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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Volunteers celebrated at Mercy Health’s Villa Maria Home
When Mercy Health carer Joanne Downey retired after 19 years of work at the end of last year, her colleagues and friends quite rightly thought she’d be looking forward to easing gently into retirement.
MOVIE REVIEW – Aloha
Hawaii’s allure as a tropical paradise derives from its pristine beaches, fragrant flora, colourful mythology, and air of laid-back hospitality. But the islands are also defined by their history as one of America’s most strategic military outposts.
Blessing to serve those in need for Notre Dame’s Broome Nursing students
A blessing to signify the importance of healing and serving those in need was received by Diploma of Nursing students on The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus during a special First Practicum Blessing ceremony on Tuesday, 19 May 2015.
St Munchin’s students think outside the box for those in need
Students at St Munchin’s Catholic Primary in Gosnells have been working hard to raise money for people less fortunate, in conjunction with Caritas Australia.
Blessed Romero ‘another brilliant star’ belonging to Church of Americas
Some thought this day would never arrive. Others hoped, and some always knew it would. Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, of El Salvador, who was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass just a day after pleading and ordering soldiers to stop killing innocent civilians, was beatified on May 23.
Science of the sky explored through new unit of study
Exploring the stories and traditions behind the 13.7-billion-year history of the cosmos in Western Australia’s Kimberley region is the premise behind a new Winter Term unit of study offered to current students at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle.
Role of laity since Vatican II topic of Professor Rowland lecture at Notre Dame
Internationally renowned theologian and Dean of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne, Professor Tracey Rowland, will deliver a free public lecture next week at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus on Thursday, 4 June 2015.
Pope: God’s gifts blossom in those who welcome Holy Spirit
The gift of the Holy Spirit renews the earth, Pope Francis has said in a statement made during Mass for Pentecost Sunday last weekend at St Peter’s Basilica.
Personal Advocacy Service Valuing Volunteers
With more than 100 volunteers who commit some three or more hours a week, Personal Advocacy Service (PAS) honoured its volunteers last week, as part of National Volunteer Week.
500 Years on, St Teresa of Avila still inspires
This year has marked the 500th year since the birth of St Teresa of Avila. To celebrate the occasion and to explore Teresa’s spiritual wisdom for today, Infant Jesus Parish, Morley and the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation recently co-facilitated a conference entitled Teresa 2015: A Woman for Our Times.
