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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Budget delivers greater choice: UNDA
The Federal Government released its first budget last week, which included extensive changes to Higher Education (HE) funding. What do the changes mean for the University of Notre Dame Australia? The Record spoke to its Vice Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond to find out.
Seminarians, Ordinariate celebrate Evensong
The parish of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross celebrated Evensong and Benediction in its Maylands Church of St Ninian and St Chad on May 11.
Local MP inspires, challenges
Although conventional wisdom suggests religion and politics should not be discussed in polite society, these topics were exactly what was discussed when local MP for Hasluck Ken Wyatt visited St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford recently.
Looking forward to serving in Perth
Perth Deacon Mark Baumgarten, Rome-based for now, shares his latest update on the tumult of life and the things to come.
Archbishop Costelloe joins ACBC Committee
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has been elected to the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Permanent Committee.
Geraldton youth excited for music trip
The Geraldton Catholic Youth Group is very excited about its trip to Perth for the Steve Angrisano music workshop to be held from May 24-26.
Priest to speak on Rwandan genocide for Catholic Mission
Arriving on May 14, Fr Emmanuel will speak at schools, parishes and donor events about his role as a key facilitator of this remarkable healing process, and of the inspiration he has drawn from both God and those who have already found the strength and courage to forgive.
Mission sisters working to aid poor in Sudan, India
About 50 people gathered at the Catholic Pastoral Centre of Our Lady of the Mission in Highgate on April 27 to listen to the experiences of Sr Margaret Scott RNDM, who is on home leave after spending the last six and a half years in South Sudan.
Geraldton farewells Mgr Barden
Monsignor John Anthony Barden, a beloved priest of the Geraldton diocese, passed away after a long illness on March 7.
The self-fulfilling prophecy
A family, a sporting team or a society can all help to build a positive culture, but only when they have belief in the abilities of the individuals they are forming. Rugby, as Dr Andrew Kania writes, is one sport that teaches, by its culture, some of the most important characteristics of true manhood, characteristics that can help to build a thriving society, if we allow them to.
