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Fr Growney’s life of service and generosity remembered at memorial service

Following a priestly career which spanned 30 years including service to Catholic communities across Australia and the United Kingdom, Reverend Father Peter Growney has been remembered as a kind man who always had time for others.

A memorial service for Father Peter Growney was held at Mirrabooka parish, and celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, con-celebrated by Bishop Donald Sproxton, Vicar-General Rev Peter Whitely, Rev Fr Geoff Aldous and Mirrabooka Parish Priest Rev Fr Giosue Marini. Photo: Daniele Foti-Cuzzola

Citizenship ceremony celebrations sealed with a BBQ

One of Mercy Place Mont Clare’s much-loved Care Companions has affirmed her love and loyalty to Australia last week when she celebrated her first Australia Day as an official Australian citizen.

Selfless students give ‘back to school’ cheer for children in care

Generous Mercedes College, Santa Maria College and Trinity College students have donated their time and money during the summer holidays to help ensure that children in the care of not-for-profit organisation MercyCare have the best start to the school year.

“Call Me Francis’ examines the pre-papal life of Jorge Bergoglio

“What am I doing in Rome? People retire at my age,” a pensive, melancholy Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Sergio Hernandez) says early on in Call Me Francis. Netflix’s mini-series renders a textured, honest, yet sympathetic portrait of our current pontiff before he was Pope.

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from his studio overlooking St Peter's Square at the Vatican on January 29. Photo: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano

MOVIE REVIEW: Lion about power and importance of memory

Based on a true story, the Australian film Lion is adapted to the screen with great skill and empathy. Much has been written about its emotional impact, but the film isn’t a tear-jerker in the conventional sense. It evolves slowly and mysteriously, engaging the mind and the senses as much as it does the heart.

Set in India in 1986, Lion follows the history of a five year-old boy called Saroo (Sunny Pawar), who with his older brother Guddhu (Abhishek) is adept at providing food for his impoverished family by picking through landfills and pilfering coal from trains. Photo: Supplied

Professor Greg Craven Honoured in Australia Day Awards

Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Greg Craven, has been named in the 2017 Australia Day Honours List, which was announced on Thursday 26 January.

Southern Cross Care launches new health and wellness brand in WA

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. (SCC), one of Western Australia’s leading providers of quality aged care, health, lifestyle and retirement services has launched a new brand – Southern Plus – which will offer the next generation in health and wellness.

EMBRACE THE GRACE 2016: Prayer holds power among youth

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.

Attendees pose for a photo during the recent Embrace the Grace conference, which included prayer, daily Mass and opportunities to receive the sacraments. Photo: CYM Perth

INTERNATIONAL: Pope meets Martin Scorsese after director screens Silence for Jesuits

The morning after screening his film Silence for about 300 Jesuits, American director Martin Scorsese had a private audience with Pope Francis.

Pope Francis meets United States film director Martin Scorsese during a private audience at the Vatican. The meeting took place the morning after the screening of his film Silence for about 300 Jesuits. Photo: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano

Hamilton Hill Parish honours priests and community at Golden Jubilee

Hamilton Hill’s Holy Cross Parish recently celebrated its 50 year anniversary with a morning Mass and the arrival of a new tabernacle and honour board, recognising the many priests who have served there over the years.

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