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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
MOVIE REVIEW: Revisiting a dark chapter in Europe’s history with Aida’s Secrets
Although more than 70 years have passed since the end of the Holocaust, directors Alon and Shaul Schwarz explore how its repercussions and ramifications continue to affect Jewish families through their documentary Aida’s Secrets.
Growing Higher Education from humble beginnings – BBI awarded new status as Higher Education Provider
The Broken Bay Institute, (BBI) an Australian Institute of Theological Education, was last month accredited as a Higher Education Provider (HEP) by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Notre Dame duo part of Telethon team to study health impacts of energy drinks
Two academics from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law, Fremantle, are part of a team that secured a Telethon – Perth Children’s Hospital Research Fund grant for approximately $250,000 to study the health impacts of energy drinks on adolescents.
