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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Mother Teresa of Kolkata to be canonised on 4 September
Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican on 4 September.
BOOK REVIEW – Report of Rosendo Salvado to Propaganda Fide in 1883
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.
Dedicated educator Brother Pat Kelly enters eternal life
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.
2016 Easter Art Exhibition: Iconography a chosen path for Angela
Three local artists will this month unite for the 2016 Easter Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Convent education the foundation for pianist’s glittering career
When acclaimed concert pianist Eileen Joyce set off for Europe in 1927 at the cusp of her career, she took with her a strong technical foundation received at West Australian convent schools, including the former Loreto Convent in Claremont and St Joseph’s Convent in Boulder.
Tradition enshrined in New Norcia’s Holy Door
By Caroline Smith
The Benedictine Monks of New Norcia have had much to celebrate in recent months as they walked through a very special door of their monastery late last year that led them into both the Jubilee Year of Mercy and the rediscovery of their 19th-century traditions.
Around 60 people attended the Ceremony of the Opening of the Holy Door on 13 December 2015, which saw Emerit...
Inspiring change in midwifery practice
Western Australian midwifery educators and students, together with maternity care providers, recently gathered to discuss solutions to challenges and inspire change within their profession.
Archbishop Costelloe visits St Charles Seminary – encourages deacons to strive for the ideal priesthood
At his first visit to Guildford’s St Charles’ Seminary for 2016, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last month urged young seminarians to put mercy and community service at the heart of their future priesthood, rising to the challenge of becoming better leaders.
St John of God Health Care celebrates feast day
Staff from St John of God Health Care this month paused to reflect on the feast day of Saint John of God and his story that the Australian health care provider continues today in delivering the healing Mission of Jesus.
Sculptor draws on fatherhood to tell the story of St Joseph
St Joseph has been depicted in many ways over the centuries, but when sculptor Mehdi Rasulle created a statue of him for the Perth Archdiocese, he knew he wanted to portray the saint as an ordinary working man and father.
