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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Eastern Catholic Bishops Tarabay and Rabbat issue a united plea to both the religious and civil leaders of Lebanon
The Eparch of the Maronites in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, along with Eparch of the Melkites in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Bishop Robert Rabbat issued a joint call for a National Reconciliation in Lebanon.
Fr Danny Meagher named Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney
Father Danny Meagher will be installed as an Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney on 8 December, serving alongside Bishop’s Terry Brady and Richard Umbers. Photo: Supplied.
Pope
Francis has appointed Sydney priest Fr Danny Meagher, the former rector of Good
Shepherd Seminary, an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney, the
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) confirmed on 18 November.
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Church can’t just ignore new questions about meaning of life, says Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
Pope Francis speaks in this still frame from a video message to the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican Nov. 23, 2021. The pope encouraged the council in its exploration of the question, "What does it mean to be human?" (CNS/Vatican Media)
The classical Christian understanding of
what it means to be human provides a ...
Bishop Sproxton: ‘Celebrate the lives of people with disability’
Bishop Delegate for Disability and Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week said International Day of People with Disability on 3 December is a chance for Catholic communities to celebrate the lives, achievements and contributions of 4.4 million Australians with a disability.
Eternals
By
John Mulderig, Catholic News Service
Kumail Nanjiani stars in a scene from the movie "Eternals." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS /Marvel Studios)
A mixed bag, both ethically and
cinematically, director and ...
Catholic bishops endorse Uluru Statement from the Heart
Uluru is located in the Northern Territory. Photo: Adobe.
Australia’s Catholic bishops, on the recommendation of their key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisers, have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
The
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference made the decision as it gathered online
for its biannual meeting earlier this month.
The
bishops’ consideration of the matt...
Nurture hope tomorrow by healing pain today, says Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Pope Francis gives the homily as he celebrates Mass marking World Day of the Poor in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Sunday 14 November, 2021. Photo: CNS/Remo Casilli, Reuters.
The gift of hope becomes tangible in people's lives through
concrete actions that seek to relieve the suffering of the poor and console the
downtrodden, Pope Fr...
Cross-sector collaboration celebrates teachers
A new video published on World Teachers Day reflected on teachers’ ability to inspire, challenge, motivate, empower, create, nurture, adapt and respect.
Perth priest recognised with highest honour for lifetime contribution to health and education
Perth priest Rev Dr Joe Parkinson has last week been awarded the Catholic Health Australia 2021 Sr Maria Cunningham Lifetime Contribution Award.
The award recognises Dr Parkinson’s work over the past 40 years, in particular his contributions to St John of God Health Care, one of Australia’s largest Catholic providers of health care services, and his impact on the community through a lifetime of bioethics writing, teaching and consultancy across health, aged care and education.
Victorian Government aims to undermine faith, conscience
Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli has last week written to all members of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Melbourne expressing grave concerns about new legislation which will seriously diminish the rights of religious organisations to manage their activity according to their faith and conscience.
