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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL FEATURE: Worn marble steps of Holy Stairs to be uncovered for public to climb
For the first time in 300 years, the marble steps of the Holy Stairs will be free from the thick wooden panels installed in 1723 to protect the stairs and left uncovered for the public.
Perth Catholic community prays for New Zealand following terrorist attack
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has on Sunday 18 March prayed with special intentions for the victims, their families and friends of the New Zealand terrorist attack.
NATIONAL: Catholic Church calls for living wage for Australian families
Neither employers nor governments are doing enough to support low-paid Australians, and particularly Australian families, the Catholic Church has told the Fair Work Commission.
Greenwood community bond at Summer Carnival
Community building and fundraising were the two highlights at the Greenwood Parish Summer Carnival that was held on Sunday, 10 March at the grounds of the All Saints Catholic Church.
Mercedes College embraces “Rite of Passage” for their young girls
When a young girl makes the transition from primary school to high school it is often a difficult time as they move forward making new friends and trying to fit in.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2019: 100 per cent dignity for Peter
Sixteen-year-old Peter goes to a boarding school in the Solomon Islands which has experienced water shortages for 60 years.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of New Zealand mosque attack
Pope Francis called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left 50 people dead and dozens wounded in one of the worst mass shootings in the country’s history.
MOVIE REVIEW: Captain Marvel
Wit, positive messages and lavish production values buoy the origin story Captain Marvel (Disney).
Psalmists explore liturgical music at four-day course
Around eighteen Catholic Liturgy Musicians, representing six parishes from around the Perth Catholic Archdiocese attended a Psalmist Training course, ending with its final session at the Armadale Parish Saint Francis Xavier Church on Thursday, 7 March.
St Helena of the Holy Cross, Ellenbrook acolytes and altar servers welcomed to the Guild
The international organisation of altar servers has last weekend Sunday 17 March welcomed 168 new servers and seven new acolytes at St Helena of the Holy Cross, Ellenbrook Parish, continuing a history of service to the sacraments that goes back to the beginning of last century.