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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Project Compassion spotlights Lam’s journey from isolation to independence
Spending most of his time at home completing household chores with his family, harvesting vegetables, feeding chickens and cooking meals, Lam felt increasingly isolated and far from his dream of becoming a graphic designer.
Liberty a desire for all, says Flame Ministries
Flame Ministries Senior Director, Cyrus D’Souza Senior Director of Flame Minis-tries has last month highlighted that the pursuit of liberty is a desire in various aspects of our lives, not just in hardships but in all circumstances.
2025 BJ Hickey Scholarship: Knowing Christ through Sacred Scripture
The reception saw nine Scripture-related scholarships awarded to recipients on the day, with another three awarded in absentia.
Papal anniversary: For 12 years he’s said, ‘Don’t forget to pray for me’
“From the beginning of his pontificate, we have heard Pope Francis ask us to not forget to pray for him, and that is what we are doing,” said Cardinal José Tolenti-no de Mendonça, prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, as he led thousands of people praying the rosary for the pope March 10 in St. Peter’s Square.
MOVIE REVIEW: Mickey 17
On the run from a brutal loan shark, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), a hapless misfit, finds an opportunity to escape his pursuer by joining the crew of a space mission to a distant planet. To do so, however, he must agree to become an “ex-pendable,” someone who can be repeatedly killed and recreated via advanced 3D printing technology.
NAPLAN doesn’t have to be a testing time for all – ACU expert
Australian Catholic University expert Associate Professor Steven Lewis has urged school leaders, teachers, families, and students to take a collective breath amid the start of the nationwide testing window.
Project Compassion sees clean water delivered to students in Samoa
Through the support of Caritas Australia and the generosity of its supporters, Caritas Australia was able to partner with Caritas Samoa to support Toefu-ata’iga’s school.
Grace essential for true fulfilment, says Perth theologian
If we see grace as an “optional extra” in human life, then religion can seem un-necessary in a self-sufficient secular world. But if human nature is intrinsically oriented toward God, then grace is essential for true fulfillment, according to Scarborough Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi.
Catholic schools see largest twelve-month growth in 10 years
Catholic Education WA continues to urge the incoming State Government to provide equitable funding for those families who choose a faith-based education.
‘Giving Back’ a core value for women’s group founder
Godly Women with Faith (GWWF) was founded in 2019 to bring Jesus and Mary to as many people as possible. Founder Kathleen Highfield speaks about her journey with journalist Joseph Younes.
