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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth launch of 2017 Social Justice Statement reiterates economic justice
The Gospel of Matthew 20, verses 1-16 is one that highlights the importance of work, and describes an optimal environment where people can make a living and be respected for their efforts, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, speaking on the occasion of the Perth launch of the 2017-2018 Social Justice Statement. “An environment where people are trusted and respected, and are allowed to work for their livelihood, but also to enable them to care for those in their responsibility,” Bishop Sproxton said. The Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO) last week coordinated the launch of the 2017-2018 Social Justice Statement, Everyone’s Business: Developing an Inclusive and Sustainable Economy on 21 September, the International Day of Peace, in the presence of Archdiocesan agency Directors and staff. The statement was officially launched by Bishop Sproxton, who is Vicar for Adult Faith Formation and Parish Renewal. By Natashya Fernandez.
BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation Scholarships open for applications
It was with great enthusiasm that the Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) recently announced the opening of applications for scholarships from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation, which intends to help lay people in the Archdiocese of Perth, further their biblical studies. By Marco Ceccarelli.
Legacy and impact of Cardinal Joseph Cardijn celebrated with special Mass
To celebrate the influence of Cardinal Joseph Cardijn in Australia and on the 50th anniversary of his death, a special Mass was held at the Holy Spirit Chapel at the University of Notre Dame Fremantle on 10 September and saw 50 former, current and future members attend. By Natashya Fernandez.
Parish Priest Fr Peter Nguyen OP farewelled after nine years at Doubleview Parish
Father Peter Toan Nguyen OP was recently farewelled at Doubleview Parish as he moves on to Camberwell Parish in Melbourne. By Natashya Fernandez.
NATIONAL: Care for migrants and refugees one of the most divisive issues at National Conference
The care for migrants and refugees was top of the agenda at the 5th National Conference on Pastoral Care in a Multicultural Church and Society, which took place on 19 and 20 July. Co-hosted by the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Melbourne, the conference provided an opportunity for formation, renewal and forming new connections.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis: Ask God for courage to follow him to the cross
Obedient to his father, Jesus was patient with his sinning, fearful disciples throughout his lonely journey toward the cross, Pope Francis said on 3 October during morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae. The Holy Father said when Jesus set out to go to Jerusalem, he knew he would face humiliation, suffering and death there, as his disciples would each fall away and not accompany him. By Carol Glatz.
MOVIE REVIEW: Revisit a Truly Beautiful Italian Classic
Roberto Benigni’s World War II drama, Life Is Beautiful (La Vita e’ Bella) is one of Italy’s most celebrated and beloved films. Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Actor and Best Foreign Language Film; Life is Beautiful wowed audiences and critics around the world when it was released in 1997. Twenty years later, the Italian classic returns to the big screen at the Lavazza Italian Film Festival. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.
MOVIE REVIEW: From Naples with Love: Charming Rom Com from Naples that the whole family will love
Naples, the home of pizza, pasta fazu and as Dean Martin famously crooned – amore (love), takes centre stage in Director Gianluca Ansanelli’s hilarious romantic comedy, From Naples with Love (Troppo Napoletano). The charming family friendly film celebrates love among all ages and is in itself a love letter to Ansanelli’s own birth city, Naples. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.
INTERNATIONAL: Worst sin is doubting God waits for all sinners to convert, Pope Francis says
The worst sin of all is not trusting in God’s infinite love and not believing that God is always waiting for his sinning children to return to him, Pope Francis has said during a Mass in the Vatican City. “He is always at the door, waiting for me to open it just a tiny bit to let him in, and to not be afraid” of past sins getting in the way of conversion, the Holy Father said in a Homily on 24 September. By Carol Glatz.
NATIONAL: Celebrated poet and author Geoff Page wins $10,000 poetry prize
Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Melbourne Campus announced Canberra-based poet Geoff Page as the winner of the 2017 ACU Poetry Prize for his piece Charles S Ryan to Alice E Sumner. Page’s poem was selected ahead of Lichen: 13 points by fellow Canberran Lesley Lebkowicz ($5,000 second prize) and On Botox, bibles and baguettes by Melbourne’s Judy Keighran ($3,000 third prize).
