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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Project Compassion Week 5: Water restored, opportunities increase for islanders
In this week’s promotion of Project Compassion 2022, we feature Shaniella from the Soloman Islands, who was faced with the uncertainty of her future when her a vocational school supported by Caritas Australia Solomon Islands school was hit by a landslide, flooding, and a cyclone. But thanks to donors, Shaniella can complete her skills training, with enough water and food to eat, and improved sanitation. By The Record.
Australian catechist’s book introduces theology of the body to children
Sydney catechist Caroline Fisher said the picture book, “Jesus Had a Body Like Me: A Theology of the Body for Babies and Little Ones,” is aimed not just at children but at those who read to them. By Marilyn Rodrigues Catholic News Service.
SPECIAL REPORT: Pope Francis consecrates Ukraine, Russia to Mary
Praying before a statue of Mary that was loaned by the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima at San Vittoriano on the outskirts of Rome, Pope Francis pleaded with Mary to “accept this act that we carry out with confidence and love. Grant that war may end, and peace spread throughout the world.”
Seminars aim to welcome culturally and linguistically diverse
West Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office are holding a seven-session seminar on Cultural Competency, with the aim of helping Archdiocesan parishes become genuinely welcoming of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) newcomers.
2022 PROJECT COMPASSION Week Four: Ex-combatant, a leading example to all
Ex-combatant Rosalie joined a Saving and Internal Lending Community group (SILC), which helped her with a loan to start her own small business selling second-hand shoes and natural remedies. She has now become the SILC group’s president, helping other women to start their own businesses, thanks to Caritas.
News reporting requires better listening, more objectivity, says Pope Francis
Communication does not take place if listening has not taken place, and there is no good journalism without the ability to listen, Pope Francis has said in his message for World Communications Day.
Deep Water
Ben Affleck plays Louisiana tech whiz Vic Van Allen in Director Adrian Lyne’s edgy psychological drama Deep Water (Hulu).
Pope Francis to consecrate humanity, ‘especially Russia and Ukraine,’ to Mary
In the text of the Holy Father’s prayer sent to chanceries around the globe so that bishops can join Pope Francis on Friday March 25, a key passage for many observers reads: “Mother of God and our mother, to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine.”
SYNOD 2023: Priests and clergy invited to help contribute to synodal process
In order to help people encounter Jesus, priests “need to listen to the Spirit together with the whole people of God, so as to renew our faith and find new ways and languages to share the Gospel with our brothers and sisters,” Secretary-General of the Synod of the Bishops, Cardinal Mario Grech and Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Clergy, Archbishop Lazarus You Heung-sik have written, in a letter to priests and clergy released 19 March. By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service.
Petrol price hikes and cost of living increases to hit low-income earners hardest
With local petrol prices already at record highs, reaching a national average of $1.79 cents per litre in the week to 20 February, Australians are bracing themselves for record petrol prices that will impact low-income earners and welfare recipients the hardest.
