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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Book Review: Children encouraged to know their bodily rights in ‘Only For Me’
It was a casual conversation at a dinner party which led author Michelle Derrig to write the highly successful children’s book, Only For Me, which addresses the rights children have over their own bodies, and to privacy.
A United Kingdom: Historical drama tells of love story in the face of discrimination
The historical drama A United Kingdom tells the story of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), an African royal who faced down mid-20th-century racial prejudice to marry Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a white office worker he met in post-World War II London.
RECIPE: Italian Easter Biscuits
These simple yet moreish biscuits are a staple at Easter time in Italy and are often given as gifts to young children.
Cardinal Pell talks technology, Trump, Brexit at book presentation
Although new technologies can promote employment and new opportunities in an ailing economy, if used improperly, they can also lead to tragedy and affect the course of history, said Australian George Cardinal Pell, Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, on 28 March during the presentation of a book on technology’s influence on society.
2017 CARITAS AUSTRALIA PROJECT COMPASSION – Semiti’s Story; Stronger Together
Through the People’s Community Network (PCN), Caritas is advocating successfully for rights, services, and a more secure future for the residents of informal settlements in Fiji to provide access to the most basic of rights such as land tenure, housing, sanitation, roads, education, and a secure livelihood.
BOOK REVIEW: Approaching Easter through colouring-in
By Caroline Smith
With the growing popularity of adult colouring-in books, which encourage users to relax and reflect through the creative process, it’s not surprising that Christian themes have started to make an appearance.
Meditating the Spectrum of Salvation by Sydney-based illustrator Mervyn Soares is one such example. A one-of-kind, contemplative colouring book, it provides people wit...
Catholic education teachers awarded National Excellence Awards
Two teachers from Perth were earlier this month presented with professional development grants at an awards ceremony at the 2016 ASG National Excellence in Teaching (NEiTA) in Melbourne on Friday 10 March 2017.
CONVERSION STORY: Journey of faith a continuing process for Kylie
By Caroline Smith
For Morley parishioner Kylie Farina, joining the Catholic Church was a journey of discovery which continued throughout and after her completion of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) last year.
Mrs Farina was baptised at Infant Jesus Church Morley Parish Easter Vigil Mass in March 2016, but said the real challenge began once this was over.
“Whil...
A community focus at Seniors Social Gathering
For retiree Sean McDonagh, being idle wasn’t something he was used to.
NATIONAL: Archbishop saved nanny from slavery: Human Trafficking Inquiry hears
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher has this week told a New South Wales Parliamentary Inquiry about how he saved a South American nanny from slavery.
