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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The overfunded ‘private’ school myth… again!
National Catholic Education Executive director Jacinta Collins has said there is also no ‘parity’ in school capital funding with Catholic school families and communities contributing nearly 90 per cent to build and maintain school facilities.
‘Poverty is a scandal,’ says Pope Francis; Christians must use gifts for charity
Among the 5,000 who filled the basilica for Mass were homeless persons and other people in need who were seated in the front rows near Pope Francis.
Advent reflection to shine spotlight on reality of modern slavery
The 2023 Advent Reflection on Modern Slavery on 2 December promises to be a beautiful and inspiring evening of readings and music featuring tenor Paul O’Neill, organist Andrew Brown and the St Elizabeth of the Trinity Choir conducted by Emma Oorschot.
St John of God Health Care unveils new model of maternity services
Under the new model, St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital maternity services will transfer to St John of God Subiaco Hospital to consolidate the group’s northern private services. There will be no changes to maternity services at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
Notre Dame among the top ranked for Student Experience
Notre Dame was also highlighted as one of the best universities in the country for preparing students for the workforce, securing the eighth position nationally for career outcomes.
Church called to be welcoming, healing and hopeful
During an address to Australian bishops, Archbishop Gallagher said Pope Francis encouraged the Church in Australia to “hold on to hope and dream of a Church which is responsive to the needs of people, while fulfilling its calling to offer the consolation of the Resurrection and authentic solidarity to those who suffer”.
Australia Post grants Personal Advocacy more opportunities to spread awareness
This is the second time Personal Advocacy Services WA were nominated by Bibra Lake Business Centre’s Malcolm Sequeria for a $1000 People of Post Grant from Australia Post.
Ukrainian musical charity concert a symbol of solidarity and zeal
The musical event was held under the motto “A Wise Deed,” and all the collected funds — $1600 Australian dollars — were directed towards supporting the Patriarchal Foundation “Mudra sprava” (Wise Deed).
Notre Dame University welcomes senior Vatican leader in historic visit
Archbishop Gallagher’s visit emphasised the important “soft diplomacy” role that the Holy See, led by the Holy Father, performs around the world in pursuit of peace, solidarity, and the protection of human dignity.
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