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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
MOVIE REVIEW: Sand Storm sweeps viewers into emotional whirlwind
Israeli director Elite Zexer’s debut directorial feature, Sand Storm, is a heartbreaking story of how one man’s obsession with tradition ultimately tears his family apart. The film explores where families in Southern Israel blur the lines between modernity and tradition, and where the importance of custom and tradition generally outweighs happiness and wellbeing within one’s family.
Australian Catholic Bishops Congratulate Archbishop Denis Hart on Vatican Appointment
The Australian Catholic Bishops recently congratulated the President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis J Hart, on his appointment by Pope Francis as a member of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
International learning grants open doors to global community for Notre Dame students
The University of Notre Dame Australia has secured close to $100,000 in funding to support overseas learning opportunities for students in 2017, through the Australian Government’s Endeavour Mobility Grants scheme.
Jubilee extends message of compassion to those behind bars
As the Jubilee Year of Mercy draws to a close, Pope Francis is urging members of the Catholic community to think about one specific marginalised group in our society – those who are in jail.
St Jerome’s producing new parish youth leaders
A significant milestone was reached at St Jerome’s Church in Spearwood on Sunday, 9 October, as nine young men and women from the parish community were installed as youth leaders during Mass.
Trinity and Orana acknowledged for musical excellence in Zenith awards
Two Catholic schools in Perth have been rewarded for their dedication to music at the 2016 Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools, each winning a Zenith Award on the final night.
2016 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT: The upside of ageing; expert tells his story
Despite living in a society that cherishes youth above all else, Dr Chris McGowan is optimistic about getting older.
Second Rite of Reconciliation offers reflection on the importance of mercy, forgiveness and justice
A celebration of the Second Rite of Reconciliation will next month offer people the opportunity to re-engage with this sacrament and reflect on the benefits of reconciliation and forgiveness in the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
For vocations, one must go out, listen, call, Pope says
In its ministry to young people, and especially in vocations promotion work, Church workers must step out of the sacristy and take seriously the questions and concerns of the young, Pope Francis said.
Lachlan Books into His Future
As graduating students all over Australia worry about what their future holds next year, Year 12 Student Lachlan Smart already has his plan in action.
