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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe’s 2017 LENTEN MESSAGE
As we enter into the season of Lent this year, we do so immediately after the conclusion of the final hearing into the Catholic Church of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual abuse.
CARITAS AUSTRALIA PROJECT COMPASSION WEEK 2 – Martina’s Story; A Shared Responsibility
Caritas Australia has been working to prevent domestic violence alongside our Partners in places like Timor-Leste.
CONVERSION STORY WEEK 2: Calling to the Church a special moment for Matthew
In his final step of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), Catechumen Matthew Fry cannot wait to become a Catholic.
Pope Francis: Lent breathes life into world suffocated by sin
Lent is a time to receive God’s breath of life, a breath that saves humanity from suffocating under the weight of selfishness, indifference and piety devoid of sincerity, Pope Francis said during the Ash Wednesday Mass on 1 March at the Basilica of Santa Sabina.
Gabby O’Sullivan debuts for Fremantle Dockers in AFL Women’s League
Gabby O’Sullivan is on top of the world after making her debut for the Fremantle Dockers in the AFL Women’s League (AFLW).
A faith leader’s perspective: Fr Philip Fleay, new rector for St Charles Seminary
It’s only been a month since Father Philip Fleay took on the role of Rector on 1 February at St Charles Seminary in Guildford, but he’s already proving to be a natural at it.
Lillian Wallace celebrates 100 years of faith, family and life
Much loved and spritely Greenwood parishioner, Lillian Fitzsimons turned 100 years young on January 22, this year.
Catholic community offers more than just a cup of coffee to Perth’s homeless
When David came to Perth a number of years ago from New Zealand, he worked as a nursing assistant and had a house and family. But following an accident at work, he found himself without a wage or other monetary support, and in the events that followed, he ended up living on the streets.
MOVIE REVIEW: Logan a gory portrayal of anger against his enemies
Moviegoers unwise enough to take in a showing of “Logan” (Fox), the 10th installment of the Marvel Comics-based X-Men series, will discover that the very first word of the dialogue is a four-letter one beginning with “F” and the last image of the film is sacrilegious.
High-gain schools can help drive student performance
National Catholic Education Commission Acting Executive Director Danielle Cronin has this week said the identification of schools where students have experienced significant improvement in literacy and numeracy can help support teachers and students in other schools.
