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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope Francis to canonise Acutis, Frassati, host meeting on child’s rights
The Holy Father will canonise Blessed Acutis on 27 April, during the Jubilee for Adolescents in Rome to be held from 25 to 27 April and Blessed Frassati during the Jubilee of Young People in Rome to be held from 28 July to 3 August.
Australian Ambassador to Holy See role “a great privilege”, says Chiara Porro
Reflecting on her term, Ms Porro described her role in the Eternal City as a “great privilege,” highlighting her efforts to address critical global issues such as climate change, women’s empowerment, and equality.
Premium hospital room service saves on both food waste and cost
St John of God Health Care is the first private health group to introduce room service catering as a nationwide model. Photo: Supplied.
St John of God Health Care is the first private health group to introduce room service catering as a nationwide model.
The switch from standard hospital catering to premium hotel-style room service has not only reduced food waste but also costs.
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Prison Sunday reminds us of our mission to love
Prisons are not meant to be places of rejection, punishment and revenge, but rather a mission field where we are called to share Jesus’ good news of love, mercy and inclusion.
Synod Final document available in English
In his homily, the Holy Father called on the church not to remain in a state of “blindness” to the issues in the church and the world, a blindness that can take the form of embracing worldliness, placing a premium on comfort or having a closed heart.
Join the Movement to End Child Poverty
Professor Bessell’s research not only amplifies the voices of children but also creates essential metrics for understanding and addressing child poverty, setting a course toward ending it.
St Mary’s Cathedral to turn red next week
This November, thousands of people will be taking a moment to remember, pray for and support Christians suffering persecution around the world.
Pope Francis appoints two new Melbourne auxiliary bishops
The bishops-elect will join Bishop Martin Ashe and Bishop Tony Ireland in bringing together the leadership of the four regions of the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Cardinal-designate addresses bishops’ plenary meeting
New Cardinal-designate Bishop Mykola Bychok has told Australian Bishops he remains “a servant of Christ and his flock that has been entrusted to my care.”
Family centred approach to faith celebrates 50 years in WA
The movement originally commenced in WA at City Beach Parish, where founders Brian and Denise Mills hosted the first gatherings after their inspiring experience at the 1973 National Eucharistic Congress in Melbourne.
