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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
8,000 parents speak out in biggest parenting pulse-check
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program has last week shared the results of its largest ever parenting survey, which reveals the stark reality of cost-of-living pressures, emotional distress, sleep deprivation and concerns about social media and screen time on their kids’ mental health and wellbeing.
St Charles Seminary Enquiry Day blessed with full attendance
The day saw Rector Fr Francis Nguyen and Vice-Rector Fr Joseph Laundy and the St Charles seminarians hosting their guests starting with Holy Hour and Mass before a delicious brunch was served and enjoyed at the seminary’s communal dining area, accompanied by conversations and laughter.
Polish Catholic community celebrate 50 years of faith, community and culture
In an interview with The Record, Maylands Polish Community Parish Priest, Fr Tomasz Bujakowski, spoke about the arrival of Polish migrants in Perth following World War II.
Spiritual father of the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, Bishop Peter Ingham passes away
Spiritual father of the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, Bishop Peter Ingham passes away
Faith leaders unite to target modern slavery in Australia with new app
The app is an educational tool for faith leaders, clergy and their staff to help identify modern slavery and safeguard their communities.
Caritas Australia celebrates 60 years of love and compassion in action
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson said Caritas means love and compassion in Latin. Photo: Supplied.
Caritas Australia is celebrating its 60th year, with The Catholic Overseas Relief Committee that later became Caritas Australia, having been founded in 1964.
That same year, Catholic parishes in Adelaide conducted the first Lenten appeal, raising money for a fishing boat to support th...
New Grotto dedicated to the Holy Family to mark parish anniversaries
The Grotto will be unveiled by Ballajura Parish Priest Fr John Jegorow and City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson at 6pm, followed by a free community celebration.
National code of conduct key to improving integrity
A new national code of conduct is aimed at assisting in the formation and induction of clergy and lay pastoral leaders to reflect integrity in all aspects of their lives.
ACRATH Members Reunite to Address Modern Slavery at Three-Day Gathering
Those present for the conference also listened to leaders of modern slavery prevention including New South Wales Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Transition Branch Assistant Secretary Cary Duffy.
Perth youth ‘Hype’ up for Christ
Young teens from around Perth had the opportunity to come together in Christ for this night of energy, fun and connection, held at the Treeby Community and Sports Centre.
