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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
A Minecraft Movie
Director Jared Hess’ production is not the type of picture from which viewers expect to take away an especially meaningful message.
Holy Spirit is source of peace, harmony, fraternity says Pope Francis
“The Spirit can grant true peace to human hearts, which is necessary for overcoming conflicts in our families, in society and among nations,” the Holy Father said in a written message to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service, also known as “Charis.”
Catholics have vital role in shaping Australia’s future
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, commended the statement to all people of good will.
New voice for Church in the Kimberley is born
The new Kimberly Aboriginal Catholic Pastoral Council members were commissioned to be witnesses to the Gospel, to nurture and be of service to all and to encourage people to strengthen their relationship with God and each other.
Minimum wage rise needed to keep Australians out of poverty
Speaking on behalf of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Maitland-Newcastle Bishop Michael Kennedy said workers have a right to wages that will provide themselves and their families with a dignified standard of living.
Pope Francis approves next phase of synod, setting path to 2028 assembly
Pope Francis sits in reverence before the Chair of St. Peter, temporarily placed in front of the main altar in St Peter’s Basilica after the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops on synodality at the Vatican on 27 October, 2024. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media.
By Justin McLellan
Pope Francis has last week approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching a three-year impl...
Vocations conversations inspires students
Fr Joseph Laundy being interviewed by Le-An Duong on his vocation journey into priesthood at Mater Dei College. Photo: Supplied.
On Friday, 14 March 2024, the Perth Vocations Office hosted a Vocations Conversations session at Mater Dei College.
Led by Perth Vocations Director, Fr Joseph Laundy, and Dr Debra Sayce, Head of Mission Enhancement and Outreach – Archdiocesan Agencies, the even...
Youth dance the night away at CYM Ball
The music set the perfect tone for the evening, keeping the dance floor alive and creating a vibrant atmosphere that lasted well into the night.
Film on Matt Talbot shows the power of faith, thirst for holiness
The project surveys the transformation of Talbot from a desperate teenage alco-holic to a sober, steadfast man of piety, well prior to the development of 12-step addiction recovery programs and inpatient substance abuse treatment.
Project Compassion helps Irene secure a brighter future for herself and her family
Despite the difficulties for her mother to afford school fees, Irene attended school for as long as she could.
