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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Movie Review – The Peanuts Movie
Anyone familiar with the perennial TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas will know that the Peanuts franchise, which began life as a comic strip penned by cartoonist Charles M Schulz between 1950 and 2000, has a knack for unabashed but also un-bashing spirituality.
Catholic Church across Australia comes together for People’s Climate March
With world leaders this month scheduled to meet in Paris for the COP 21 climate summit, Catholic Earthcare Australia is supporting the convention of a People’s Climate March from 27 to 29 November in various cities across Australia.
Broadcasting of visions of Aboriginality
Revealing the changing risks of self-representation in Aboriginal communities of the North West through digital media is the subject of PhD research by William Lempert through The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Nulungu Research Institute.
Focus on service of vulnerable and at-risk at 2015 Mayoral Prayer Breakfast
Providing assistance and support to vulnerable and at-risk people in our community, such as the homeless, sick, aged and the poor, was the focus of the City of Joondalup’s 2015 Mayoral Prayer Breakfast at Joondalup Resort’s Lakeview Ballroom on Thursday 5 November.
Dignity of workers must never be compromised
The dignity and rights of workers must never be compromised, not only with regard to fair wages and pension, but also in “their right to rest,” Pope Francis said.
Mercy Health residents explore Antarctica to Asia – and everything in between
Residents at Mercy Place Mandurah have come up close and personal with lions and elephants during an African safari, as well as taking a gondola ride through the canals in Venice – all without leaving the comfort of their armchairs.
MOVIE REVIEW: New Bond film has predictably little to do with religion, jokes aside
A car chase through St Peter’s Square and a flippant joke about joining the priesthood aside, the 24th James Bond film, “Spectre” (Columbia), has predictably little to do with religion. Yet director Sam Mendes’ follow-up to “Skyfall,” his 2012 reboot of the 007 series, does set its protagonist on an upward ethical path that will please faithful grown-ups.
How a Rockhampton girl took theology to Rome
Australia’s most successful female theology export credits her flourishing career to a Mercy Sister who threatened to haunt her beyond the grave.
Ecumenism that is realised: New Missal for the Ordinariates
A new Missal of the Catholic Church will be used for the first time in parishes of the Ordinariates in Australia from the end of this month.
Jessica lifts expectations for Commonwealth Games berth
One personal best is all that stands between, Jessica Lai, a Physiotherapy student at The University of Notre Dame Australia, and a place in Australia’s women’s weightlifting squad for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
