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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
UNDA continues medical cannabis trial amid pandemic
The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) continues its research in medical cannabis for eligible patients with dementia despite the many issues around borders, importing medical supplies, lock downs, and the obstacles of getting into aged care facilities to reach patients.
Rite of Election 2021 catechumens and candidates ‘chosen’ by God
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week welcomed and supported the conversion journey of 43 catechumens and 35 candidates from various parishes from across the Perth Archdiocese, who seek to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church in 2021.
Baldivis Parish sets to hold a Parish Mission
Baldivis Parish is set to hold a five-day Parish Mission from 17 to 21 March at Mother Teresa Church, celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s life and spirit.
Caritas local leader champions faith in action
Caritas Australia’s Social & Ecological Justice Animator WA/SA Deacon Paul Reid shares some insight about what it is like to be a Caritas Australia leader, how Project Compassion affects the wider community and why it is important to be more. By Theresia Titus and Amanda Murthy.
Project Compassion 2021: Oliva’s Story: Be more for the community
Oliva, 22, could not read, write or count, and her business was losing money. Then she attended Caritas Australia-supported literacy and numeracy classes and set up a home classroom to teach her neighbours.
PLENARY COUNCIL: Instrumentum Laboris released
The working document for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia has today been released ahead of the first assembly in October.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the Plenary Council, said the document, known as an Instrumentum Laboris, provides a catalyst for the Church to renew the journey of prayer and discernment toward the first assembly.
Knights Catholic Leadership Academy Kick Starts Faithful Youth
The Academy is
about to launch for another year, and applications are closing soon. For five years,
the academy has provided formation and training for aspiring young leaders,
impacting over 60 schools and parishes across the Archdiocese of Perth.
BISHOP HOLOHAN: Grow in the divine life Jesus wants for us
Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan has last week published his Lenten Pastoral Letter, emphasising the need to grow in the divine life Jesus wants for us.
Project Compassion 2021: Margaret’s Story: Be more in education
Margret is a vocational school teacher for deaf students in the Solomon Islands that suffered long-term water shortages and damage from Tropical Cyclone Harold. With Caritas Australia’s support, Margret’s school installed water tanks, repaired cyclone damage, implemented COVID-19 prevention measures, and is now planning to boost food security.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB
Our first member profile is of course, our own Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
Educated at St Peter’s Parish Primary School, East Bentleigh and at Salesian College, Chadstone, from where he graduated in 1971.
In 1985, Archbishop Costelloe made his Final Profession as a Salesian of Don Bosco and was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Sir Frank Little on 25 October 1986.
