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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Notre Dame Chancellor champions entrepreneurship
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Chancellor, Peter Prendiville, has been named Australia’s 2017 Champion of Entrepreneurship.
St John of God Murdoch Hospital opens new children’s ward
St John of God Murdoch Hospital will open a new children’s paediatric surgery ward to better meet the needs of families who live south of the river.
Rockingham Parish hosts foodies festival
Rockingham Parish was recently host to an international food festival to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Multiple countries – including Italy, India, the Philippines and Brazil – were represented with food stalls, and groups within the parish community were showcased with their own stand.
SPECIAL REPORT: Priests are God’s unique gift to his Church: Archbishop Costelloe
The Archdiocese of Perth has last weekend gained the service of six men to the order of Priesthood during a monumental celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral. More than 1300 people gathered for the priestly ordination of Fr Joseph Laundy, Fr Kenneth Acosta Garcia, Fr Konrad Gagatek, Fr Patricio Carrera Morales, Fr Mariusz Grzech and Fr Tung Vu. By Jamie O’Brien.
MARRIAGE VOTE: Any change to law must include protections for religious freedom: Australian Catholic Bishops
Parliament must work to unify Australians by respecting different views on marriage, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) President Archbishop Denis Hart said this week in the wake of the result of the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics yesterday morning, Thursday 15 November, revealed Australians had voted Yes to same-sex marriage in a non-compulsory postal vote, with 61.6 per cent in favour and 38.4 per cent against. There were 7,817,247 votes for Yes and 4,873,987 for No. A further 36,686 votes, or 0.2 per cent, were unclear.
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD: Called to be examples of God’s word
Six Deacons will this Friday 17 November, be ordained to the Priesthood to become ministers of Christ’s message to the world. Deacons Tung Vu and Konrad Gagatek spoke to The eRecord about their vocations and their desire to be true examples of God’s word. By Natashya Fernandez.
Blessing of the Fleet unites faiths and cultures
Mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Basilica before the 69th annual procession through Fremantle’s fishing boat harbour. By Michael Soh.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis – The Family Born of Marriage Generates Fruitful Bonds
“The family born of marriage generates fruitful bonds, which prove to be the most effective antidote to the current rampant individualism,” Pope Francis has said. In a video message to participants in the Third International Symposium on Amoris Laetitia, the Holy Father said that on the path of conjugal love and family life, there are situations that require difficult decisions to be made with rectitude. By Catholic News Service
NATIONAL: Notre Dame to acquire iconic building in Fremantle’s West End
NATIONAL – Notre Dame to acquire iconic building in Fremantle’s West End
The University of Notre Dame Australia has this week announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the iconic Customs House in Fremantle’s West End. The property comprises of three separate buildings, with a total floor area of 8,000 square metres and street frontage on Packenham, Phillimore and Henry Streets. The agreement is expected to be finalised by the end of November.
2017 Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal for LifeLink: Centrecare Service, Access Wellbeing launches new app, ReSILnZ™
At last week’s liturgical launch of his 2017 Christmas Appeal for LifeLink, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, reinforced the message of Pope Francis on poverty, caring for the marginalised, and the upcoming World Day of the Poor.
This year the appeal will focus on the works of some of LifeLink’s supported agencies including, Centrecare Inc, through their leading employee assistance program provider, Access Wellbeing Services launched a new, free app – ReSILnZ™, during Mental Health Week.
Executive Manager Rod West spoke to The eRecord about ReSILnZ™, the benefits of the app and how it is helping West Australians build their resilience, wellbeing and mental strength through exercise and activities. By Natashya Fernandez.
