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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Ignite Youth event re-ignites the faith of youth with focus on living God
More than 100 young people have last week gathered for Ignite Live, hosted for the first time at Emmanuel College, Success.
Ignite Live events bring together teenagers and young adults from across Perth and this event was especially accessible to those in the southern suburbs.
Catholic leaders: Papal trip was blessing for Christian, Muslim Egyptians
Pope Francis’ historic, 72-hour visit to Cairo has left a profound mark on Egyptians, Catholic leaders said, as they anticipate increased ties with fellow Orthodox Christians and Muslims.
DVDs and discussion prove a good way to build the faith in Bassendean
Bassendean parishioner Merle Penheiro has found a novel way to evangelise through a series of DVDs and discussions with guest speakers on Catholic faith.
St John of God Health Care worker wins 2017 Jennifer Stratton Scholarship award
In recognition for living the Values of the Catholic health care group in his everyday encounters with clients in his care and those who work alongside him at St John of God Accord disability services in Victoria, Glen Melbourne was awarded the 2017 Jennifer Stratton Scholarship in March.
Benedictine Monk Bishop Rosendo Salvado’s epic life story gets big screen treatment
Spanish-born Benedictine monk Bishop Rosendo Salvado is arguably one of Western Australia’s most captivating historical icons.
Trinity College students commemorate fallen war veteran at ANZAC Day service
The Returned and Services League of Australia in WA (RSLWA) last week invited Trinity College Head Prefect, Nicholas Ellison, and Trinity College Pipe Major, Connor Rees, to recite the Ode and lay a wreath at an ANZAC Day sunset service on the 24 April at 5pm in Kings Park.
Archbishop Costelloe blesses new Early Learning Centre at Ursula Frayne Catholic College
It was a momentous day for everyone involved with the opening of the Early Learning Centre on the Balmoral Campus at Ursula Frayne Catholic College last month.
Theology course for beginners aims to enrich faith experience
The Centre for Faith Enrichment’s upcoming course on Exploring Faith: Theology for Beginners, opens up a rich world of theological thought that has always been an integral part of the Christian faith experience.
Former Child Migrants commemorative lunch set to honour the 1947 arrivals
Seventy years after they first arrived in Western Australia, Former Child Migrants who arrived in Fremantle from London and attended Catholic Orphanages are gathering for a special reunion luncheon to acknowledge not only their personal journey, but also their extraordinary contribution to Western Australia.
Fr Marcellinus celebrates 50 years of road less travelled, making all the difference
For Father Marcellinus Meilak, the 50th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood on the 11 March, passed like any other day – with a Mass in his residential Chapel and a low-key celebration at the Maltese Club in Bassendean, surrounded by friends and parishioners whom he has known during his 24 years in Perth.
