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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope calls for jubilee moratorium on death penalty
Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the fifth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill”, applies not only to the innocent but to the guilty as well.
Seminar encourages mercy and understanding on asylum seekers
The Archdiocese of Perth has this month held a seminar with the aim of engaging parishes and other Catholics in the debate about asylum seekers and refugees.
Growing the Notre Dame Broome community the aim for new Head of Campus
Aboriginal health researcher and advocate, Dr Juli Coffin, hopes to build on the 20-year legacy of The University of Notre Dame Australia in Western Australia’s north-west in her new role as Executive Director and Head of the University’s Broome Campus.
Students encouraged to be ‘large-hearted’ as they celebrate 170 years of Mercy in Australia
Santa Maria College in Attadale marked the beginning of an important school year with an opening Mass on 9 February which saw Archbishop Timothy Costelloe urge students to rethink the concept of mercy and how it might affect their interactions with others.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2016: Knowledge helps our children grow – Hum Noy’s story
Imagine not being able to communicate with the people closest to you, even your own mum. Living with an intellectual disability is challenging in any country, but it’s especially difficult when you come from a poor family in Laos.
Project Compassion 2016: Learning more, creating change – Doney’s Story (Malawi)
Doney (pronounced door-nee) is a quiet and humble woman, but thanks to an innovative program supported by Caritas Australia, she’s creating big changes in her life – and in her village.
Children’s French classes prove popular at MercyCare
Children are learning to say “bonjour” to new linguistic skills as part of a popular French language program at MercyCare’s Early Learning Centre in Wembley.
Fight corruption, work for common good, Pope tells Mexican officials
Pope Francis told Mexico’s president and government officials that the country’s future can be bright only if government and business leaders put an end to a culture of “favours” for the influential and scraps for the poor.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe’s 2016 Pastoral Letter for Lent (Year C)
By the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth
The opening prayer of the Mass for the First Sunday of Lent sets out for us a challenge as we commence our Lenten journey this year:
Grant, Almighty God, through the yearly observances of Holy Lent, that we may grow in our understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects in our lives.
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Movie Review – Refugee stories a welcome addition to asylum seeker debate
In the high-profile debate on asylum seekers, or ‘boat people’, one vital element is missing, according to filmmaker Steve Thomas – it is the voice of the people who have sought asylum themselves.
