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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
First audit report of Church entity against new National Standards published
Catholic Professional Standards Limited (CPSL) has last week published its first audit report of a Church entity that is subject to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS).
Reconciliation theme central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday solidarity
Last weekend’s 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral was a celebration of the efforts by both the Indigenous community and the Catholic Church to achieve integration and solidarity as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Archdiocese partners to tackle root cause of modern slavery
The Archdiocese of Perth commenced an Anti-Slavery Working Party since May of this year, with the aim of partnering with all its agencies to tackle the root cause of slavery and eradicate all forms of modern slavery within the Archdiocese.
Catholic school educators take time off to reflect, discern
Assistant principals from Catholic schools across Perth have last week Thursday 1 August attended a six-hour retreat as a means to understanding how to provide guidance in supporting students develop their relationship with Jesus.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Lion King’ returns in CGI remake
Advances in moviemaking technology allow a story that could only previously be told as a cartoon to be enacted, so to speak, by animals – and so, we get The Lion King (Disney).
Schools come together for 30th Performing Arts Festival to give thanks for God’s gifts
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reminded those present for the 30th annual Performing Arts Festival Mass that the word “Eucharist” itself means “thanksgiving”.
INTERNATIONAL: Many Sri Lankans still severely traumatised as first Mass celebrated after Easter attacks
Three months after the Easter Sunday attack (21 April) in Sri Lanka, where a suicide bomber killed close to 100 people, the first Holy Mass was celebrated on the 21 July at Saint Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo.
Centacare celebrates a community champion
When a team member as valued as Simone Collard leaves, the impact is truly felt by all – even Centacare Chief Executive Lee-Anne Phillips was onsite at the Gosnells site to take part in the official farewell on 18 July.
PLENARY 2020: Final report captures the voices of 222,000
The National Centre for Pastoral Research has published the final report of the Listening and Dialogue phase of the Plenary Council, capturing the voices of more than 222,000 people.
Emmaus Community, embracing John as he is
Battling with mental ill health and living on the streets with no family or support for more than 21 years was the only way John knew how to live – this was until he discovered the work of the Emmaus Community, a long-term independent living programme founded by Brother Al Archer.
