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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
NATIONAL: CARDINAL PELL UPDATE: Convicted on five counts, verdict will be appealed
An Australian court has this week found Cardinal George Pell guilty on five charges related to the sexual abuse of two 13-year-old boys; he will return for sentencing on 13 March, but the cardinal’s lawyer has already announced plans to appeal the conviction.
New ACYF 2019 website launched, Archbishop Costelloe invites youths to say ‘yes’
The fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival will invite delegates to follow Mary’s example of saying “Yes” when it opens on the great Marian Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
PLENARY 2020 – Claremont Parish Plenary Council animators motivated by faith
With just three weeks remaining of the Listening and Dialogue phase of the 2020 Plenary Council, parishioners across the Archdiocese of Perth are being encouraged to attend a session at their local parish.
Former Victorian Senator appointed as NCEC Executive Director
Former Victorian Senator Jacinta Collins has been appointed Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) by the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education.
NCEC chairman Greg Crafter AO said Jacinta is renowned as a strong advocate for social justice and quality education across all sectors.
“Jacinta brings a wealth of experience, skills and dedication to the role,...
Archbishop Costelloe imparts blessing on Safeguarding Officers
“Jesus offers us the gift of life – a truly human, noble, worthwhile life now and eternal life beyond the gates of death.”
Asylum seekers earn work experience through MercyCare
Master gardener Sabrina Hahn is encouraging Perth business owners to get involved in a program that gives asylum seekers vital experience in the Australian workforce.
La Salle alumni volunteer to help local Indigenous students
Four high school graduates from La Salle schools around the world will spend their newfound freedom by going “back to ‘school” as volunteers with Aboriginal students in Perth.
New cardiac equipment to treat patients faster, reduce radiation exposure
St John of God Murdoch Hospital has invested significantly in a range of new cardiac equipment which is helping to treat more patients, while reducing radiation exposure.
The Plenary Council and Canon Law
Fr Ian Waters provides an indepth insight into the upcoming Plenary Council of 2020 and how it relates to Canon Law. The below article has been edited but is published in full by the Australasian Catholic Record, October 2018.
Catholic Church in Australia and Plenary Councils: Our rich history
As the Church in Australia moves towards its first Plenary Council in more than 80 years, it could hardly be said that its past conciliar experience looms large; in fact, it has been largely forgotten.
