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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Fantastic Four: A glum sci-fi flick, mainly for adults
The misfortunes of its principal characters become mildly miserable for the audience of the glum sci-fi adventure Fantastic Four (Fox).
Papal message for World Peace Day to focus on overcoming indifference
Selfishness and fear keep too many people ignorant of the suffering of others and prevent them from finding creative ways to express solidarity and to promote peace, said a recent statement from the Vatican’s justice and peace office.
Help is at hand for aspiring uni students at Notre Dame’s Open Day Festival
Prospective university students will be able to get the advice they need as they consider their future course and career path options at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Open Day Festival on Sunday, 16 August 2015.
Faithful servant of Mt Lawley Parish goes to God
The last of the Mt Lawley Brophys, Patrick John Brophy, was born on 22 February 1926 to John and Helen, was brother to Helen and Frank, and joined them all in eternal life on 10 July 2015.
Archbishop addresses questions from youth at Thornlie parish
Youth from Thornlie parish were last month given the opportunity to meet Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, in addition to presenting him with questions about current issues and topics.
St Mary’s Cathedral set to undergo repairs
The moisture issues that have been affecting St Mary’s Cathedral narthex and Baptismal areas will soon be addressed with renovation works beginning on Monday 10 August 2015.
Cardinal urges senators to back measure to de-fund Planned Parenthood
The head of the US bishops’ pro-life committee has this week urged US senators to take the federal money that goes to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and instead fund women’s health care providers that do not promote abortion.
Camino de Merced a powerful spiritual and physical journey
A priority for Catholic Schools in Western Australia is to help awaken a sense of the sacred in their students. The concept of pilgrimage has long been a significant practice of Christians seeking to deepen their faith and sense of the sacred.
Students use school holidays to make a difference at MercyCare
A group of high school students recently put aside their school holiday time to help make a difference volunteering at MercyCare’s Early Learning Centre in Wembley.
MOVIE REVIEW – Freedom
Freedom is a very worthy film with a strong message about freedom, linked with the religious conversion of John Newton, author of Amazing Grace.
