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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Diocesan Assembly: Delegates gather for first Assembly of the 21st century
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Archdiocese of Perth has on 13 July held an Archdiocesan Assembly. More than 100 delegates from parishes, agencies and offices across the Archdiocese gathered for the occasion, including nominated clergy, religious, and lay delegates.
Feast of St Mary MacKillop 30th Anniversary of LifeLink and 25th Anniversary of LifeLink Day Speech
Speech by Bishop Don Sproxton on the Feast of St Mary MacKillop 30th Anniversary of LifeLink and 25th Anniversary of LifeLink Day
Listening in a synodal church involves non-defensive listening
In his speech for the Diocesan Assembly on Saturday 13 July, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke about the role of listening and discernment in the proposed Pastoral Council.
Housing a fundamental need, agree social service agencies
Commentary on changing mindsets that housing is a proposition on investment to one that housing is a fundamental human need was strongly echoed by all workshop participants.
Celebrating faith in action: CSSWA honours Belinda Bowden and Rosa Pasquale
On the morning of 31 July 31, the tranquil setting of St Mary’s Cathedral was filled with an air of reverence and celebration as Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) gathered to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women—Belinda Bowden and Rosa Pasquale—at the annual Employee and Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Modern slavery survivor to share his story
Mr Turaga is a survivor of modern slavery in Australia, consultant to the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) and Domus 8.7 Remediation Service Advisory Committee member. Image: Supplied.
The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery network is next week hosting a survivor of modern slavery.
In conjunction with the annual submission of Catholic Modern Slavery Statements, guest speaker...
Research project to study the future of lay governance in a Synodal church
Under the Code of Canon Law, a public juridic person (PJP) is the Church’s equivalent of a civil corporation, such as dioceses, parishes or religious congregations, established to carry out apostolate works in the name of the Church.
Celebrating 20 years of better health care in Timor-Leste
St John of God Health Care began working with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Health in 2004 on a pathology development program for better access to timely, accurate diagnostic information at Timor’s National Laboratory and Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV).
Sr Jacinta Unger: A zoologist’s path to faith, science, and sacred music
Her early life in Myanmar was marked by a close connection to her parish, where she discovered her love for music and service.
Obituary: Father Michael Casey remembered for humble spirit, unwavering commitment
Former South Perth Parish Priest Fr Michael Casey will be remembered for his practical nature that always ensured no one’s time was wasted, in addition to his devotion to his parishioners, his humble spirit, and his unwavering commitment to serving God’s people.
