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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Australian Catholic Bishops issue Pastoral Letter on the ‘Same-Sex Marriage’ Debate
As the debate about ‘same-sex marriage’ gains momentum nationally, the Australian Catholic Bishops believe it is important to highlight the meaning of marriage, last week issuing a pastoral letter to the Catholic community.
Emmanuel Centre hosts accessibility seminar for events
Simulation exercises were used recently at an Archdiocesan Professional Development one-day workshop conducted by the Emmanuel Centre, with the aim of demonstrating how to make events more accessible in the Archdiocese and beyond.
OBITUARY: Fra Carlo M Marchetti OSM
The Archdiocese of Perth recently said goodbye to Servite Father Carlo Marchetti, who served in and around Perth for more than 45 years.
No excuse for indifference to plight of immigrants, Pope tells bishops
Church leaders cannot be indifferent to the plight of immigrants, and it is “inexcusable” not to promote co-operation between a host nation and countries of origin, Pope Francis has told bishops from the Dominican Republic.
Year of Consecrated Life – Josephite Sisters still seeing the need
The broad outreach of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in Western Australia indicates that they are still being guided by one of the favourite sayings of their founder, Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop, “There, where you are, you will find God”.
Volunteers celebrated at Mercy Health’s Villa Maria Home
When Mercy Health carer Joanne Downey retired after 19 years of work at the end of last year, her colleagues and friends quite rightly thought she’d be looking forward to easing gently into retirement.
MOVIE REVIEW – Aloha
Hawaii’s allure as a tropical paradise derives from its pristine beaches, fragrant flora, colourful mythology, and air of laid-back hospitality. But the islands are also defined by their history as one of America’s most strategic military outposts.
Blessing to serve those in need for Notre Dame’s Broome Nursing students
A blessing to signify the importance of healing and serving those in need was received by Diploma of Nursing students on The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus during a special First Practicum Blessing ceremony on Tuesday, 19 May 2015.
St Munchin’s students think outside the box for those in need
Students at St Munchin’s Catholic Primary in Gosnells have been working hard to raise money for people less fortunate, in conjunction with Caritas Australia.
Blessed Romero ‘another brilliant star’ belonging to Church of Americas
Some thought this day would never arrive. Others hoped, and some always knew it would. Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, of El Salvador, who was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass just a day after pleading and ordering soldiers to stop killing innocent civilians, was beatified on May 23.
