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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: Priests are God’s unique gift to his Church: Archbishop Costelloe
The Archdiocese of Perth has last weekend gained the service of six men to the order of Priesthood during a monumental celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral. More than 1300 people gathered for the priestly ordination of Fr Joseph Laundy, Fr Kenneth Acosta Garcia, Fr Konrad Gagatek, Fr Patricio Carrera Morales, Fr Mariusz Grzech and Fr Tung Vu. By Jamie O’Brien.
MARRIAGE VOTE: Any change to law must include protections for religious freedom: Australian Catholic Bishops
Parliament must work to unify Australians by respecting different views on marriage, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) President Archbishop Denis Hart said this week in the wake of the result of the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics yesterday morning, Thursday 15 November, revealed Australians had voted Yes to same-sex marriage in a non-compulsory postal vote, with 61.6 per cent in favour and 38.4 per cent against. There were 7,817,247 votes for Yes and 4,873,987 for No. A further 36,686 votes, or 0.2 per cent, were unclear.
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD: Called to be examples of God’s word
Six Deacons will this Friday 17 November, be ordained to the Priesthood to become ministers of Christ’s message to the world. Deacons Tung Vu and Konrad Gagatek spoke to The eRecord about their vocations and their desire to be true examples of God’s word. By Natashya Fernandez.
Blessing of the Fleet unites faiths and cultures
Mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Basilica before the 69th annual procession through Fremantle’s fishing boat harbour. By Michael Soh.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis – The Family Born of Marriage Generates Fruitful Bonds
“The family born of marriage generates fruitful bonds, which prove to be the most effective antidote to the current rampant individualism,” Pope Francis has said. In a video message to participants in the Third International Symposium on Amoris Laetitia, the Holy Father said that on the path of conjugal love and family life, there are situations that require difficult decisions to be made with rectitude. By Catholic News Service
NATIONAL: Notre Dame to acquire iconic building in Fremantle’s West End
NATIONAL – Notre Dame to acquire iconic building in Fremantle’s West End
The University of Notre Dame Australia has this week announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the iconic Customs House in Fremantle’s West End. The property comprises of three separate buildings, with a total floor area of 8,000 square metres and street frontage on Packenham, Phillimore and Henry Streets. The agreement is expected to be finalised by the end of November.
2017 Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal for LifeLink: Centrecare Service, Access Wellbeing launches new app, ReSILnZ™
At last week’s liturgical launch of his 2017 Christmas Appeal for LifeLink, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, reinforced the message of Pope Francis on poverty, caring for the marginalised, and the upcoming World Day of the Poor.
This year the appeal will focus on the works of some of LifeLink’s supported agencies including, Centrecare Inc, through their leading employee assistance program provider, Access Wellbeing Services launched a new, free app – ReSILnZ™, during Mental Health Week.
Executive Manager Rod West spoke to The eRecord about ReSILnZ™, the benefits of the app and how it is helping West Australians build their resilience, wellbeing and mental strength through exercise and activities. By Natashya Fernandez.
Aid to the Church in Need farewells 50 years of Collignon leadership
“God is much better than we think and people too are much better than we think.”
These were the words that retiring Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) National Director, Phillip Collignon reflected on, spoken by ACN founder, Father Fr Werenfried Van Straaten. Mr Collignon will next month on 31 December step down from his role as National Director of the international charity which is under papal jurisdiction, after more than three decades. In an interview with The eRecord, Mr Collignon talks about his time at ACN immediately after the collapse of Communism, some significant milestones during his tenure and why ACN has very much been a family affair. Mr Collignon said that he will never forget the day he became National Director. “The day will forever be etched in my memory because it was the day the Berlin Wall came down in 1989.” By Natashya Fernandez
Catechist teacher learns with students: the importance of the Rosary
How do we teach a child that the Rosary isn’t a beautiful necklace, but so much more? Applecross Parish After-School Catechism teacher Bev Funga explains.
MOVIE REVIEW: Stable animals tell story of birth of Christ in The Star
A holiday treat suitable for all but the tiniest, The Star (Sony) is a delightful animated version of the Christmas story told from the perspective of some of the animals present in the manger. Director Timothy Reckart and screenwriter Carlos Kotkin skilfully balance religious themes such as the importance of prayer and the value of forgiveness with a more secular message about pursuing your dreams. By John Mulderig.
