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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Hundreds gather for ordination of second Syro-Malabar Eparchy Bishop
Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, Cardinal George Alencherry has thanked the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference for advocating for the establishment of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy almost a decade ago, and for their ongoing assistance.
Notre Dame Research Academic Appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
As a leading scholar in theology and social theory, Tracey Rowland’s appointment to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences is not only a great achievement for her personally, but also for the University of Notre Dame, which is renowned for its high-quality research.
New guide supports local reflection on Plenary Council outcomes
Plenary Council Vice President and Sandhurst Bishop Shane Mackinlay said the guide will be particularly relevant for those who participated in the Plenary Council process and those who have been involved with preparing for the Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church, but also for people who are new to the path of synodality.
Applecross parish growing in Modern Slavery formation and social education
Held in conjunction with the Applecross Parish Modern Slavery Project, the Project has two aims: to raise awareness of modern slavery among parishioners and the local community and to mitigate the risk of modern slavery in the supply chains of the current suppliers used by the parish.
Catholic Church Insurance enters into voluntary ‘run off’
Despite every effort, CCI has been unable to secure sufficient capital contributions from shareholders to enable its business to continue operations in line with regulatory requirements.
First Archdiocesan Assembly set to be launched on 4 June
The convening of the Diocesan Assembly, said Archbishop Costelloe, is a relatively modest initiative, but it is designed to set a pattern for ongoing consultation and discernment. The First Archdiocesan Assembly is set to be launched Sunday 4 June at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Catholic Outreach volunteers “heaven sent”
Catholic Outreach Director Marietta Russo told The Record that the Immaculate Heart Care program at Scarborough Parish is the perfect example of those who offer their time, energy and talents to help those in the community in need of assistance.
Partnership to help boost Indigenous doctors
Under the partnership, St John of God has provided $160,000 in scholarship funding that will support four of the University’s Indigenous medical students over the four years of their postgraduate degree program.
Fr Chris de Souza named General Secretary of Bishops Conference
In addition to many parish appointments over the past four decades, Fr de Souza has also served as episcopal vicar for formation, episcopal vicar for education, director of prison chaplains, director of deacons and students, and vice rector of the diocesan seminary.
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson elected Vice President of Caritas Internationalis
The 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis, held 11 to 16 May in Rome has elected Ms Robertson to serve the Confederation over the next four years across 162 national Caritas member organisations.
