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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The Wild Robot
Cast aside any concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence – “The Wild Robot” (Dreamworks) has arrived, a Mary Poppins bot ready to chase your cares away in this warm and fuzzy animated adaptation of the bestselling children’s book by Peter Brown.
Holy Year pilgrimage is chance to begin again, Pope says
The Holy Year 2025 theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” is a reminder that hope “is not a habit or a character trait – that you either have or you don’t – but a strength to be asked for. That is why we make ourselves pilgrims: We come to ask for a gift, to start again on life’s journey,” Pope Francis said 11 January.
Pope Francis looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope
In several chapters of the book, Pope Francis directly addresses readers, includ-ing when he quotes St John Paul II’s words during the Jubilee 2000: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ!”
SPECIAL REPORT: Christmas 2024: The way of Jesus, is not the way of power or control, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking at the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass and 11am Christmas Day, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe explained that the most fundamental of all Chris-tian teachings is that God should so love and esteem humanity that he becomes one of us in Jesus Christ – so as to reveal to us the very reason why God created us.
Church welcomes appointment of new Bishop of Bunbury
Pope Francis has appointed Perth-based priest, Fr George Kolodziej SDS, to be the fifth Bishop of Bunbury.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
In approaching the comic adventure “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (Paramount), viewers will likely be expecting to witness more of the hyperkinetic antics that are the trademark of the Sega video game-based characters around whom the franchise is built. What they may not be bargaining for are complex layers of emotional pain.
St Peter’s Holy Door sees more than half million pilgrims in two weeks
From 24 December 2024, when the Pope inaugurated the Holy Year, to 07 January 2025, the Vatican said, 545,532 people from around the world have made the journey along the lengthy boulevard leading to St Peter’s Square and crossed through the basilica’s Holy Door.
Navigating the Soul’s Storms: Perth Locals explore the Ignatian Rules for the Discernment of Spirits
The Centre for Faith Enrichment was blessed to once again host Fr Robin Koning SJ who presented St Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment in a day event consisting of three consecutive sessions, being concluded by a guided experience of the Exa-men Prayer which helps with the day-to-day discernment of spirits.
World’s youngest Cardinal Mykola Bychok Elevated by Pope Francis in Historic Vatican Ceremony
On 7 December, 2024, Bishop Mykola Bychok was elevated to the rank of Cardi-nal, who at 44 becomes the youngest member of the College of Cardinals.
Celebrating Eleanor Roderick’s 25 years of dedication as she retires from St John of God Health Care
Eleanor Roderick, Group Manager of Pastoral Services at St John of God Health Care retires after an extraordinary 25-year career.
