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Books look at poor from hands-on, historical perspectives
Jesuit Father Sean Salai provides a lot of information in What Would Pope Francis Do? – a relatively short but well-written book that is particularly suitable for young Catholics. Six thematic chapters (on longing, closeness, dignity, weariness, tenderness and Mary) reflect on Pope Francis’ teachings from his 2013 exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel).
WASO tenor recalls inspired Messiah performance in post-Katrina New Orleans
When tenor Jay Reso joins the rest of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) next month for their performance of Handel’s Messiah, it will be a reminder of a concert he took part in 11 years ago in hurricane-ravaged New Orleans.
Pope: World needs a justice system open to hope, not just punishment
After celebrating Mass with detainees and people who had been in prison, Pope Francis recently called on governments to mark the end of the Year of Mercy by extending clemency to deserving inmates.
Kolbe students dig deep with Christmas toy drive
Year 10 students at Rockingham’s Kolbe Catholic College have taken the initiative of helping others in the lead-up to Christmas, with a toy drive in support of sick children and their families through Ronald McDonald House WA (RMHWA).
Ribbon cut at Mother Teresa Catholic College
Emeritus Archbishop of Perth Barry Hickey and Catholic Education Western Australia Executive Director Tim McDonald have officially blessed and opened Mother Teresa Catholic College in Baldivis, following the completion of its award-winning primary school facilities.
MOVIE REVIEW: Christian themes evoked in Hacksaw Ridge
In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells His disciples, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”.
Catholic Church’s TJHC welcomes Commonwealth CSA redress announcement
The Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council (TJHC) has welcomed the 4 November Commonwealth Government announcement that it will establish and run a national redress scheme for the survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Exploring Kingdom of God through theological study of Edenic imagery
Investigating the symbolism, identity and spirituality of the Kingdom of God through a comprehensive theology of the Garden of Eden is the subject of research by Notre Dame PhD candidate, James Cregan.
Saint Columba’s celebrates 80 years of Community Spirit
There was cause for double celebration at Saint Columba’s School in Bayswater on Friday, 28 October, as the school celebrated its 80th anniversary and the official opening of its new classrooms.
St John and St Paul parishioners make Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Schoenstatt Shrine
More than 90 parishioners from Saint John and St Paul Parish in Willetton took part in a small pilgrimage to the Schoenstatt Shrine in Armadale on Sunday, 16 October, for an afternoon of prayer and reflection and an opportunity to avail of the graces of the Year of Mercy by passing through the Holy Door.
