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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
MOVIE REVIEW: Dumbo flies high on in big screen adaptation
The sight of a cuddly baby elephant taking to the skies is clearly meant to send spirits soaring in Dumbo (Disney), director Tim Burton’s live-action reimagining of the 1941 animated classic.
SPECIAL FEATURE: ‘Our Father, who art in Heaven’ connecting with a loving father, the Holy Spirit
By Eric Martin
Returning to his catechesis on the Lord’s Prayer, Pope Francis identified the key theme for each of the seven articles, before expanding on each, drawing out modern examples and explaining their relationship with the spiritual truth of each petition, beginning with the first line: “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.”
“How many times there are people who say ‘...
Better services for residents with dementia
MercyCare has embraced specialist design guidelines specifically to improve the home environment for residents with dementia when upgrading and refurbishing its residential aged care facilities across Perth.
MercyCare Chief Executive Anthony Smith said it was important that modern aged care facilities meet the needs of residents and their families by keeping up to date with contemporary expe...
NATIONAL: Australian Bishops call for politics that promote peace, common good
Australia’s Catholic bishops have this week called for respect and understanding in the federal election campaign, reminding Australians they all have a part to play in combating “crude tribalism” and promoting peaceful public debate.
SPECIAL FEATURE: The Our Father: follow the example of the disciples, says Pope Francis (Part One)
The inherent beauty and depth of The Lord’s Prayer is something that has been reverently celebrated by Christians, especially Catholics, since the Lord first gave us his example of prayer some 2000 years ago, Pope Francis has explained, in the first of his series of catechesis on The Our Father.
EASTER MESSAGE 2019: Bishop Holohan: ‘Christ is with us and suffers in us’
What troubled times we are experiencing as Catholics!
INTERNATIONAL: Blaze erupts at Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, ‘a priceless heritage’
A major blaze engulfed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral on 15 April, sending pillars of flame and billowing smoke over the centre of the French capital.
Melbourne Archdiocese backs significance of young people attending ACYF 2019
The Archdiocese of Melbourne have plans to send around 2500 of their young people to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) that is scheduled to take place in Perth from 8 to 10 December this year.
UNDA Awards Night and Funding Boost
Pomp and ceremony accompanied the celebration of brilliant minds at all stages of their educational journey, as the staff and students of The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus were honoured recently at the University’s annual Awards Ceremony.