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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
RECIPE: Damper
Damper was traditionally prepared by stockmen and drovers who would travel to remote areas for weeks on end, with limited access to supplies.
Cultural knowledge a central part of hospital chaplaincy for Reg and Donna
Spending time in hospital, especially far away from your own community and culture – can be a stressful experience for many patients, but it is something which Reg Carnamah and Donna Ryder, who are Aboriginal pastoral care assistants at Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, aim to reduce.
Cultural collaboration in ecclesial art
Contemporary Aboriginal artist Bonni Ingram of Badimia Country (Mount Magnet district), visual artist Anton Blume and art producer Sabrina Dowling Giudici living on the Ingaarda and Bayungu Countries (Carnarvon district), joined together to create this artwork with the Latin title Dolores – Spes – Sanatio – Redemptio.
Baldivis parish attracts community to first parish Expo
In order to involve parishioners with the various ministries and activities taking part in the church, Baldivis parishioners hosted a Parish Expo on 28 May after the 9.30am Sunday Mass at Mother Teresa Catholic College.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd dinner welcomes US visitors to Floreat Wembley parish
A recent gathering at Floreat Wembley Parish welcomed two visiting members of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for a dinner and discussion about this unique style of faith formation for children.
Melbourne professor to present case for Laudato Si at upcoming lecture
A lecture to be held next month at the Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth will explore Catholic teachings on the environment with special reference to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si – with the help of Melbourne-based Professor Anthony Kelly.
Tributes and accolades for Presentation Sisters’ 110 years of service at Iona Presentation College
It was a fitting tribute for the Presentation Sisters at the commemorative ceremony last week on Friday 23 June, to thank them for their 110 years of service at Iona Presentation College.
Transformers: The Last Knight
Grown-ups who yearn to connect with their inner 11-year-old boy are given a two-and-a-half-hour window of opportunity to do so in Transformers: The Last Knight (Paramount).
Canberra visit encourages reflection on Indigenous recognition for Trinity student
For Year 12 Trinity College student Ashton Godfrey, an educational trip earlier this year provided a good opportunity to reflect on the status of Indigenous Australians in the Constitution ahead of NAIDOC week next month.
Sister Paula McAdam remembered for her faithful service to the community
Following a career that spanned more than 60 years, Sr Paula McAdam was remembered for her faithful service to God, her adventurous ways, kindness and most importantly for her attentive presence to the community.
