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Fatima seers become Church’s youngest non-martyred saints

Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis has last weekend canonised two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and trust in the Lord.

Pope Francis prays at the tomb of Fatima seer Francisco Marto before celebrating the canonisation Mass for him and his sister, Jacinta Marto, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal on the 13 May. The Mass marked the 100th anniversary of the Fatima Marian apparitions, which began on May 13, 1917. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring.

More Than a Method, A Way of Life – National Billing LIFE Conference discusses key issues in WA

A first for WA, the National Billings LIFE Teacher Training Conference brought together nearly 40 teachers from across Australia as well as three Billings Ovulation Method ®Teachers from New Zealand for a three day event for the upskilling of knowledge and skills over the weekend of 5 to 7 May, 2017.

Teachers participating and engaging in the conference that will help them fulfil the criteria for re-accreditation. Photo Supplied.

Maida Vale Parish commemorates Our Lady of Fatima feast with flowers

It was a meaningful evening for the parishioners of St Francis of Assisi Church in Maida Vale who participated in the Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) and the centenary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima on Saturday, 13 May.

Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey blesses a new Rosary Garden Path at Maida Vale Parish during the annual Flores de May celebrations to commemorate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Photo: Supplied.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword a grueling ordeal of nonstop noisy fighting

Early on in “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” (Warner Bros.), the audience is treated to the sight of magically generated giant elephants swinging boulder-size wrecking balls at the ramparts of Camelot.

Charlie Hunnman stars in a scene from the movie "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." Photo: CNS/Warner Bros.

PART 4: Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton recalls Tantur journey

With our return to Jerusalem, we realised that our time in the Holy Land would shortly be coming to an end.

Perth pilgrim, Gemma Thomson, with a local refugee at Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem. Photo: Gemma Thomson.

Turnbull Government school funding policy deeply concerning

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, through the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education, has expressed its grave concerns over the impact of the Turnbull Government’s school funding announcement on Catholic schools across Australia.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week said the Turnbull Government’s school funding announcement will impact the affordability and accessibility of Catholic schools in a number of jurisdictions, particularly the ACT and Victoria. Photo: Ron Tan

Pope Francis urges Portuguese Pontifical College to turn to ‘Our Lady’ ahead of Fatima Trip

Pope Francis has this week urged Rome’s Portuguese Pontifical College to turn to Our Lady, ahead of his Apostolic Visit to Fatima on 12 and 13 May

Portuguese shepherd children Lucia dos Santos (centre) and her cousins, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, are seen in a file photo taken around the time of the 1917 apparitions of Mary at Fatima. Photo: CNS/EPA.

National Volunteer Week at MercyCare: Music for the soul

National Volunteer Week at MercyCare has kicked off to a great start with music and entertainment from volunteer musician, Cedric Collars who will serenade senior citizens with fortnightly sing-a-longs accompanied by his keyboard from 8 May to 14 May.

Midland Parish bringing parishioners together for Easter

Midland Parish St Brigid’s Church welcomed many parishioners during this year’s Easter celebration. The celebrations held special significance this year for old and new parishioners. Priest-in-Charge Fr Benny Calanza sent in photos for readers of The eRecord.

The Palm Sunday Mass was celebrated by Father Benny Calanza who blessed the palms and ushered the congregation into the Church to commence the start of the Holy Week. Photo Supplied.

MOVIE REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 unites father and son in epic adventure

Sound fundamental values underlie the spirited sci-fi follow-up Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
But thematic elements demanding discernment, together with some less than family-friendly dialogue, make this return to the stars best for grown-ups.

Chris Pratt stars in a scene from the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Photo CNS/Marvel Studios.

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