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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Mini seminar sets the record straight on ‘real’ situation of working with refugees
Agencies and individuals in the Catholic community can play a key role in supporting newly arrived refugees, according to Edmund Rice Centre Director, Steve Bowman.
2016 REFUGEE WEEK – World Refugee Week an opportunity to celebrate courage of refugees
Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.
Mater Dei marks Sorry Day with moving performance
Mater Dei College has celebrated National Sorry Day with a combined choir, art and drama performance which encouraged the school community to reflect on the real meaning of reconciliation.
Sr Irene McCormack still an inspiration after 25 years
Commemorations to mark the 25th anniversary of Sister Irene McCormack’s death have brought peace, joy and hope to attendees from across Western Australia, in celebrations fitting of the courageous missionary’s life.
Refugees given a warm welcome at St Vincent de Paul picnic
A dramatic storm the previous day was not enough to keep away attendees at St Vincent de Paul’s recent ‘Welcome to WA’ picnic for refugees.
2016 NCEC CONFERENCE: Pope Francis suggested as a model leader at National Catholic Education Conference
Pope Francis could provide an inspiring guide to leadership for those working in the education system and in wider society, said 2016 National Catholic Education Commission Conference (NCEC) keynote speaker, Chris Lowney.
BOOK REVIEW: Reflections on faith and inspiration collected in Heroes of the Faith
When people reflect on their lives, often they find that there are specific individuals who have inspired them in word or action. In many cases, thinking of these ‘heroes’ also provides a reflection on faith, through the role that it may have played in their own lives and work, and the moral guide this provides to those inspired by them.
Award winners go on to share skills and knowledge with Catholic Education
Two Aboriginal women who were last year recognised for excellence in areas of recent study are now sharing their skills and experience in the Catholic Education WA system.
Trayning parish community celebrates 90th anniversary
The Wheatbelt church of St Joseph in Trayning last month celebrated a significant milestone with a Mass that jointly recalled 90 years of history and commemorated the life of local girl, Sister Irene McCormack, who died in Peru in 1991.
2016 LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL: Emmaus builds on inclusive culture
Twenty years after it was established as a place of accommodation and support for people who were homeless or suffering poor mental health, the Emmaus Community is still going strong, with a building project under way which is set to increase its living space.
