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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New Bishop appointed for Townsville
Pope Francis has last week appointed Fr Timothy Harris, a priest of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, as the sixth Bishop of Townsville.
Notre Dame confers Honorary Doctorate to Neville Owen
The University of Notre Dame has conferred a Doctor of Laws to the Honourable Neville Owen for his tireless and faithful commitment to the legal profession, most notably as the Senior Judge of the Court of Appeal of the WA Supreme Court, at its Graduation Ceremony at the end of 2016.
Personal Advocacy Service volunteers recognised at Missioning Celebration
The Holy Spirit gives us strength to do important works in the world, such as helping others, Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton told Personal Advocacy Service volunteers, at their annual Missioning Celebration.
YEAR OF MERCY IN REVIEW: Reflecting on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter “Misericordiae et Misera”
An Apostolic Letter released by Pope Francis at the conclusion of last year’s Jubilee Year focussed on how mercy is at the very centre of the existence of the Catholic Church
The letter, entitled in Latin, Misericordiae et Misera (Mercy with Misery) aims to encourage the lay faithful to look for ways of being witnesses of God’s love and mercy.
Josephite Sisters gather to celebrate their Golden and Diamond Jubilees
After serving their communities and the Church for 50 years or more, Jubilarians from the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart had plenty of reason to celebrate last month.
2017 CEWA COMMISSIONING MASS: New teachers and principals called to focus on kindness, knowledge
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week encouraged teachers from across the Archdiocese to focus on providing both kindness and knowledge to the students in their care.
POPE FRANCIS 2017 LENTEN MESSAGE: Money, pride make people ignore God’s word, neglect others
Without making room for God’s word in their heart, people will never be able to welcome and love all human life, Pope Francis has said this week in his 2017 Lenten message.
Flame Ministries Congress-goers follow ‘A Call to Shine’
A call for people to become more involved in their communities and to live out the teachings of Jesus, was the key focus at the recent 27th Annual Flame Ministries International (FMI) Congress.
Celebration of Tradition and Christianity at Chinese New Year Event in Como
There was lion dancing, firecrackers and a huge Chinese feast as hundreds of devout Chinese Catholics attended mass at Holy Family Church in Como, to commemorate the year of the Rooster.
Cambodian immersion opens minds and hearts to social justice issues back home
Witnessing Cambodia’s developing legal system first-hand and networking with groups committed to human rights protection were features of a dynamic international learning opportunity for Law students at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus.
