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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope Francis elects new ambassador to Australia
American Archbishop Charles Balvo, a veteran of the Vatican’s diplomatic service for more than 30 years, will assume the role of Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Coleridge said Archbishop Balvo “comes to us at a complex and challenging time in the Church and in Australia.
Pope sends aid to victims in Philippines, migrants on Belarus border
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis sent more than 100 000 euros ($113 868) for the relief of the population, in relief aid to the Philippines after typhoon Rai struck in December. The pope also will send 100 000 euros to help migrants stranded on the border of Belarus and Poland and to Caritas Poland, which has been working to assist them. By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service.
Hotel Transylvania: Transformia
Van Helsing’s mysterious latest invention transforms Drac and his pals into humans, and Johnny into a monster. With their new mismatched bodies, Drac and the pack must find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent.
By John Mulderig, Catholic News Service.
Pope Francis: Eat, give gifts, be ‘merry’ this Christmas, but don’t forget Jesus
“What is Christmas? Is it a tree? A statue of a baby with a woman and a man nearby? Yes, it is Jesus, the birth of Jesus,” he said, so “stop for a bit and think of Christmas as a message, a message of peace.”
CSSWA Symposium highlights need for community to do more
The inaugural Catholic Social Services Western Australia Symposium ‘Walking with his people’ held on 24 and 25 November at Newman Siena attracted a wide range of speakers from leaders within the Catholic welfare service delivery.
‘Stories of a Generation With Pope Francis
Anyone who has followed the pontificate of Pope Francis will know that he consistently encourages the young to learn from their elders and to remember their roots.
Draw Near Project aids Council for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees
By Vivian D’Almeida
Close to the
end of June, Our Lady of Lourdes (Nollamara) Primary School and Parish were
invited by the West Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office (WACMRO)
to join and participate in the Draw Near Project.
Deacon Greg Lowe ran a Draw Near Faith Retreat for staff and parish representatives. Photo: Supplied.WACMRO’s Draw Near Project was successful, and the ...
Southern Cross Care WA celebrates volunteers’ contributions to enriching people’s lives
Three long-serving and dedicated volunteers at Southern Cross Care WA have been awarded Volunteer Appreciation awards for their significant contribution to the lives of residents, clients and their families.
‘Catholic schools should be free to be Catholic’ says Catholic education chief
National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) Executive Director Jacinta Collins has this week appeared before a Joint Parliamentary Committee Inquiry with NCEC Deputy Director Sally Egan considering the long-awaited Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills.
Catholic Religious Australia President speaks on wonder and love of Christmas
In his Christmas message, Catholic Religious Australia President, Brother Peter Carroll FMS offers his Advent reflection, citing that it is slipping away: one week more and then Christmas. The candles of the wreath have changed colour: violet to rose and soon to Christmas white or gold, and we’re moving through the advent themes represented in the candles: hope, peace, joy, and love.
