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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
NATIONAL: Sydney Archbishop condemns NSW abortion legislation
Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher OP has openly condemned a new bill that would decriminalise abortion in the state of New South Wales.
National Deacons’ Conference less than three months away
Deacons from across Australia are preparing to descend on Perth, excited to hear about what God has planned for the members of their vocation in 2020 at the biennial 2019 National Association Deacons’ Conference, held from 3 to 6 October at The University of Notre Dame Fremantle Campus.
Two Catholic international book awards for former CFE Director
An Australian theologian has last month received two awards from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the close of the Catholic Media Conference held in Saint Petersburg, Florida on 21 June.
Students Association fights for the faithful of Australia’s universities
The Australian Catholic Students Association (ACSA) is one of the few bastions of Catholic faith that engages with students on campuses around Australia, striving to bridge the gap that often occurs when young people leave the sanctuary of a Catholic School and enter the radicalised, atheistic world of university.
The Shopfront, making a difference one meal at a time
The Shopfront is an Archdiocesan agency supported by volunteers with aims to relieve poverty and suffering in an inclusive, welcoming environment offering fellowship and hospitality to those in need of it.
SJOG Health Care calls for better access to end of life care that values the dignity of life
St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) remains opposed to and would not allow assisted suicide to be carried out in any of its seven WA hospitals or specialist palliative care units.
OBITUARY: Sister Mary Berry RSM
Beloved member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, Sister Mary Berry RSM, died on 28 June 2019.
Master Fr Shane Mackinlay named Bishop of Sandhurst
Pope Francis has this week appointed Father Shane Mackinlay, currently Master of Catholic Theological College Melbourne and a Parish Priest in Ballarat, the next Bishop of Sandhurst.
MARRIAGE DAY: Dymond couple credits faith as pillar of their love
Peter and Veronica Dymond candidly reflect back on their “beautiful” life together, sharing memories of some of their greatest joys, and how they overcame hurdles in life as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year.
OBITUARY: Respect and reflection as John Kobelke remembered
It can be hard to imagine a senior Australian politician in the days of his youth, rallying teachers in support of the anti-nuclear campaign, or volunteering to work as a teacher in Papua New Guinea during the 1970s – yet passions and political views are shaped over a lifetime and the formative impact of these experiences made the late John Kobelke a respected community leader, honoured by both sides of parliament.
The former West Australian government minister and Labor MP died in hospital on Sunday 23 June 2019, aged just 69, after complications associated with an illness.
