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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
NATIONAL: Canberra Priest launches Rosary Video series
The deeper connection with the Rosary that a Canberra priest and parishioner felt last October – on opposite sides of the world – was the genesis of a new video series that launched on Mother’s Day.
Australia’s Virgin patroness the centre of attention at Midland Parish
St Brigid’s Church, Midland Parish, celebrated the feast of the patroness of Australia “Our Lady Help of Christians” with a procession on Sunday morning, 26 May.
EASTER 2019: Maida Vale Parish re-enacts Stations of the Cross
The parishioners of St Francis of Assisi, Maida Vale, celebrated the 2019 Easter Triduum with a live Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, 19 April.
Baldivis community extend hand to connect with country parish
Inspired by one of the efforts of the Archdiocesan Plan to build relationships and connect with the extended Catholic community of WA, a group of parishioners from Saint Teresa of Calcutta Church, Baldivis Parish, packed their bags to spend the weekend with the Catholic community of York.
May Gatherings unite northern and southern parishes
The next phase in Strengthening and Revitalising Parishes was initiated during May with three diocesan Gatherings.
Catholic Culture and Ireland to headline Perth lecture
Professor of History and Director of the Irish Studies Program at Manhattanville College in New York, Irene Whelan, is heading to Perth.
The Sisters of Life: Pro-Life lessons from the Bronx
The Sisters of Life have last week hosted a public forum on assisting those who are struggling with unexpected pregnancy.
Sir Susai of the Sepulchre: New Lieutenant for Holy Sepulchre Knights
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem gathered last weekend at St Mary’s Cathedral Perth for the appointment of a new lieutenant to head the Order’s WA chapter.
Thousands gather for rally in defence of human life
A crowd of more than 2000 people from all generations gathered outside Parliament House last Tuesday 14 May to mourn the loss of 173,000 unborn children in the 21 years since abortion was legalised in WA.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Hustle
The Hustle (MGM) suffers from being a mechanical ride, punctuated by occasional attempts at crass humour, through a plot based on outdated notions of cleverness and sophistication.
