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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
MOVIE REVIEW: A United Kingdom
No, not the United Kingdom, though its government and colonial officials play a significant role in this story. Rather, this is the story of a kingdom in southern Africa, Bechuanaland, and a crisis, beginning in 1947 that ultimately led to the establishing of the independent country, Botswana.
Archbishop Hart writes to Australian Catholics regarding Royal Commission
Gail Furness, senior counsel assisting the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, speaks at a hearing in Sydney Feb. 6. Photo: Supplied.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you as the final hearing involving the Catholic Church at the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse commences on February 6, 2017.
For the victims and survivors, for the Ca...
Southern Plus, the next generation of health and wellness from Southern Cross Care
Southern Cross Care, one of WA’s leading providers of aged care, health, lifestyle and retirement services will now offer a brand new service called, Southern Plus – A next generation health and wellness opportunity, changing the concept of aged care.
PHOTO STORY: Newman College celebrates 40 Year Anniversary
Newman College has last week celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the beginning of the Newman System of Schools.
Feast day of St Josephine Bakhita the focal point for efforts against human trafficking
On the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, Bishops and religious leaders from across Australia have this week supported calls from Pope Francis to end the injustice of human trafficking against all people, in particular children.
East Cannington Church to celebrate final Mass
A final Mass will be celebrated at St Francis Church, East Cannington, next Sunday 19 February at 2.30pm followed by afternoon tea.
EMBRACE THE GRACE 2016: Prayer holds power among youth
Newly-ordained Deacon Mariusz Grzech officiates the Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction during the Embrace the Grace conference, held from 7-11 December in New Norcia. Photo: CYM Perth
The recent Embrace the Grace (ETG) conference in New Norcia would not have been complete without the availability of the sacraments and time for prayer.
Along with talks from guest speakers, community...
CALL TO PRAYER: Archbishop Costelloe issues Pastoral letter ahead of final Royal Commission hearings
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week encouraged the Perth Catholic community to pray for the work of the Royal Commission, as it begins to bring its public hearings to a conclusion.
Papal Blessing the icing on the cake after 50 years of marriage
Floreat Wembley parishioners Ivan and Barbara Colgan last year celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a particular honour, receiving a Papal Blessing which was presented to them by Parish Priest, Father Andrew Albis.
Catholic Women’s League in Morley celebrates 30th anniversary
The Catholic Women’s League in Morley have celebrated their 30th anniversary at the end of 2016.
