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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Venerating relic a chance for youths to reflect on John Paul’s papacy
Catholic students and faculty convened in Miami Nov. 5 to venerate what is considered a “first-class relic” of Blessed John Paul II and used the occasion to reflect on the life and impact of the late pope, who along with Blessed John XXIII will be canonized April 27 at the Vatican.
Kolbe kids set the wheels in motion
On October 30, a number of Kolbe Catholic College students from Rockingham visited Br Ollie Pickett’s Wheelchairs for Kids warehouse in Wangara.
Students get stuck in at ‘horrific’ scene of floods
When disaster struck the village next to the school we were meant to be visiting in Cambodia recently, the local families were glad for our help but, for us, seeing these events unfold in front of our eyes was horrific.
Homeless mothers, Christmas mercy
Mercedes College students will be spreading some festive cheer to those who need it most this Christmas, delivering special hampers to young mums living at MercyCare’s Coolock Units.
All ye saints of Perth, bless the Lord
Perth’s Catholic homeschooling community continued a 20-year tradition last Friday, celebrating the Communion of Saints with a day of fun, festivity and costumery for the younger children, lovingly put together by parents.
Mercy centre to showcase outstanding trailblazers
Who was Sr Francis Goold? What is the legacy of Sr Mary Margaret Hehir? These questions will be answered at this year’s Perth Heritage Days (November 16-17) activities at the Mercy Heritage Centre.
Santa’s 75th year marked
“The blessing of unity still dwells amongst us, and oh, what a blessing”. This sentiment, penned by Catherine McAuley in 1841, resonated strongly with past and present students as we gathered in the College Chapel on Sunday, October 22 for the annual Old Girls Mercy Day Mass.
Remembering the fallen ones
Geraldton priest Fr Michael Morrissey has provided guidance and support to hundreds of Australian soldiers over the past 30 years. He’s also constantly aware of the need to remember those who have died in battle, as Juanita Shepherd reports…
God no longer first to go in hectic life
World Youth Day 08 was great, says Thuc Hoang, but his greatest realisation came watching the UK’s Prime Minister.
Share each other’s burdens in prayer, acts of love, pope says
Saying, “don’t worry, we aren’t taking up a collection,” Pope Francis asked people at his weekly general audience to perform an act of charity by praying for a seriously ill 18-month-old girl named Noemi.
