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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.
Catholic Outreach welcomes new Director, Marietta Russo
It’s an organisation that needs a strong leader at the helm and new Director, Marietta Russo is accepting the challenge with an open and eager mind.
PHOTO STORY: Happy feast of St John Bosco!
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB celebrated the Feast of Saint John (Don) Bosco on Thursday 31 January during the regular midday Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral.
NATIONAL: Saint inspires prayer, reflection and action against slavery
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH), Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) are inviting Catholics to mark St Bakhita Day on 8 February and at weekend Masses on 9 and 10 February.
