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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Be moved by Spirit, not ‘mechanical repetition,’ Pope Francis tells religious
Hundreds of men and women belonging to religious orders attended the Mass for the celebration of Candlemas — the feast of the Presentation of the Lord — which also marks the Vatican celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life on 2 February at the Vatican.
Home Team
Suspended from his job as the result of a scandal, a previously work-obsessed NFL coach temporarily relocates to his Texas hometown where his ex-wife and preteen son still live and, to bond with the alienated lad, joins the coaching staff of the boy’s Pop Warner football team.
PHOTO STORY: Children present enthusiastic nativity play at Ocean Reef Parish
Christmas celebrations at Ocean Reef parish commenced with a well-rehearsed Nativity Play, enthusiastically presented by younger members of the Parish.
Richness of cultural heritage on display at Lockridge for Simbang Gabi
Perth’s Filipino community came together this Christmas for Simbang Gabi, the traditional nine-day Advent novena celebrated in the Philippines. They were joined by Archbishop Costelloe SDB at Good Shepherd Parish, Lockridge, on Thursday, 16 December, for the first of the ‘Night Masses’ to honor and exalt the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Catholic Church.
