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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, says Pope Francis
“Have I visited my grandparents, my elderly relatives, the older people in my neighborhood? Have I listened to them? Have I spent time with them?” Pope Francis has said Sunday 25 July in his homily marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Irene’s celebrates 100 years of a colourful life
Born in Birmingham, England, on 28 June 1921, 100 year old Irene Withnall is described as a chatty, strong-willed and formidable woman.
Catholic groups gather for national online consultation
Leaders from ecclesial communities and lay movements from across the country have last week come together for the first time to explore ways of identifying, networking and supporting communities into the future.
Broken Bay and Parramatta to cohost Euthanasia talks
The Diocese of Broken Bay is joining with the Diocese of Parramatta to host a series of three talks in August ahead of the expected introduction of a draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill to NSW Parliament.
Catholic Church, Network Ten to mark 50-year milestone
The longest-running program on Australian commercial television, Mass for You at Home, will celebrate 50 years on our screens when Mass is broadcast into people’s living rooms on August 1.
From Rotto boy to leader of learning
Many tributes refer to Dr Neil Stewart as a humble man of faith and foresight as well as a gentleman of compassion who had helped them achieve their goals in life.
Neocatechumenal Way requests opening sainthood cause of co-founder
Spanish born co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way Carmen Hernández is being earmarked for sainthood, following the presentation of the formal request to the Archbishop of Madrid.
Performing Arts Festival commemorates 200 years of Catholic education in Australia
The Catholic Arts committee is this year honoured to introduce “The Spirit of the Arts” to the annual Performing Arts Festival. Staff and students of Catholic Education schools were present for the festival’s opening ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral on 22 July, led by Fr Vincent Glynn EV.
Pope Francis restores limits on pre-Vatican II Mass
Pope Francis has restored limits on the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal in use before the Second Vatican Council.
Space Jam: A New Legacy
There’s a strained tone to Space Jam: A New Legacy (Warner Bros), director Malcolm D Lee’s sequel to the 1996 sports comedy. LeBron James plays himself this time out, as Michael Jordan did a quarter of a century ago.
