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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The White Tiger
Seventy years have passed since cunning understudy Anne Baxter usurped glamorous star Bette Davis in “All About Eve.” Now, with “The White Tiger” (Netflix), comes a grittier, ethically unmoored take on ambition and deceit set in modern-day India.
New Church protocol published for responding to sexual abuse
The National Response Protocol, which was adopted by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference at its November 2020 plenary meeting, is the product of two years of work and widespread consultation within and beyond the Church. Image: Sourced.
A new protocol to be
introduced by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, provides a framework
for Catholic entities across Australia to respond...
Norbertines Order celebrates incredible 900th anniversary
In 2021 – 900 years after the first Norbertines made their first profession in the Valley of Prémontré – communities all over the world will be celebrating the inspiration of St Norbert, who started out as a frivolous and worldly cleric but was changed by God’s grace into a powerful preacher and an important reformer of the Church during the early 12th century.
MOVIE LIST: Is that all there is? When a 10-best movie list can’t get to 10
Following, in alphabetical order, are capsule reviews of the Top 10 movies overall and eight of the best family films of 2020 as selected by the Media Review Office of Catholic News Service.
NATIONAL: Online World Day of the Sick forum to discuss pandemic challenges
Catholic Health Australia and the Australian Catholic University have joined forced to host a major online forum to discuss how solidarity and cooperation are key to dealing with the challenges of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL: Verify before sharing ‘news,’ Pope Francis says in Communications Day message
In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists – like everyone else – need to recover the practice of going out and verifying information before they share it, Pope Francis said. By Cindy Wooden.
‘1968: Culture and Counterculture – A Catholic Critique’
The Dawson Society has recently published a book titled 1968: Culture and Counterculture – A Catholic Critique, to be officially launched on 9 February at UNDA.
Vale Archbishop Philip Wilson
Archbishop Philip Wilson, who served as Bishop of Wollongong and Archbishop of Adelaide during 45 years of priestly ministry, has passed away in Adelaide on Sunday, 17 January at 70. Archbishop Wilson had suffered a series of health problems in recent years, including cancer. Even so, his death was unexpected. “We know that people across the country much loved Philip, but especially in the places he served – in Maitland-Newcastle, in Wollongong and here in Adelaide,” said Archbishop Patrick O’Regan, who last year succeeded Archbishop Wilson.
KCLA Graduation Mass 2020: ‘More challenges means more opportunities for leadership and mentoring’
The Knights Catholic Leadership Academy (KCLA) held its annual Graduation Mass and ceremony on the evening of Monday 18 January at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Sisters of Mercy celebrate 175th Anniversary
In celebration of the 175 anniversary of the Mercy Sisters arrival in Western Australia,
Sr Joan Smith RMS gave the following account of their incredible journey at a Mass on 8 January.
