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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Close to home, Pope highlights need for cooperation for common good
Pope Francis was as close to home as he has been since becoming Pope in March 2013 when he celebrated Mass at Paraguay’s popular shrine of Our Lady of Miracles of Caacupe.
NAIDOC WEEK 2015 – Mercy College works towards building a caring community
A new whole-school focus group centred on building relationships and creating a welcoming, open, inclusive and respectful environment has been introduced at Mercy College Koondoola.
Working together bonds Mercyville Mother-Daughter Duo
A love of walking, talking and even the odd kickboxing class is what bonds Mercy Health’s Gill Chambers and Elise Hayward, who have spent the past 20 years working alongside each other.
MOVIE REVIEW: Self/less explores meaning of life
The gunfire and car crashes that dominate the second hour of the soul-swapping thriller Self/less (Focus) are sure signs that this ponderous property has run out of ideas.
Australian Catholic agencies to release analysis on new Encyclical
Catholic Earthcare, Catholic Religious Australia and Catholic Mission will soon release the second book in The Francis Effect series.
Tania conducting vital research for better NFL standards at UNDA
Tania Spiteri, Lecturer in Health Sciences at The University of Notre Dame Australia, is this month conducting vital research with the National Football League (NFL) in Dallas, USA to improve the performance standards, on-field decision making and fitness capacity of 160 officials.
SJGHC appoints Sr Anne Derwin as new Trustee
The Members of St John of God Australia Limited have announced the appointment of Sister Anne Derwin as a Trustee of St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) and a Director of St John of God Limited.
Sports Chaplains meet, talk challenges, share experiences
Former Archdiocese of Perth Communications and Media Manager James Parker has last week met with AFL team the Adelaide Crows Chaplain Mark Purser to talk about Sports Chaplaincy and the role he has played at the club following the tragic death of Coach Phil Walsh.
Veritas Superfest displays ‘Dynamic Church’
“It’s a vibrant evening of engaging the young people, showing them our very dynamic local Church and giving them the opportunity to network and explore.”
Pope in Ecuador: Families need prayers, mercy, courage, including from synod
Even if a pastoral proposal for helping a Catholic family with problems seems scandalous at first, it is possible God could use that proposal to bring healing and holiness, Pope Francis has said this week.
