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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Care not Kill’ Rally showcases the slippery slope of euthanasia
The steps of Parliament House were once again the scene of a rally this week Wednesday, 4 September with more than 1000 attendees joining together in defence of the sacredness of life.’
Church’s role in the modern digital world emphasised at 2019-2020 Social Justice Statement launch
Pope Francis’ call to “boldly become citizens of the digital world”, with the image of the Good Samaritan was credited as the inspiration behind the 2019-2020 National Social Justice Statement launch, that was officially launched by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) on Tuesday 3 September.
Corpus Christi College truly blessed as theatre is officially opened
Recently crowned as a joint winner of the Master Builder’s Bankwest Excellence in Construction Award, the Corpus Christi College Theatre was officially opened with a special ceremony on Tuesday 27 August 201
MPs begin debate on euthanasia legislation: Rally to add opposition voice
Western Australian Legislative Assembly MP’s this week began debating a bill to legalise euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide.
Biomedical Science graduate wins Catenian Scholarship 2019
The Catenian Association of Australia is currently in the process of discerning the next recipient of the organisation’s scholarship of $5000 continuous, which closed on 12 August after being advertised to Catholic students across Australia.
Australia participates in global Rosary
Australia will be involved in the Global Rosary this 13 October with the intentions of praying for protection of the country’s and its people, priests and religious, sanctity of life and marriage, the consecration of the country to the Immaculate Heart Of Mary and for the country to live out its calling as the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit.
Exemplary community service shown by Seton Catholic College staff
Staff of Seton Catholic College (SCC) spent a day using their skills, time and talents to demonstrate generosity through action at the Seton Staff Community Service Day, held on Monday 22 July.
Parish youth groups ramp up ACYF efforts
Group registrations for the fourth biennial ACYF – set to be to be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 8 to 10 December – will close on Friday 12 September 2019.
Perth community gathers to celebrate 125 years of Oblates in Fremantle
Australia is a young nation when compared to the millennia old traditions and rich history of continental Europe and, as such, the opportunity to celebrate 125 years of service in this country is a significant event, recognising Christian service and community building that shaped the city of Fremantle and the settlement of our great state.
Bishops pay tribute to Tim Fischer
Archbishop Mark Coleridge has paid tribute to former Ambassador to the Holy See Tim Fischer, who died today, saying he lived as a proud Catholic and a proud Australian.
