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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
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.
