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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Be ashamed when tempted to use church for power struggles, Pope says
Pope Francis has this week said that whenever one is tempted to use the church for pursuing personal ambitions or to be arrogant, [they should] pray to feel ashamed.
Compassion leads to powerful action for our global neighbours
Project Compassion for 2017 will be formally launched at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, 26 February, with Father George Sigamony, Caritas Australia’s Manager of Community Engagement, discussing Caritas’ work in empowering communities.
Multiculturalism draws parishioners to 25 year celebrations at Sacred Heart Church, Thornlie
A multitude of colour, various native costumes, singing and an excited buzz welcomed news and old parishioners of Thornlie Parish last Sunday 19 February in celebration of its 25 year anniversary.
Ozanam House – Bigger, brighter future for Vinnies
By Natashya Fernandez
A state-of-the-art facility sitting on 15000m2, a 5000 m2 depot, a modern op shop, a chapel and many other quirks are just some of the things that will greet you at Ozanam House, the new St Vincent de Paul Society premises in Canning Vale.
A two-year vision, it was no small feat finalising on a premises that would not only be an important vehicle for the SVDP Soc...
Pope Francis: Be Christians of substance, not appearance
Obeying the true spirit of the commandments and not just a literal interpretation of them is what makes Christians become authentic witnesses, Pope Francis has said.
True love remains strong after more than six decades
After more than 60 years of marriage, the love lives on for Mercy Place Mandurah’s residents Morris and Sheena Richmond, who are 85 and 83 years of age respectively.
MOVIE REVIEW: Scorcsese’s Silence not for the poorly catechised
Directed and co-written by Martin Scorsese with Jay Cocks, Silence (Paramount) is a dramatically powerful but theologically complex work best suited to viewers who come to the multiplex prepared to engage with serious issues.
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.
