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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
BOOK REVIEW: Chaplain opens the door to prisoners’ stories
Having worked for ten years as Senior Chaplain for Prisons in Western Australia, Paul Gill was in a good position upon retirement to write about the experiences facing chaplains and the people they encounter – be they prisoners, their families or even victims of crime.
Collaborative research leads to better patient care
Patient-focused research was recently celebrated at St John of God (SJOG) Murdoch Hospital for its contribution to ensuring high standards of safety and quality in health care at a research symposium.
YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Whitford parishioner tells of his experience of Holy Door in Amsterdam
Moving overseas can provide a great opportunity to explore new sights in different countries, and this was certainly the case for accountant, Mark Currell – who discovered among the intricate features of a Basilica in Amsterdam, a Holy Door similar to the one at his former parish in Whitford.
Perth seminarian receives welcome to the jungle
Seminarian Joseph Laundy has described how he swapped Perth’s familiar Mediterranean climate for the steamy jungles of Borneo during a recent pastoral assignment to Malaysia.
Players can benefit from head trauma education, reflection: research
A team from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Institute for Health Research is investigating the short-term links between head trauma and depression in young football players, in the hope of developing avenues for self-reflection and education about this issue at sporting clubs.
Seminar seeks answers on human trafficking
A recent seminar in Perth, entitled Is She Safe?, which looked at the topic of human trafficking, brought together experts and interested parties to discuss the current situation, as well as examining potential responses and solutions through the witness of people working on such programs in Cambodia, the Philippines and Myanmar.
Family prayer group aims to foster a culture of communication with God in the home
Nurturing a culture of prayer in the home can be a great boost to Catholic families, and can help reinforce what children learn about God in school and the local parish, says Perth group, Family Prayer Ministry.
Radio personality Eoin Cameron farewelled at St Mary’s Cathedral
More than 500 family, friends, colleagues and fans gathered earlier this month at St Mary’s Cathedral to farewell ABC radio broadcaster, Eoin Cameron.
Family life and its challenges the focus of Focolare retreat
A recent two-day program in Rockingham brought together members of Perth’s Focolare Movement for discussion, workshops and other activities focusing on the family and some of the challenges posed to family life by circumstances such as illness and disability.
Neocatechumenal Way co-founder Carmen Hernández dies at 85
Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, has this week, Tuesday 19 July, died at her home in Madrid, Spain. She was 85 years old.
