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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Plenary Council agenda asks difficult questions
The Fifth Plenary Council of Australia agenda calls those attending the assemblies to “develop concrete proposals to create a more missionary, Christ-centred Church in Australia”.
Perth Catholic volunteers shine in 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Three prominent volunteers from Perth’s Catholic community are among the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for their exceptional service and achievements.
Major redevelopment of St John of God Subiaco Hospital gets the green light
The re-development of St John of God Hospital will add a new eight storey clinical block, private emergency department, a Mother and Baby Unit including a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a virtual care hub, and a purpose-built pandemic ward to care for patients when outbreaks of highly infectious diseases such as COVID-19 occur.
Plenary Council Member Introduction – Sr Mary Ryan OP
We are pleased to introduce to you, Congregational Leader of the Dominican Sisters Western Australia, Sr Mary Ryan OP.
New resources provide practical understanding of Catholic theology
A series of professional learning videos designed to encourage discussion among Catholic educators through the unpacking of the Framing Paper on Religious education in Australian Catholic Schools (2018) are now available for school leaders and teachers.
Australian Catholic Church History Symposium inaugural lecture
The Australian Catholic Church History Symposium inaugural lecture will commence at 6pm on Wednesday, 22 September at the University of Notre Dame Australia in the Tannock Hall of Education (ND4), corner Cliff and Croke Streets, Fremantle.
Pope encourages people to rediscover importance of Sunday Liturgy
In conjunction with the 71st National Liturgical Week in Cremona, Italy, the Vatican Secretary of State on behalf of Pope Francis, reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic confirmed changes previously underway in people’s understanding and participation in Sunday Mass. By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service.
Aged Care staff celebrated at Southern Cross Care
Aged Care organisation Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc recently celebrated Aged Care Employee Day on August 7, with staff individually presented with Certificates of Appreciation, Long Service and Excellence across the organisation.
Holy Cross College provides pupils pathways towards a meaningful career
Some 1000 people attended the My LIFE Launch and Careers Expo held on 28 July at Holy Cross College’s new sports centre. By The Record.
Pope Francis: Mary shows humility, service are ‘secrets’ to Heaven
Mary’s assumption into Heaven reminds people that they are also called by God to eternal life in Heaven through humility and serving him, Pope Francis said on the Feast of the Assumption. By Carol Glatz.
