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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Cribs – a creative way to tell the Christmas story
One of the more enduring traditions of the Christmas season which helps people reflect on the story of Jesus’ birth is the setting up of cribs, or nativity scenes, in the home or local Church.
Kolbe students welcome Christmas with carols and open-air Mass
Students from Kolbe Catholic College in Rockingham joined with Our Lady of Lourdes parish and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School to present two vibrant events over Christmas to the local community.
Manning parishioners led into Christmas by Gospel dramatisation
St Pius X in Manning had a brief yet very significant addition to its recent Christmas Eve Mass which helped the congregation enter more deeply into the Christmas season. Celebrated by Parish Priest Fr Blasco Fonseca, the Mass featured a re-enactment of the Gospel by talented young parishioners of St Pius X and local school children.
MOVIE REVIEW: Moana re-treads familiar waters but will have the whole family swept away
Since the release of their debut feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, the Walt Disney Company has consistently released animated musicals with princess protagonists to critical and commercial acclaim.
TJHC reinforces Pope ‘zero tolerance’ message to Bishops
Pope Francis has once again sent a clear message to bishops across Australia and around the world that there is ‘zero tolerance’ for crimes against children, for failing to help, for covering up and for the abuse of power within the universal Catholic Church.
Notre Dame graduates set to lead, contribute and prosper
The gifts, talents and hopes of more than 1000 Notre Dame graduates were celebrated at the University’s Graduation Mass and Ceremonies in Perth and Fremantle (12-14 December 2016).
Christmas bears show the spirit of giving
Corpus Christi College students recently demonstrated their altruism and attentiveness to the meaning of Christmas by giving the gift of their handmade and decorated teddy bears to unwell children at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
The Road to Bethlehem reflects diverse Christmas traditions in its eighth year
More than 300 people recently attended St Thomas the Apostle Church in Claremont for a night of carols and Bible readings reflecting how the Christmas tradition has been celebrated musically through the ages and in different countries.
The Shopfront celebrates joy of giving and receiving at 2016 Christmas Party
The feeling of joy that comes from helping those in need and being helped by volunteers throughout the year 2016 could be sensed at this year’s The Shopfront Christmas Party.
Catholic Education WA Introduces Transformative Claned Platform to educators
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has last week introduced Catholic educators to “Claned”, a learning platform that will play a central role in the system’s digital future.
