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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
PROJECT COMPASSION 2019: Tati’s story of hope
Tati is a Dayak woman living in the remote forest of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Like all Dayak people whose values and culture are deeply linked to the rainforest, Tati’s family has relied on it for sustenance for generations.
SPECIAL FEATURE – 24:7 Youth Ministry celebrates anniversary and founders’ mission
This year marks the sixteenth anniversary of the 24:7 Youth Ministry program and Youth Director, Mario Borg, recalls the ground-breaking work carried out by founders Megan Belcher (Proud) and Martin Thorsen in establishing the project.
Former Perth Chancellor Mgr Peter McCrann remembered for extensive dedication to the Church
The Perth Catholic community gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral on 28 February to mourn the death of 95-year-old Monsignor Peter Francis McCrann, who died peacefully on Sunday 17 February.
Official ACYF Facebook Page & Instagram Account Launched
Catholic youth around the country are being encouraged to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the new official Facebook page and Instagram account of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival.
Why God is Good for You – Journalist takes a look into Christian faith
“The Church remains an institution of beauty and transcendent truth, and the more it sticks to its’ core message and rich traditions… the more effective it will be.”
Lenten reflection programme works to shed light on care for life
Lent is a season for renewal, a time to refocus and prepare to begin the sacred journey that takes us from Jesus’ dying on the cross to his rising from the dead, and for young artist Samuel Allum, 2019 has involved a visual exploration of this journey through the medium of art.
Pledge to Pray strives for 1000 pledges before ACYF
In November 2018, the Archdiocese of Melbourne launched the “Pledge to Pray” initiative.
ASH WEDNESDAY 2019: ‘Repent and believe in the gospel’
“Come back to me with all your heart, fasting, weeping and mourning, let your hearts be broken, not your garments torn, says the Lord in today’s readings.
NATIONAL: Value of every human being argued in Archbishop Comensoli’s new book
Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli’s latest book – titled In God’s Image: Recognizing the Profoundly Impaired as Persons – has been described as an important contribution to Catholic anthropology, especially in defence of persons who experience disability and who can be overlooked and misunderstood.
Adriana reveals the secret of living to 100
Good Shepherd Church, Lockridge Parish, came alive with reverent rejoicing during a special Sunday evening Mass on 3 March to celebrate a truly remarkable achievement, the 100th birthday of Adriana Olinda “Olive” Carvalho.
