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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Record Numbers at St Norbert’s in 2019
St Norbert College in Queens Park welcomed more than 200 new students to the school in 2019, taking its student numbers to a record high.
Subiaco Parish set to lead Camino Salvado pilgrimage
The annual St Joseph’s Subiaco Parish Camino Salvado Pilgrimage walk from Subiaco to New Norcia is set to take place once again for 2019.
Archbishop Mark Coleridge delivers final homily at Vatican Summit
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge delivered the homily at the final Mass of the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors.
Archbishop Costelloe to youth: ‘My hope is that we are commissioning saints’
Catholic Youth Leaders from across the Perth Archdiocese attended a Commissioning Mass organised by Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM), followed by a brunch celebration and a talk on Saturday 23 February.
MOVIE REVIEW: Mary Queen of Scots
Religion and politics make for a toxic brew in the highly spiced historical drama Mary Queen of Scots (Focus).
Lent is time to let go of ‘destructive’ selfishness, says Pope Francis
The Lenten season is a reminder for Catholics that overindulgence ruptures communion with God, with others and with creation, Pope Francis said.
NATIONAL: CARDINAL PELL UPDATE: Convicted on five counts, verdict will be appealed
An Australian court has this week found Cardinal George Pell guilty on five charges related to the sexual abuse of two 13-year-old boys; he will return for sentencing on 13 March, but the cardinal’s lawyer has already announced plans to appeal the conviction.
New ACYF 2019 website launched, Archbishop Costelloe invites youths to say ‘yes’
The fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival will invite delegates to follow Mary’s example of saying “Yes” when it opens on the great Marian Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
PLENARY 2020 – Claremont Parish Plenary Council animators motivated by faith
With just three weeks remaining of the Listening and Dialogue phase of the 2020 Plenary Council, parishioners across the Archdiocese of Perth are being encouraged to attend a session at their local parish.
Former Victorian Senator appointed as NCEC Executive Director
Former Victorian Senator Jacinta Collins has been appointed Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) by the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education.
NCEC chairman Greg Crafter AO said Jacinta is renowned as a strong advocate for social justice and quality education across all sectors.
“Jacinta brings a wealth of experience, skills and dedication to the role,...
