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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
East Cannington Church to celebrate final Mass
A final Mass will be celebrated at St Francis Church, East Cannington, next Sunday 19 February at 2.30pm followed by afternoon tea.
EMBRACE THE GRACE 2016: Prayer holds power among youth
Newly-ordained Deacon Mariusz Grzech officiates the Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction during the Embrace the Grace conference, held from 7-11 December in New Norcia. Photo: CYM Perth
The recent Embrace the Grace (ETG) conference in New Norcia would not have been complete without the availability of the sacraments and time for prayer.
Along with talks from guest speakers, community...
CALL TO PRAYER: Archbishop Costelloe issues Pastoral letter ahead of final Royal Commission hearings
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week encouraged the Perth Catholic community to pray for the work of the Royal Commission, as it begins to bring its public hearings to a conclusion.
Papal Blessing the icing on the cake after 50 years of marriage
Floreat Wembley parishioners Ivan and Barbara Colgan last year celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a particular honour, receiving a Papal Blessing which was presented to them by Parish Priest, Father Andrew Albis.
Catholic Women’s League in Morley celebrates 30th anniversary
The Catholic Women’s League in Morley have celebrated their 30th anniversary at the end of 2016.
Fr Growney’s life of service and generosity remembered at memorial service
Following a priestly career which spanned 30 years including service to Catholic communities across Australia and the United Kingdom, Reverend Father Peter Growney has been remembered as a kind man who always had time for others.
Citizenship ceremony celebrations sealed with a BBQ
One of Mercy Place Mont Clare’s much-loved Care Companions has affirmed her love and loyalty to Australia last week when she celebrated her first Australia Day as an official Australian citizen.
Selfless students give ‘back to school’ cheer for children in care
Generous Mercedes College, Santa Maria College and Trinity College students have donated their time and money during the summer holidays to help ensure that children in the care of not-for-profit organisation MercyCare have the best start to the school year.
“Call Me Francis’ examines the pre-papal life of Jorge Bergoglio
“What am I doing in Rome? People retire at my age,” a pensive, melancholy Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Sergio Hernandez) says early on in Call Me Francis. Netflix’s mini-series renders a textured, honest, yet sympathetic portrait of our current pontiff before he was Pope.
MOVIE REVIEW: Lion about power and importance of memory
Based on a true story, the Australian film Lion is adapted to the screen with great skill and empathy. Much has been written about its emotional impact, but the film isn’t a tear-jerker in the conventional sense. It evolves slowly and mysteriously, engaging the mind and the senses as much as it does the heart.
