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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth students present gift to Pope Francis
Students and teachers from John XXIII College, Claremont, have this week presented a gift to Pope Francis at a General Audience.
INTERNATIONAL: Upcoming synod needs young people’s voices, Pope says
Pope Francis has last weekend invited young people to tell him, their bishops and their pastors about their hopes and struggles and even their criticisms.
Sacred Heart Parish gathers for Advent Mission
The three Advent themes of preparing, waiting and receiving were recently thrust into the limelight by parishioners of Sacred Heart Church in Highgate as their Advent Mission event once again gained widespread popularity.
BOOK REVIEW: Empire’s Children provides sensitive examination of social divide in Sri Lanka’s tea plantations
Childhood friendships and the divide between social and ethnic groups are both common themes in literature and serve as a launching pad for Sri Lankan-Australian author Patricia Weerakoon in her novel, Empire’s Children (2015).
Fremantle Basilica hosts night of song and reflection in lead-up to Christmas
St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle welcomed 220 people to an inaugural evening of carols, sacred music and readings reflecting on the compassionate message of Christmas on 15 December 2016.
CHRISTMAS 2016: God offers Himself to us through the birth of Jesus, Archbishop Costelloe says
The choice of our mighty creator to appear to us as a vulnerable baby reveals God’s loving nature, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has told thousands of worshippers who recently attended Christmas Masses at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Magi’s journey reflects people’s longing for God, Pope says on Epiphany
The Magi had the courage to set out on a journey in the hope of finding something new, unlike Herod who was full of himself and unwilling to change his ways, Pope Francis said.
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.
