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MOVIE REVIEW: Second Conjuring film portrays overlay of expected Catholic imagery

There’s not much magic in “The Conjuring 2”. What this possession-themed horror story does have are two principal spirits haunting folks throughout – one of them a demon nun.

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star in a scene from the movie "The Conjuring 2." Photo: CNS/Warner Bros

Year of Mercy resources encourage Perth Catholics to understand more

Parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Perth are being encouraged to utilise a number of resources available for the Year of Mercy.

Lights, camera, action: Hollywood calls for Notre Dame student

University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) student Olivia Cervi is well on the way to a thriving career in Hollywood after the 18 year old was signed by Paradigm Talent Agency during a recent on-camera skills trip to Los Angeles and New York.

Communications & Media student, Olivia Cervi, was signed by Paradigm Talent Agency during a recent on-camera skills trip to Los Angeles and New York. Photo: Supplied

Young people find better futures with Centacare’s award-winning project

After only two years since its introduction, an engagement and intervention program in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs has yielded success for Centacare Employment and Training (Centacare) and the young people who are involved.

Centacare Executive Director, Lee-Anne Phillips, and Minister for Community Services, Hon Tony Simpson MLA. Photo: Supplied

Movie Review: Documentary reveals the beauty of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas

For many Australians, a visit to Italy is not complete without seeing Rome’s St Peter’s Basilica up close, to admire the architectural and artistic masterwork that went into its design during the Renaissance period.

St Peter's and the Papal Basilicas of Rome 3D, will arrive in Perth cinemas on 18 June, with exclusive screenings also available. Image: Sourced.

New liturgical music book to provide single resource for parishes

The new liturgical worship book launched by the Bishops of Australia in April will provide a single resource that parishes can use as the basis for music programs that reflect the spirit of the post-Vatican II liturgy, according to Archdiocesan Centre for Liturgy Director, Sister Kerry Willison.

The New Catholic Worship Book was launched in Melbourne by Archbishop Denis Hart, Bishop Pat O’Regan and Bishop Peter Elliott on Friday, 8 April. Photo: Casamentos, Melbourne

Pope to appoint advisory board in removing negligent bishops

remove a religious superior or bishop from office for failing to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sex abuse.

Pope Francis greets the crowd in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on 1 June. The Pope has this week announced he will set up a panel of legal experts to help him in deciding whether to remove a religious superior or bishop from office for failing to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sex abuse. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring

Bishops establish new National Centre for Evangelisation

A new National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE) is being established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC). It will bring together the work of the Catholic Enquiry Centre (CEC) and the National Office for Evangelisation (NOE).

A new National Centre for Evangelisation is being established by the ACBC. Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, said “we're trying to bring the old and the new together in a fresh configuration”. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring

New Chapel takes pride of place at SJOG Murdoch Hospital

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has unveiled its new Chapel and renovated foyer at a blessing ceremony led by Archdiocese of Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.