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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Lectio Divina: Read, Meditate, Pray, Contemplate for Lent
Sister Shelley Barlow has this week talked about an upcoming course at the Centre for Faith Enrichment, entitled ‘Three Tuesday Mornings in Lent’, and what it means to take home the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or divine reading.
East Cannington Church celebrates closure after 60 years
A community of Catholics created a spiritual home at the St Francis of Assisi Church, where they had their faith nourished, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, at a recent closing Mass of the Church building, celebrated on Sunday 19 February.
ACBC President speaks on final Royal Commission hearings into the Catholic Church
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Denis Hart has last week acknowledged the cooperation of witnesses, agencies, religious institutions and dioceses across the Catholic Church at the conclusion of Case Study 50 of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
St John of God Raphael Services expands to reach more parents
More families suffering with perinatal illness in Western Australia are now able to access St John of God (SJG) Raphael Services as a result of the service’s growth in 2017.
PHOTO STORY: Cathedral volunteers thanked for their dedication
Non liturgical volunteers who work at St Mary’s Cathedral were recently thanked for their time and dedication at a special morning tea in the parish centre.
A Pastoral Letter to the Catholic Community
The final hearing of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in relation to the Catholic Church was held in Sydney over three weeks from February 6 to February 24, 2017.
Newman College celebrates new student leaders
The Newman College has last week come out in force for a service celebrating the beginning of the academic year and the Commissioning of Student Leaders from Years 6 and 12.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: A faith journey that brings families together
Since joining St Helena of the Holy Cross Parish in Ellenbrook, Claire Merry, now in her second year with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) faith process, talks about her faith journey and taking her group through the classes to become Catholics.
East Cannington Church celebrates closure after 60 years
A community of Catholics created a spiritual home at the St Francis of Assisi Church, where they had their faith nourished, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, at a recent closing Mass of the Church building, celebrated on Sunday 19 February.
PHOTO STORY: Ash Wednesday draws crowds at St Mary’s Cathedral
As Christians we know we are called to live life to the full and during the season of Lent, this joyful season, we are called to give expression to the greatest commandment of the law, the love of God and the love of our neighbour.
