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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Minimum wage rise needed to keep Australians out of poverty
Speaking on behalf of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Maitland-Newcastle Bishop Michael Kennedy said workers have a right to wages that will provide themselves and their families with a dignified standard of living.
Pope Francis approves next phase of synod, setting path to 2028 assembly
Pope Francis sits in reverence before the Chair of St. Peter, temporarily placed in front of the main altar in St Peter’s Basilica after the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops on synodality at the Vatican on 27 October, 2024. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media.
By Justin McLellan
Pope Francis has last week approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching a three-year impl...
Vocations conversations inspires students
Fr Joseph Laundy being interviewed by Le-An Duong on his vocation journey into priesthood at Mater Dei College. Photo: Supplied.
On Friday, 14 March 2024, the Perth Vocations Office hosted a Vocations Conversations session at Mater Dei College.
Led by Perth Vocations Director, Fr Joseph Laundy, and Dr Debra Sayce, Head of Mission Enhancement and Outreach – Archdiocesan Agencies, the even...
Youth dance the night away at CYM Ball
The music set the perfect tone for the evening, keeping the dance floor alive and creating a vibrant atmosphere that lasted well into the night.
Film on Matt Talbot shows the power of faith, thirst for holiness
The project surveys the transformation of Talbot from a desperate teenage alco-holic to a sober, steadfast man of piety, well prior to the development of 12-step addiction recovery programs and inpatient substance abuse treatment.
Project Compassion helps Irene secure a brighter future for herself and her family
Despite the difficulties for her mother to afford school fees, Irene attended school for as long as she could.
Catholic Youth Assembly launches with enthusiasm at St Mary’s Cathedral
The Catholic Youth Assembly marks a significant step towards increased youth involvement in the Church, with a vision to create a dynamic and representative Catholic Youth Council.
Four steps for making a local pilgrimage during the Jubilee Year
At the request of the Holy See, Catholic dioceses worldwide have designated local cathedrals, other churches and shrines as local pilgrimage sites during the 2025 Jubilee Year.
The Last Supper
Viewers of The Last Supper, director and co-writer Mauro Borrelli’s dramatisation of events surrounding the Passion, may be able to tell that he has a strong visual background.
Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope website launched
The new site provides details of cathedrals, shrines, churches and pilgrimages identified by local churches across Australia as fulfilling the requirement for obtaining a plenary indulgence.
