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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Friendship and solidarity key themes in Pope Francis’ encyclical
Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or even simply recognising that all people possess an inherent dignity, has concrete consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, economics and social life, Pope Francis wrote.
Commemorative centenary envelopes illustrate vital seafarers’ work
The Stella Maris centre in Fremantle is Perth’s local branch of the Apostleship of the Sea, an institution that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Eric Martin.
Australia Post has last month
released a commemorative $1.35 postage-paid envelope with illustrations
highlighting the vital work that occurs in ports throughout the nation in
celebration of the 100th anniversary of t...
Tribute to the late former Notre Dame University Chancellor
Leading and highly respected Australian physician, educator and one of the founders of the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA), Professor Michael Quinlan AO, has passed away in Perth on 2 October 2020.
Fremantle Chamber Orchestra resumes concerts at Catholic churches
Saint Patrick’s Basilica and the Redemptorist Monastery will serve as the venues for two Fremantle Chamber Orchestra (FCO) shows on 17 and 18 October.
Mulan
The early medieval Ballad of Mulan tells of the exploits of a heroine who, disguised as a man, distinguished herself as a warrior.
Pope calls for politics to rediscover its vocation to work for common good
People who think politics is sinking to new lows may find comfort in knowing Pope Francis is also concerned about the debasement of what Church teaching has described as a “lofty vocation”.
Change to prayers during Mass due in November
Worshippers will from late-November notice a slight change to the words the priest prays just before the Liturgy of the Word, with the amendment supporting a more faithful understanding of the Trinity
Mater Dei College pupil wins Caritas Australia art award
Athena Route, a Year 12 student at Mater Dei College in Perth, won the Caritas Australia Perpetual Trophy at the 2020 Angelico Exhibition for her artwork titled The Value of Intangible Memories.
Archdiocesan priests gather, milestones honoured
Dozens of priests, deacons and seminarians convened for the annual clergy Mass on Tuesday 22 September 2020.
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Of the numerous film adaptations of Charles Dickens’ autobiographical 1850 novel, The Personal History of David Copperfield (Fox Searchlight) may rank as the happiest.
