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Parents transmit Church teaching on marriage by example, Pope says

Children need to see their parents kiss each other, complement each other and resolve arguments peacefully, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis kisses a child during an audience for families participating in the pastoral conference of the Diocese of Rome in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 14. PHOTO: CNS/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters

Emmanuel Centre works towards providing mental health support

Mental Health issues are a growing concern for all, with one in four people from young children to the elderly experiencing mental illness at some stage in their lives, and often with re-occurring issues, according to Emmanuel Centre Co-ordinator Barbara Harris.

Fr Paul Pitzen from the Emmanuel Centre presents MHFA certificates to Albert, an Emmanuel Centre volunteer, and Jenny, who is profoundly deaf. Monsignor Michael Keating presents a MHFA certificate to Grace, one of his parishioners at St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: Supplied

Archbishop Costelloe encourages us to avoid danger of complacency

Those who live in Western Australia are privileged to live in one of the most unspoilt and least polluted areas of the developed world, said Archbishop Costelloe this week, in light of the launch of Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Laudato Sii, On the Care of our Common Home.

In this March 3, 2008 photo, environmental workers collect sea samples after an oil spill at Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. PHOTO: CNS/Orlando Barria, EPA

Notre Dame elite athlete shoots for gold at World Uni Games

First year Exercise and Sport Science student, Will Mackay from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus, is part of a 13-man squad to represent Australia in water polo at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea.

UNDA Fremantle first year Exercise and Sport Science student Will Mackay will represent Australia in water polo at the 2015 World University Games in South Korea in July. PHOTO: UNDA

Key to the hospital handed to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Midland Public Hospital is one step closer to opening on time and on budget on 24 November 2015 with construction handover of the building now achieved.

St John of God Health Care Executive Director Perth Northern Hospitals Dr Lachlan Henderson, The Hon Donna Faragher MLC, Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, WA Health Minister the Hon Dr Kim Hames MLA, the Hon Alyssa Hayden MLC Member for the East Metropolitan and SJGHC Midland Hospitals CEO Glen Power. PHOTO: SJOG Health Care

New Vatican department to investigate bishops who cover up sexual abuse

Pope Francis has approved a new Vatican department which will judge bishops accused of covering up or not preventing the sexual abuse of children.

Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 17. Pope Francis has approved a new Vatican department which will judge bishops accused of covering up or not preventing the sexual abuse of children. PHOTO: CNS/Max Rossi, Reuters

Jurassic World presents playing God theme, ups ‘wild’ factor

There are many good reasons, and more than US$500 million in revenue worldwide on opening weekend, to say that the latest instalment of the Jurassic Park series is a blockbuster hit.

Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard star in a scene from the movie "Jurassic World." PHOTO: CNS photo/Universal

Uphold marriage and family without condemnation or discrimination, says Archbishop Costelloe

In a challenging pastoral letter to be delivered to the Catholic community across Perth this weekend, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB speaks into the debate about same-sex marriage, recognising that many views exist on such a complex issue.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, lays out clearly the inimitable position that the marriage covenant between a man and a woman plays as “a fundamental building block of our society”, linked as marriage is to the creation and sustaining of the family. PHOTO: Miller Lokanata

Peace demands passion, patience, hard work, Pope tells Balkan nation

To overcome fear, discrimination and conflict, people must have a deep desire to open themselves up to God and His mercy, and work actively for peace every day, Pope Francis said.