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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Schools come together for 30th Performing Arts Festival to give thanks for God’s gifts
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reminded those present for the 30th annual Performing Arts Festival Mass that the word “Eucharist” itself means “thanksgiving”.
INTERNATIONAL: Many Sri Lankans still severely traumatised as first Mass celebrated after Easter attacks
Three months after the Easter Sunday attack (21 April) in Sri Lanka, where a suicide bomber killed close to 100 people, the first Holy Mass was celebrated on the 21 July at Saint Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo.
Centacare celebrates a community champion
When a team member as valued as Simone Collard leaves, the impact is truly felt by all – even Centacare Chief Executive Lee-Anne Phillips was onsite at the Gosnells site to take part in the official farewell on 18 July.
PLENARY 2020: Final report captures the voices of 222,000
The National Centre for Pastoral Research has published the final report of the Listening and Dialogue phase of the Plenary Council, capturing the voices of more than 222,000 people.
Emmaus Community, embracing John as he is
Battling with mental ill health and living on the streets with no family or support for more than 21 years was the only way John knew how to live – this was until he discovered the work of the Emmaus Community, a long-term independent living programme founded by Brother Al Archer.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Tolkien’ film shines lights on writer’s famed career
By turns lyrical and moving, Tolkien (Fox Searchlight) is a sophisticated profile of the future novelist’s youth that succeeds on a number of levels.
Effective Communications to be addressed in 2019 Social Justice Statement
“Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world” is the theme for the 2019-2020 Social Justice Statement, announced by Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) President Archbishop Mark Coleridge.
NATIONAL: Sydney Archbishop condemns NSW abortion legislation
Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher OP has openly condemned a new bill that would decriminalise abortion in the state of New South Wales.
National Deacons’ Conference less than three months away
Deacons from across Australia are preparing to descend on Perth, excited to hear about what God has planned for the members of their vocation in 2020 at the biennial 2019 National Association Deacons’ Conference, held from 3 to 6 October at The University of Notre Dame Fremantle Campus.
Two Catholic international book awards for former CFE Director
An Australian theologian has last month received two awards from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the close of the Catholic Media Conference held in Saint Petersburg, Florida on 21 June.
