
St Vincent de Paul Society WA to celebrate heritage, spirituality and mission
The St Vincent de Paul Society WA will this month celebrate the feast day of its patron with a Thanksgiving Mass in gratitude for God’s generosity in their work with those in need.
Identitywa welcomes new Board members
The year 2019 has seen a change in Identitywa’s Board of Management with the retirement of a long-serving member Levy Mpofu, and the appointment of two new members, Nicole Barnao and John Fitzgerald.
YCW Perth addresses mental health strategies
Despite the vast leaps forwards in mental health strategies executed on a state and national level, suicide still remains one of the leading causes of death in Australia.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October
Pope Francis has this weekend announced he will create 13 new cardinals on 5 October, choosing prelates from 13 different nations as a sign of “the missionary vocation of the Church that continues to proclaim the merciful love of God to all men and women of the earth”.
