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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Annual Catholic conference will encourage participants to ‘feed the soul’
After success at its inaugural event last year, the Why Be Catholic Conference is returning to Perth in October, with visiting United States priest, Father Leo Patalinghug, set to lead discussion on how meals can bring people together and how individuals and families can learn to “feed the soul”.
2016 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT: Perspectives on an aged care workforce strategy
Many in the aged care sector have highlighted the need for a workforce strategy to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce to care for the increasing number of older Australians as the structural ageing of our population gathers pace.
Pope highlights sanctity of life in Year of Mercy visits
Pope Francis donned a green hospital gown over his white cassock and entered the neonatal unit of a Rome hospital, peering in the incubators, making the sign of the cross and encouraging worried parents.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Light Between Oceans sends powerful message of forgiveness and conscience
Beginning with 1979’s The Europeans, the producer-director team of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory, whose partnership was already of 15 years standing, churned out a succession of high quality period films. The duo’s pictures were famous for their lush cinematography, all-star casts and compelling story lines, usually based on a deep, dark secret.
October to be nationwide month of prayer and fasting for marriage and families
The Australian Catholic Marriage and Family Council (ACMFC) will next month initiate a national month of prayer and fasting for marriage and families.
Bishop Delegate, Marriage and Family of the Bishops Commission for Family, Youth and Life, Bishop Michael Kennedy, said the month of prayer and fasting is intended to be held in parishes across Australia as the nation prepares for a plebiscite on marriage.
Advocating for homelessness provides life lessons
Students at Emmanuel College, Success, have recently tackled the issue of homelessness through a project which aims to provide direct assistance and raise awareness.
Mount Lawley parish grows in strength and faith, 60 years on
The Mt Lawley Parish community have last weekend commenced celebrations of its 60th anniversary with the blessing of new chalices and communion paten.
Tackling poverty head on this Socktober
Mercedes college students are next month taking part in Catholic Mission’s Socktober Campaign, an initiative that aims to raise awareness among young people on global poverty issues and which raises funds to help combat poverty in Australia and abroad.
FR STEPHEN MCGUCKIN VIDEO INTERVIEW: Perth missionary reveals the encounter with Mother Teresa that changed his life
Mother Teresa’s canonisation has served as a celebration of the thousands of lives she touched throughout her lifetime, including one former Lesmurdie parishioner who was so inspired by her that he decided to join her order.
Pope: Evangelise with mercy; people will ask what drives you
Do not treat evangelisation as a simple mechanical task or a reason to brag, Pope Francis has said last week.
