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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Francis chooses theme for inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
To express the closeness of God and of the Church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with you always” from the Gospel of Matthew as the theme for the inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Godzilla vs Kong
The goal of a film bearing the title “Godzilla vs Kong” would seem to be simple enough. Set the iconic beasts raging at each other until at least one Asian city has been devastated, then roll the credits.
Mental health must be front of mind in our workplaces, says Prof Martin
Prof Gary Martin, Chief Executive and Executive Director of Australian Institute of Management WA, shares his thoughts on mental health in workplace environments.
Pursuit of Common Good must drive economic recovery
The solidarity that inspired the national effort to suppress the health effects of COVID-19 must also shape Australia’s economic recovery, a new Catholic Social Services Australia report argues.
Catholic Church mourns death of Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy
The Catholic Church – in Australia and globally – is mourning the death of Cardinal Edward Cassidy, who died on 10 April 2021 in Newcastle at the age of 96. He spent nearly 30 years serving as a Vatican diplomat in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
Nobody
Clever but morally misguided, Nobody (Universal) is a bloody action flick that’s suitable for no one starring Bob Odenkirk as mild-mannered accountant who is actually a highly skilled former military operative trying to live an ordinary life. By John Mulderig.
Homeless inspire Mandorla’s 2021 winning artist
A talented young artist from Maylands, Britt Mikkelson, has won some $25,000, taking out the Acquisitive Prize (sponsored by St John of God Health Care) in this year’s Mandorla Art Awards with a sculptural work representing the volume of homeless people in Australia, 8200 Souls.
Pope calls all Catholics to be missionaries of God’s mercy
Like the disciples, who experienced Jesus’ divine mercy after the resurrection, all Christians are called to become missionaries, sharing the Gospel of God’s love and mercy with others, Pope Francis said on 11 April. By Cindy Wooden.
Identitywa community celebrates Easter together
The Identitywa community recently came together for Mass celebrated by Fr Nino Vinciguerra on Saturday 10 April for Easter.
