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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Secular Christmas seen as encroaching on Christian Advent season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Already. Even before Halloween jack-o-lanterns were carved, retailers were advertising the joys of Christmas gift-giving — and getting — on television. And no sooner will the Thanksgiving turkey be carved before radio stations start playing Christmas music, some of them nonstop, through Christmas Day.
Confession renews grace of baptism, pope says at audience
With baptism, Christians are cleansed of sin, but the sacrament doesn’t wash away human weakness nor the obligation to ask forgiveness when they make mistakes, Pope Francis said.
Belgium’s faith leaders: Don’t allow kids to decide on own euthanasia
The president of the Belgian bishops’ conference joined other faith leaders who criticized proposed legislation to extend euthanasia to children and dementia sufferers, warning the measure risks “destroying the functioning of society.”
Perth ready to help Filipino brothers and sisters
Perth-based Catholic groups have rallied to help Filipinos devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. An estimated four million people have been affected by the typhoon which struck the county’s eastern islands on November 8, with deaths estimated at upwards of 10,000.
Catholic convert the perfect bride for happy Brad
Brad Barbuto hadn’t been back to Bali since the bombings of 2005, but this time was different, beginning on the sandy beaches close to the Tuka Bali Orphanage where Mr Barbuto often lent a supporting hand.
SJOG reaches new heights
A healthy future for Midland and surrounding communities is yet another step closer, with a traditional construction ‘topping out’ ceremony held to mark the St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals reaching their full height recently.
Leaders inspire staff with wise words
Two of the Australian Catholic Church’s most influential figures discussed the significance of faith based education within the context of a Catholic university environment with staff from the University of Notre Dame Australia recently.
Bayswater’s big day draws a crowd
St Columba’s Parish in Bayswater welcomed Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB for the first time on October 13, when he celebrated Mass in honour of the parish’s 75th anniversary.
End of an era as SJGHC purchases Mercy Hospital
Saint John of God Health Care (SJGHC) has purchased Mercy Hospital Mount Lawley, in an agreement that both parties hope will strengthen Catholic health care in WA.
Isaac recognised for commitment to excellence
“Shock” was the initial reaction Year 12 student Isaac Buckle had when he first heard that he was the recipient of the Most Outstanding Aboriginal Student Award in Catholic Education in WA for 2013.
