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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic universities have a large role to play in 21st century education, says visiting scholar to Notre Dame
Catholic universities should be distinguished by their faith in God and care for others, their sense of purpose and their capacity to be authoritative without being authoritarian in order to be significant in today’s society, according to Sisters of St John of God Visiting Scholar for 2016, Monsignor Roderick Strange.
International: For Pope, Mother Teresa is model of mercy at work, fuelled by prayer
When Pope Francis canonises Blessed Teresa of Kolkata on 4 September, he won’t simply be fulfilling a special duty of his office, he will be honouring a woman he has called “a symbol, an icon for our age.”
Movie Review: Florence Foster Jenkins a charmingly eccentric blend of comedy and drama
Like the World War II-era New York socialite it profiles, Florence Foster Jenkins (Paramount), a charmingly eccentric blend of comedy and drama, has its heart in the right place.
Forgive others and find peace, Pope Francis says during brief visit to Assisi
Celebrating how God’s mercy has been experienced for 800 years in a tiny stone church in Assisi, Pope Francis said people need to experience God’s forgiveness and start learning how to forgive others.
MOVIE REVIEW: Love & Friendship is Jane Austen as you’ve never seen her before
For many, Jane Austen’s name is synonymous with love and romance, a somewhat false representation of the author who was equally skilled at portraying the subtle power struggles among the gentry of Georgian England.
Bishops Welcome New Director of the National Centre for Evangelisation
The Bishops of Australia have appointed a new Director of the National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE).
Notre Dame graduates called to “go beyond the ordinary”
More than 500 graduates of The University of Notre Dame Australia were inspired to leave the university with a deeper understanding of their unique gifts and talents, a compassionate and humble heart, and a desire to act with a spirit of service in their professional lives.
Father Michael Truo’ng delivers message of hope to Maida Vale
Maida Vale’s St Francis of Assisi Parish was pleased to play host to Redemptorist missionary Father Michael Truo’ng, during his recent tour of Australia.
Belrose Care residents make new home with MercyCare
Not-for-profit provider MercyCare is set to significantly increase its residential aged care services following the acquisition of the Belrose Care residential aged care facilities.
Best-selling Aussie illustrator releases second colouring book
The increasingly popular trend of adult colouring books has been given a boost with the release of the second book by best-selling Australian illustrator, Lorien Atwood.
