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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Canning Vale Parish celebrates centenary of Our Lady’s Miracle of the Sun at Fatima
Parishioners from Canning Vale Parish St Emilie’s Catholic Church on 14 October took to the streets to pay homage to Our Lady. By Natashya Fernandez.
NATIONAL – Catholic Bishops say withdrawal of refugee support is ‘un-Australian’
The Federal government’s recent decision to deny welfare and other support to refugees receiving medical treatment in Australia has drawn criticism from Australian Catholic Bishops.
Sr Frances Wilson – going down the road less trodden to a beautiful life
Fondly known by her bush name, Jindibirri (Willie Wagtail) for her sprightly character, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (ACM) Pastoral Care worker Sister Frances Wilson RNDM was last month farewelled after 27 years of service. As an advocate for education and the development of the new mission in Gibb River in the Kimberley, Sr Frances worked across a variety of communities, including with the Aboriginal peoples of the Kimberley, at Mazenod and St Brigid’s Colleges Perth, and most recently with ACM in Perth.
In an interview with The eRecord, Sr Frances reminisced about the past 27 years, speaking about her life in the Kimberley, her work as the Aboriginal Liaison Officer at Mazenod College, as mentor to Aboriginal students at St Brigid’s College and as Pastoral Care worker with the ACM team, saying that even though she’s on the doorstep of turning 80 in 2018, she will keep going for as long as she can. By Natashya Fernandez.
MOVIE REVIEW: Local Talent Shines in Ben Elton’s Three Summers
The hilarious romantic comedy revolves around a group of people from all walks of life whose lives collide when they all come together for an annual music festival held over three consecutive summers. Among the group of music lovers is the talented and headstrong Keevey (Rebecca Breeds), who performs alongside her father, Eamon (John Waters) in an Irish folk band. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.
BOOK REVIEW: First Extended Biography of Cardinal Norman Thomas Gilroy launched
The biography of the fifth Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal Norman Thomas Gilroy, was launched last month on 26 October at the University of Notre Dame in Broadway by Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP. Authored by historian, John Luttrell FMS, this first extended biography of Cardinal Gilroy examines his life and his significance as a religious leader in twentieth century Australia and beyond.
