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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
What does a slavery-proofed parish look like?
Three parish priests are examining what a ‘slavery-proofed’ parish would look like and how to implement slavery-free parish morning teas during 2022.
With the support of their parish community, they plan to start the project on February 8, which is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, Patron Saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Animated character CathCroc to support children in their faith
Cathcroc launched by the Diocese of Darwin is an opportunity for the younger generation to connect with the Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci in a fun interactive way to learn about the Catholic faith.
Moonfall
Dull human interaction alternates with impressive special-effects spectacle in this sullen science-fiction fantasy in which the moon goes out of its orbit and threatens to collide with Earth. By John Mulderig, Catholic News Service
2022 Flame Ministries Congress: Victory in life comes through our total surrender to Jesus
With the theme of Victory, this year’s Flame Ministries International encouraged those present
to always be mindful of Jesus’ victory in our lives with hope and joy.
Vatican announces ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ as motto for Holy Year 2025
With the words “pilgrims” and “hope” representing key themes of Pope Francis’ pontificate, he has last month approved “Pilgrims of Hope” as the motto for the Holy Year 2025.
The motto aims to give a concise sense of the full meaning of the jubilee journey.
Synodal process showing good progress, some challenges, Vatican says
The Catholic Church worldwide is showing good progress and “much joy” after the opening of the synodal process, but there also have been some “uncertainties” and challenges, said the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops. By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service.
The Father
‘The Father’ has nothing new to say about the challenges of dementia. This drama portrays the mental confusion of a man in his 80s by keeping the viewer off-balance as well.
New document on social teaching brings about reflection on core principles
On 21 January, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia released a document Catholic Social Teaching: Dreaming as a Single Human Family. Photo: Sourced.
The National
Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has released a fresh
reflection on Catholic Social Teaching, the principles which have underpinned
the Society’s work for over 150 years.
Speaking at the
launch of Ca...
Ukrainian Catholics celebrate Christmas season with visit from Archbishop Costelloe
Maylands Ukrainian Parish Administrator Fr Ihor Holovko presents Archbishop Timothy Costelloe with a cross at the entrance of the Church with parishioners Stephanie Parin and Mark Petrowsky watching on. Photo: Bohdan Warchomij.
By Dr Andrew Kania. Edited by Jamie O’Brien.
Teacher and Ukrainian Catholic Dr Andrew Kania has recalled to The Record the special visit by Perth Archbishop Timot...
Catholic Mission celebrates 200 years of global mission activities
Catholic Mission are this year celebrating 200 years of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, and the beatification of its founder, Pauline Jaricot in 2022 with a launch of a new monthly newsletter, Mission Today Digital.
