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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Biggest downside of being pontiff is the paperwork, Pope Francis says
The thing Pope Francis dislikes most about his job as pontiff is the paperwork, he told residents of an Argentine slum in which he used to minister.
Czech priest wins Templeton Prize for advancing dialogue, understanding
Msgr. Tomas Halik, a Czech priest, has been named the 2014 Templeton Prize winner for his work in promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding throughout the world.
In Argentine shanties, priests live like the sheep they shepherd
The doors used to stay shuttered on the chapel of Our Lady of the Miracle chapel in a shantytown on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, opening only on Saturdays for catechism classes and Sundays for a single, sparsely attended service.
Buddhists donate funds to rebuild typhoon-damaged Philippine church
On a recent Sunday morning, the congregation at Santo Nino Parish in Tacloban crammed into a space one-third the true size of the church. The crowd spilled out onto the courtyard, which had two big gray tents bearing the logo of a Buddhist foundation.
Ukrainian Catholics fear ‘new oppression’ after Russian takeover
A Ukrainian Catholic priest in Crimea said church members are alarmed and frightened by the Russian military occupation and fear their communities might be outlawed again if Russian rule becomes permanent.
Syria’s bishops call for cease-fire, urge Catholics to fast
Catholic bishops of Syria called for a cease-fire in Syria and for the pursuit of the Geneva peace talks to end the crisis in the war-torn country.
Young adults gaining graces from Marian cenacle
While many parishes struggle to attract a younger demographic, a regular gathering at St Bernadette’s in Glendalough has been bringing young adults together with a heady mix of relaxed fraternity and strong Marian devotion.
Iona girls take to the surf to help the disabled
A large group of Iona Presentation College staff and students have recently spent some of their weekends volunteering at the Disabled Surfers Association at Leighton Beach in North Fremantle.
Workshop to explain, help discern personal charisms
The Called and Gifted Workshop will be offered at Queen of Apostles Parish in Riverton, on April 4 and 5.
Classical music concert not to be missed
Pipe Organ Plus was established in 2001 to showcase Western Australia’s largest and most impressive pipe organ, bringing a wider audience to the organ through association with other musicians, while exploring the full spectrum of music from medieval to modern.
