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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
A History of Family Faith Formation: Celebrating Families Week 2021
In celebration of National Families Week, Catholic Education Western Australia are highlighting the valuable role of the family in the life, faith, development and education of young people.
Australian Churches called to unite in prayer
Australia’s Churches are being invited to especially pray for our local, national and global communities experiencing great need and distress caused by COVID-19 on Sunday 22 August.
Catholic men’s seminar launches to encourage all men in the faith
The 2021 Australian Catholic Men’s Gathering features an introductory video session, three keynote presentations, a commissioning, and a conclusion. The keynote presentations were delivered by Tomasz Juszczak (Man of God), Tim Davis (Man of Service), and Shayne Bennett (Man of Character).
Sydney Catholic Schools have three alums on Olympic soccer team
Three of Australia’s Olyroos Olympic soccer squad hailing from Sydney and have attended neighbouring Catholic schools. Goalkeepers Jordan Holmes and Tom Glover went to Aquinas Catholic College in suburban Menai, while midfielder Cameron Devlin attended St Patrick’s College in suburban Sutherland. It is believed to be the first time three players had made a national squad from the same area of Sydney, known as The Shire. By Debbie Cramsie, CNS.
Synod of Bishops publishes list of commission members
Members for two commissions charged with assisting the leaders of the Synod of Bishops’ general secretariat in reviewing documents, drafting resources, and developing best practices for the 2023 Synod of Bishops on synodality have been announced by The Vatican. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next synod is “For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission.” By Junno Arocho Esteves.
Jungle Cruise
In 1916 Brazil, an intrepid British researcher (Emily Blunt) forms an unlikely alliance with a fast-talking Amazon River steamboat captain (Dwayne Johnson) and aided by her brother (Jack Whitehall), they set off in quest of a mystical tree the healing flowers of which she believes will revolutionize medicine. By John Mulderig/CNS.
ACRATH launches anti-trafficking appeal with a ‘call to action’
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) launched its annual appeal on 30 July 2021 intending to restore dignity and bring hope to people who have been trafficked or enslaved.
Catholic Performing Arts Festival showcases Sacred Choral Section
Fourteen Catholic Education school choirs participated in the annual Sacred Choral Section of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival at St Mary’s Cathedral on 27 July.
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, says Pope Francis
“Have I visited my grandparents, my elderly relatives, the older people in my neighborhood? Have I listened to them? Have I spent time with them?” Pope Francis has said Sunday 25 July in his homily marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Irene’s celebrates 100 years of a colourful life
Born in Birmingham, England, on 28 June 1921, 100 year old Irene Withnall is described as a chatty, strong-willed and formidable woman.
