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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
INTERNATIONAL: US Catholic officials welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by Pope Francis
The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the Holy Father’s trip to the United Arab Emirates “is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace,” said the Catholic Chairman of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the chairman of the US bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
Overcoming trauma with Grief to Grace and Rachel’s Vineyard
Two internationally established Living Scripture programs will be offered in Perth for people who have experienced trauma and are seeking psychological and spiritual healing.
Broome Bishop celebrates Mass at tomb of St Francis Xavier
Fulfilling his life-long dream, Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders together with two diocesan priests, embarked on a pilgrimage from 1 to 12 November 2018, visiting many holy sites, as they made their way to the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.
Feast day of St Paul VI added to universal calendar
By Carol Glatz
Having considered the holiness of Saint Paul VI and the influence of his ministry for the Church worldwide, Pope Francis has approved putting the saint on the church's universal calendar of feast days as an optional - not obligatory - memorial.
The celebration of the late Pope falls on 29 May (on the General Roman Calendar), the universal schedule of holy days and feast days ...
INTERNATIONAL: Pope, on flight, talks about dialogue, war, abuse of women religious
Pope Francis told reporters he is more afraid of the consequences of not engaging in interreligious dialogue than he is of being manipulated by some Muslim leaders.
He told reporters flying back to Rome with him on 5 February from Abu Dhabi that people are always saying he's letting himself be used by someone, "including journalists, but it's part of the job."
"For me, there is only one gre...
Catholic Mission concert held to raise awareness to those less fortunate
The pews at St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle were filled with many who gathered to partake in Catholic Mission’s annual Christmas concert on 6 December.
Fr Gatt unwavering in dedication to counselling service
Upon first meeting Father Michael Gatt, one would not suspect the Maltese-born priest is retired.
SPECIAL REPORT: Curtin Digital Life Stories Project
As the Curtin Digital Life Stories Project screened to an audience of 100, Castledare’s Community Centre was charged with emotion.
OBITUARY: Rev Dr Russell Hardiman remembered as significant faith educator
Rev Dr Russell Hugh Hardiman will be remembered as an incredibly hardworking, talented, generous, jovial and dedicated priest by all who loved him.
MOVIE REVIEW: If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk (Annapurna) is a faithful, evocative and reverent adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel about a struggling young African-American couple, with many of the attendant weaknesses such careful film realisations can bring with them.
