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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope pays homage to fidelity of Ukrainian Catholics, prays for peace
Paying homage to the suffering and martyrdom of Ukrainian Catholics who refused to give up their fidelity to the Pope despite harsh Soviet repression, Pope Francis also paid tribute to the Eastern Catholics’ efforts today to alleviate the suffering of those impacted by the war in Eastern Ukraine.
Dawson Society launches 2016 Speaker’s Forum Series
Christopher Dawson Centre Director, Dr David Daintree, last week had the privilege of launching the Dawson Society 2016 Speakers’ Forum with a captivating lecture on education.
EXCLUSIVE – Archdiocese of Perth to launch new magazine: The start of a new era in how the Gospel is delivered is on its way
A new, bi-monthly magazine is set to be launched by the Archdiocese of Perth this Easter.
Catholic Health Australia welcomes new Chair of the Board
Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has welcomed newly appointed Chair of the Board, Mr Tony Howarth AO.
MOVIE REVIEW – Gods of Egypt showcases typical tale of ‘false’ gods
“The battle for eternity begins” proclaims the tagline of Gods of Egypt (Lionsgate), a swords-and-sandals epic about warring deities along the banks of the Nile.
National project to investigate the public value of Aboriginal organisations
The University of Notre Dame Australia is leading a four-year national research project to investigate how Aboriginal organisations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia deliver value in their communities and to the wider public, whilst still remaining true to their cultural origins.
Archdiocese Plan Update: ‘A people walking together in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd’
We are delighted to report that there was a tremendous response to the Consultation Phase, officially launched by Archbishop Costelloe SDB in September of 2015.
For ‘Mercy Friday’ initiative, Pope visits young addicts at rehab centre
In the second of his “Mercy Friday” gestures, Pope Francis spent two hours with a group of young adults at a Catholic-run residential drug rehabilitation centre.
MOVIE REVIEW – 45 Years a tour-de-force of discovery
45 Years is a memorable film about a husband and wife preparing to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, who are suddenly reminded that, contrary to what they may have thought, memories and photographs are everything.
YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Schoenstatt shrine enriched by opening of Holy Door
Having a Holy Door installed at their shrine has been described by WA’s Schoenstatt community as an honour reflecting the merciful nature of their founder Joseph Kentenich and the spiritual importance of the shrine itself.
