The Resurrection of Jesus is the central event that gives rise to our faith. St Paul was overcome with joy and wonder when he wrote that, if Christ is not risen, then our faith is in vain.
I am always excited by Easter as I reflect again on its basic lessons for my life – and yours.
Dhaniram is driven to help create change in his village. Through the grass-roots Hamara Haq (‘our rights’) project, run by Caritas India and supported by Caritas Australia, he’s gained the skills to help his community claim what’s rightfully theirs and develop their plan for a better future.
More than three thousand young Australians are this year expected to join Pope Francis when he travels to Krakow, Poland to participate at the 31st World Youth Day from 25 to 31 July 2016.
Around 1,000 people from varied faith and social justice backgrounds gathered for the Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees on 20 March, with a strong Catholic contingent reflecting on the need to show compassion to people seeking asylum.
Perth-born photographer and communications professional, Jamie O’Brien, has this year entered the Easter Art Exhibition, to be held at St Mary’s Cathedral on 27 March and 3 April.
For Willetton parishioner, Holly Bentley, the decision to convert to the Catholic faith was inspired by her encounter with some of its Sacraments, including Marriage and Baptism.
Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican on 4 September.
Rosendo Salvado is universally known as the founder of the Benedictine Mission at New Norcia, c.130 km. north-east of Perth. In recent years, scholars have shown a renewed interest in this fascinating figure of colonial Western Australia. Known for his enterprising nature and determination in his missionary work, Salvado is less likely to be known also as an accomplished musician and an effective administrator, for his openness to Aborigines and for his proficiency in European and native Australian languages.
After a life dedicated to education, Brother Pat Kelly will be remembered as a man who connected with people and involved them – whether in the community or in his work as principal of several schools in Perth and country WA.