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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishops tell Congolese to reject attempts to change constitution
Congo’s bishops called on Catholics to reject any attempts by the current government to modify the constitution and jeopardize democracy.
Father Jim celebrates 50 years among the people
More than 1,000 past and present parishioners joined the friends and family of Father Jim Corcoran at Mater Christi, Yangebup on June 2 to celebrate his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.
Pope: Escape from sin, don’t be afraid of where God will take you
Don’t let sin and temptation be a trap — flee from evil and don’t look back, Pope Francis said.
Parish in full flower for Christ
In preparation for next year’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Corpus Christi Parish in Mosman Park produced a spectacular floral arrangement covering the central aisle of their church for the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 2.
Polish, Ukrainian church leaders mark anniversary of WWII massacres
Catholic leaders in Poland and Ukraine pledged mutual forgiveness for the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians during World War II.
Saints’ congregation reportedly acts on causes of JPII, John XXIII
The cardinals and archbishops who are members of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes met July 2 and, according to Italian news reports, took steps to advance the sainthood causes of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII.
Bishops find problems in Colombia, Peru, echo issues at home in U.S.
Conflicts over natural resources and land rights in places like Peru and Colombia echo similar problems in the United States, said U.S. bishops who visited the two countries in late June.
Kolbe retreat gives students insight into parishes
More than 200 Year 8 students from Kolbe Catholic College went on retreat on June 13. The retreat was themed around the Quality Catholic Schooling framework and was designed to further strengthen the Catholic life and culture with the students’ parishes.
Chilean archbishop says pope will go to Africa, Asia next year
Chilean Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati Andrello of Santiago told his people he hoped Pope Francis would visit Argentina on a South American tour in 2015, but he said the pope told him the 2014 trip schedule was already full.
UNDA nurses and midwives honoured
Six academics from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus were recently recognised for their outstanding commitment to the nursing profession in WA.
