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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
NAIDOC Week final Mass recognises Indigenous contribution
The Archdiocese of Perth marked the end of NAIDOC Week celebrations with a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral which drew on aspects of Aboriginal culture to highlight the contribution of Indigenous communities to the Catholic Church in Australia.
Jesus’ connection with humanity the focus for Focolare retreat in Perth
God’s connection with humanity through Jesus was the central theme at a recent retreat hosted by the Focolare Movement in Chittering Valley.
Book of Revelations set to inspire for 2018 Mandorla Art Awards
Entries for the 2018 Mandorla Art Award are now open with the theme taken from the Book of Revelations, ‘And then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband’ (Rev 21:1-2).
Bishop Robert McGuckin appointed new BBI Director
Internationally respected canon law expert, the Bishop of Toowoomba, Most Reverend Robert McGuckin says he is looking forward to working more closely with BBI – The Australian Institute of Theological Education as a newly-appointed Director.
Ordained a priest, former Manchester United footballer’s goal is Christ
Former Irish soccer pro Philip Mulryne was last weekend ordained a priest of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans.
Friendship and fellowship at the heart of PAS Annual Community Celebrations
Personal Advocacy Service (PAS) recently celebrated their Annual Community Celebrations on 2 July at John XXIII College with members from all 16 groups from 13 parishes located around Perth to meet, mingle and celebrate the community and their achievements.
MOVIE REVIEW: Viewers to get front row seat to world greatest art with Michaelangelo Exhibition
See blockbuster exhibitions from galleries around the world in more ”Breathtaking detail” than ever seen before giving viewers, for the first time ever, a front row seat to the world’s greatest art in high definition on the big screen.
The Julian Singers end 40 years of song on a high, donating their funds to a good cause
After 40 years of providing sacred and liturgical music to the Catholic community in Perth, the group known as the Julian Singers has closed up shop, donating its remaining funds to Australian Religious Against Trafficking Humans (ACRATH).
Meet the new CathNews Editorial Advisory Board
CathNews, Australia’s leading faith-based website, has a new home and a new independent editorial board following recent changes to its operations, the ACBC Media Blog reports.
SPECIAL REPORT: Bishop Justin Bianchini reflects on his time in the burgeoning Diocese of Geraldton
When then-Father Justin Bianchini was chosen to become Bishop of the Geraldton Diocese back in 1992, he viewed the development with trepidation, but also with a sense that God had called him to take up the position, which was in a country diocese similar to those he had served in – and loved – before.
