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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Five million Australians hit by suicide during COVID-19
Headshot_Nieves Murray CEO Suicide Prevention Australia [HTML]
Australia needs a national Suicide Prevention Act, says Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray. This plea comes after one in four Australians report knowing someone who died by suicide during the past 12 months of the pandemic – the equivalent of five million people.
2023 SYNOD OF BISHOPS: Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
The Vatican has this week issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, “For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission.”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The Marvel movie Shang-Chi “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is led by Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, with Awkwafina as Katy, Fala Chen as Jiang Li, Meng’er Zhang as Xialing, Florian Munteanu as Razor Fist, as well as Ronny Chieng as Jon Jon, and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan. Additionally, Dallas Liu will portray the teenaged Shang-Chi in the upcoming movie.
Pope Francis: Promote a culture that prioritises human dignity
Pope Francis has last weekend told members of the organisation, Leaders Pour la Paix (Leaders for Peace) that it is important to promote a ‘culture of faces,’ which places the dignity of the person at the centre, a respect for his or her story, especially if they are wounded and marginalised.
Mission Conference inspires commitment to kindness
Recognising that humans are hard-wired to be kind particularly during difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Mission Conference speaker Hugh Mackay posed, Will there be a culture shift at having lived through this pandemic?
Adelaide Diocesan Assembly to model prayer and discernment in making decisions
Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has said the upcoming sessions of the Adelaide Diocesan Assembly would provide an opportunity for Adelaide’s eight Plenary Council members to hear the voices of the local community.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s strong presence in Catholic Education, celebrates 125 years
The Sisters of St John of God arrived in Kalgoorlie in 1896, originally for the purpose of establishing a hospital. On Sunday, 29 August 2021, the Catholic community of Kalgoorlie-Boulder celebrated 125 years of Catholic education in their region. By John Paul College, CEWA.
Government must deliver for people with disability
There is growing fear among Catholic providers of disability services that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will not deliver the level of support that clients and providers need.
Online conference an “overwhelmingly positive” experience
The Mission: One Heart, Many Voices conference held from 1 to 3 September 2021, with an additional day of creativity shaped by young people on 4 September, explored the challenges of living the gospel and leading mission in Australia and globally. The biennial event was last seen in 2019.
Plenary Council Member Introduction: Eva Skira AM
Plenary Council Member, Eva Skira AO, is Chair of both the Association of Ministerial Public Juridical Persons (AMPJP), and the Trustees of St John of God Healthcare.
