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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
NATIONAL: Bishops renew call for fair wages for Australian families
The Fair Work Act has “failed to provide an adequate wages safety net for low-paid workers with family responsibilities” or “alleviate the poverty and disadvantage suffered by them and their families”, a Catholic Church delegation has told the Fair Work Commission this week.
On Wednesday 15 May, John Fernon SC and Brian Lawrence appeared before the Expert Panel of the Fair Work Commission, s...
Mercy Sisters host retreat space for soul nourishing weekend experience
St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, a ministry of the Mercy Sisters located on Tyler St, Tuart Hill, recently offered a silent retreat weekend in the tranquil surrounds of their 17 single-room facility – with its spacious chapel and well-appointed conference room with an option of catering services and overnight accommodation.
During the retreat, four key topics were explored. Each topic of...
Aboriginal art competition themed on faith, creation
Schools and parish communities are being encouraged to take part in the 2019 Catholic Liturgical Art Competition, inspired by Aboriginal knowledge and the Catholic faith, set to take place in conjunction with the NAIDOC week celebrations in July this year.
OBITUARY: Jean Vanier, the man who changed lives of intellectually disabled
Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche communities and co-founder of Faith and Light, died on 7 May at the age of 90.
INTERNATIONAL: Be merciful ministers of Christ, Pope tells new priests
The priesthood is not a “cultural association or a union”, but a ministry of mercy anchored on Christ’s mission to bring hope to the downtrodden and comfort to those who suffer, Pope Francis told new priests.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Lockridge youths pilot Stations of the Cross prayers
More than 140 members of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community from all ages gathered at the St Mary’s Primary School oval and made their way to St Mary’s Church as they re-enacted the Passion of Christ, in the form of Stations of the Cross.
MOVIE REVIEW: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Devotees of the global media juggernaut that takes its name from the Japanese for pocket monsters will no doubt welcome Pokémon Detective Pikachu (Warner Bros), the first live-action feature in the franchise that began with video games in the 1990s.
EXCLUSIVE: New report highlights need for better support in addressing poverty and homelessness in Perth
The number of people sleeping rough in Western Australia is on the increase, according to a new report by the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA).
Thumbs up for Chisholm’s extravagant Seussical musical production
Chisholm Catholic College students, supported by a team of staff, took centre-stage at their school grounds to deliver a vibrant and exhilarating performance in their latest production Seussical – highlighting the values of friendship, loyalty, faith and love.
SPECIAL FEATURE: ‘Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us’
Forgiveness is the central tenant of Christianity and Pope Francis focussed on its importance as one of the seven petitions of the Our Father, as taught to us by Christ, as he returned to the theme of his recent catechesis on the Lord’s Prayer.
