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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
With future uncertain for Syria, U.S. cardinal says prayer is needed
As threats of military intervention against Syria escalate and the country’s future remains uncertain, a U.S. cardinal said that, no matter what transpires, prayer is urgently needed.
Seminarians lend a helping voice to good cause
Eight young men from St Charles’ Seminary were one of the many groups which performed at the City Beach Parish Hall to help raise funds for the Respect Life Office.
Centenarian a strong woman of love – and faith
Elizabeth Merlyn Fredericks (nee Bell) lived an extraordinary life. She survived two world wars, lived in the jungles of Burma, eloped at 22 and had a great devotion to Our Lady.
Lebanon’s Maronite bishops: Intervention in Syria poses ‘grave dangers’
Lebanon’s Maronite Catholic bishops warned against military intervention in neighboring Syria. “The bishops denounce the use of chemical weapons in Syria, but they call for being aware of the risks of a potential military strike,” the bishops said in a statement following their monthly meeting Sept. 4.
Christian, Muslim leaders examine challenges of Arab Christians
For decades, Arab Christians have been fleeing the Holy Land and the rest of the Middle East in droves, mainly because of violence.
Pope recalls World Youth Day as a great party of faith
Pope Francis recalled his July 22-28 visit to Rio de Janeiro, thanking his Brazilian hosts for their warm welcome, and describing World Youth Day celebrations there as a great party of faith.
Pope’s Syria appeal has special urgency for Catholics in Mideast
Pope Francis’ appeal to pray for peace in Syria has a particular urgency for Catholics in the region, who say their countries are most likely to suffer the brunt of any attacks on Damascus.
Maida Vale’s new Garden of Prayers
Parish Priest Fr Elver Delicano and parishioners of St Francis of Assisi Parish in Maida Vale were delighted to open the Prayer Garden with a threefold purpose on August 15.
Another ‘ministry?’ No. Domestic Church is first
When the relentless busy-ness of life impinges on our faith and family life, stand firm, say no and cultivate at home first.
Romanians flock to beatification of ‘major apostolic vagabond’
A pavilion designed for trade fairs became Eastern Europe’s biggest church when more than 10,000 people participated in the beatification of Msgr. Vladimir Ghika, tortured to death at age 80 in 1954.
