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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Letter writing brunch to fight against proposed WA legislation
Western Australians are being urged to take action and voice their concerns about the possible introduction of a bill to legalise Euthanasia, following the McGowan governments announcement of their aim to progress legislation of assisted dying laws late last year.
Sacred art meets sacred season at Prendiville Catholic College
By Eric Martin and Catherine Kolomyjec
The rich scriptural content of the Stations of the Cross have this year been combined with the cultural heritage of the world’s oldest people to produce a truly memorable message at Prendiville Catholic College, Ocean Reef.
Prendiville students, in conjunction with Catholic Education Western Australia Transforming Lives Engagement Officer and Aborigina...
WA faith leaders highlight climate change concerns
Pope Francis’ regular admonishments to care for our environment have been echoed in WA by the leaders of the different faiths, responding to the Federal Government’s Budget by calling for stronger, co-ordinated action on climate change from both Federal and State Governments, as well as Australian industry and the community.
INTERNATIONAL – Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, Pope says at Easter
By Junno Arocho Esteves
As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ's resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
Pope Francis spoke as he prepared to give his Easter blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) on 21 April.
"May the one who gives us his peace...
EASTER VIGIL 2019: Archbishop Costelloe: ‘Jesus is the true face of God’
“Through the resurrection of Jesus, we have the final confirmation that in coming to know Jesus, we come to know God.
Perth Archdiocese extends prayers and condolences to Sri Lankan community over Easter bombings
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week extended his thoughts and prayers to the Sri Lankan Community on behalf of the Perth Catholic community, following the bombings in the capital Colombo on Easter Sunday morning.
AUSLAN classes on offer at Emmanuel Centre
The Emmanuel Centre is this month offering interested persons the opportunity to learn sign language.
EASTER VIGIL 2019: Bishop Sproxton: ‘Christ invites us to renewal this Easter’
“Jesus offers us the opportunity of a lifetime of being made new again, of deepening our faith which we have, because of the experience of His love.”
MOVIE REVIEW: Dumbo flies high on in big screen adaptation
The sight of a cuddly baby elephant taking to the skies is clearly meant to send spirits soaring in Dumbo (Disney), director Tim Burton’s live-action reimagining of the 1941 animated classic.
SPECIAL FEATURE: ‘Our Father, who art in Heaven’ connecting with a loving father, the Holy Spirit
By Eric Martin
Returning to his catechesis on the Lord’s Prayer, Pope Francis identified the key theme for each of the seven articles, before expanding on each, drawing out modern examples and explaining their relationship with the spiritual truth of each petition, beginning with the first line: “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.”
“How many times there are people who say ‘...