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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Annual Marriage Day Mass to celebrate the gift of vocation
Married couples celebrating a significant milestone are being invited to renew their vows and celebrate their vocation at the 2019 Annual Marriage Day Mass.
New guidelines will inform Church’s response to abuse
The Catholic Church is developing new national policy guidelines to strengthen and standardise Church authorities’ responses to historical and contemporary concerns and allegations of abuse of children and vulnerable adults.
PLENARY 2020 Snapshot Report: A Joyful, Hope-Filled and Servant Community
The fifth Snapshot Report for the themes of the 2020 Plenary Council – titled “A Joyful, Hope-Filled and Servant Community” – as part of the second phase, Listening and Discernment, was released on Saturday 29 June.
Secrecy of confession must never be violated, says Pope Francis
In the light of “a worrying negative prejudice” against the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has recently ordered the publication of a document affirming the absolute secrecy of everything said in confession and calling on priests to defend it at all costs, even at the cost of their lives.
Sea Sunday a sign of support for sailors worldwide
The Catholic community will once again show its appreciation for the work of seafarers across the country this Sea Sunday, 14 July.
Catholic Homes welcomes new Chief Executive, Paul Andrew
Earlier this year, Chairman of Catholic Homes Board John Ogilvie announced Paul Andrew as the Chief Executive for the Archdiocesan aged care affiliate.
CEWA leads the way in online learning
An innovative award winning online learning program launched by Catholic Education Western Australia is providing students with an alternative to the traditional in-classroom learning.
OBITUARY: Vale Sr Anne Derwin RSJ
Catholic leaders have paid tribute to Sister Anne Derwin RSJ, the former congregational leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and president of Catholic Religious Australia, who died peacefully on 23 June at the age of 69.
Catholic Religious Australia event highlights Communio
A Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) session attended by 68 Religious Sisters from 12 congregations and a number of other visitors addressed the topic of “Communio: Stewarding a Life that Belongs to the Church and the World”.
INTERNATIONAL – With miracle confirmed in Sheen cause, plans for beatification can begin
With “overwhelming joy”, Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria has this week announced that Pope Francis had approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
