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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholics must make space for the soul online, Vatican official says
The Internet will host the parish community of the future, according to Msgr. Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.
Pope moves causes, including of U.S.-born nun, toward beatification
Moving four candidates closer to beatification, Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of a bishop in communist-controlled Romania and the heroic virtues of three religious women: one born in the United States, one Irish and one Italian.
Warm welcome for new Australians
The scene at the beautiful Carine Glades Park for the Welcome to Australia refugee picnic on Sunday, October 20 was good for the soul.
You are not alone: mental health forum for everyone
Raising awareness of youth-related mental health issues and discussing avenues for seeking advice from mental health experts was the focus of a recent public forum held at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.
Ukrainians celebrate a major musical milestone
On October 20, past and present members of the Vesna Ukrainian Choir celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Rise in Maylands.
Priestly fraternity alive and well
The monthly meeting of Northern Zone priests and deacons has taken on a new dimension in recent gatherings, incorporating a social aspect to the more formal business approach of the past.
Halloween the eve of two great Church feasts
Observed on October 31, Halloween is widely thought of as an American holiday connected to children dressing up in macabre costumes, Jack-o-Lanterns, trick or treating and chilling ghost stories.
Little heroes recognised for giving
Vincent Pettinicchio and Matthew Cirocco were among those recognised at the inaugural Kids Who Give WA awards ceremony at Government House on October 24.
Pilgrims agree: God’s love not just for WYD
Vietnamese Catholic Youth Ministry of WA invited World Youth Day Rio pilgrims from throughout Perth to the Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Centre in Westminster on October 20 to reflect on the themes of the three most recent WYDs.
A dedicated servant, right to the end
After battling with Cancer Bishop Anthony Burgess was airlifted to Sydney on Sunday, September 8. He returned to the Lord he so faithfully served on October 23, 2013 at 7am PNG time.
