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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Ukrainian archbishop sees lingering threat of war, but signs of hope
The three months of protests in Ukraine that ended with government snipers killing dozens of people strengthened the commitment to democracy of many Ukrainians, but also left the country vulnerable to further violence and division, said the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Pope asks families to pray for October synod
Pope Francis asked families to pray for the success of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the “pastoral challenges to the family in the context of evangelization,” which will take place at the Vatican in October.
Church law not clear-cut on offering second-class relics for donation
Canon 1190 Paragraph 1 says “it is absolutely forbidden to sell sacred relics.” But there’s kind of a gray area with regard to the offer of a relic in exchange for a donation.
Coptic Orthodox condemn killings of Egyptians in Libya
The Coptic Orthodox Church has condemned the killing of seven Egyptian Christians in neighbouring Libya.
Human trafficking film to premiere at John XXIII College
Corridors of Children, a film that takes a closer look at children who are trapped and exploited in the sex trade industry, will premier at John XXIII College in Mt Claremont on March 13.
Perth woman’s community reeling in rebel’s wake
Lesley Akora, a Catholic African community leader and a WA inductee into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame wrote the following letter to her fellow Catholics in Perth upon returning from a trip to her home village, late last year.
Barbara to wed her true love after many years of patience
St Mary’s Cathedral parishioner Barbara Rudman has waited many years before she felt that she was ready to walk down the aisle.
A positive step Towards Healing
Christian Brother Peter Negus isn’t sure he could be as forgiving as some of the victims of abuse he has met in his 16-year involvement with Towards Healing.
Christian rite from India gets own AU structure
Australia’s southern Indian faithful will have their own bishop after a breakthrough decision to establish a new Syro-Malabar Eparchy in Melbourne.
Caritas Australia’s new head has experience by the ton
Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church’s International Aid and Development agency, has a new CEO at the helm.
