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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Shrine’s picturesque setting offers young women time out to seek life’s purpose
Upcoming retreats to be held on July 20 and August 25 in the idyllic surrounds of the Schoenstatt shrine just outside Armadale will offer women aged 17-30 a unique opportunity to seek life’s purpose.
Texas stiffens abortion restrictions; pro-lifers rally to support bill
The drama in Texas over abortion that drew national and international attention came to an end for the moment after the state House of Representatives then the state Senate voted to adopt tougher abortion regulations.
World Youth Day by the numbers: pilgrims, toilets and security patrols
As hundreds of thousands of young Catholic pilgrims descend on Brazil, World Youth Day coordinators in Rio de Janeiro are putting the finishing touches on preparations for up to 2.5 million people.
Iona creates space to share and marvel
Iona Presentation College recognised the culture and traditions of its Indigenous students last week with lunchtime celebrations to recognise NAIDOC Week.
Be generous givers of mercy, not condemnation, disapproval, pope says
God wants people to be generous and merciful, not full of condemnation toward others, Pope Francis said. God is well aware of “our miseries, our difficulties, even our sins, and he gives all of us this merciful heart,” capable of being loving and merciful toward others, he told pilgrims gathered outside the papal summer villa.
Jesuit superior tells WYD pilgrims ‘keep eyes, heart open’
Using the example of a big-hearted giraffe, the superior general of the Jesuits, Father Adolfo Nicolas, told 2,000 World Youth Day pilgrims: “Keep your eyes and your hearts open.”
Mass to celebrate Indigenous heritage
Kolbe Catholic College celebrated a NAIDOC Mass on Wednesday, July 3. Mass commenced with a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Marie Taylor and set the scene for Year 11 students who joined the Indigenous students of the College to celebrate this special occasion.
Inquiry suggests British-run hospitals stop using end-of-life protocol
A British official indicated the government will abandon a controversial end-of-life protocol following an anti-euthanasia campaign spearheaded by concerned Catholic physicians. An independent inquiry into the Liverpool Care Pathway has recommended that the protocol be abolished and replaced by “individualized care plans” after evidence of abuse and suffering was discovered.
Sohs lend a hand, one step at a time
A Perth family has been moving heaven and earth to help provide much-needed resources to street children in the Philippines – all consigned in shoeboxes. The Soh family recently presented a talk in Perth about their mission work in the Philippines in January providing for the less fortunate.
Cuban young people leave for World Youth Day ‘with great hope’
At the age of 24, Meylan Legorburo had never left Cuba and never expected she would. Yet, on July 15, the social researcher and 47 other young Cubans were on their way to Jose Marti International Airport outside of Havana to board a flight for Brazil, where they planned to take part in World Youth Day.
