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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
St Peter’s Holy Door sees more than half million pilgrims in two weeks
From 24 December 2024, when the Pope inaugurated the Holy Year, to 07 January 2025, the Vatican said, 545,532 people from around the world have made the journey along the lengthy boulevard leading to St Peter’s Square and crossed through the basilica’s Holy Door.
Navigating the Soul’s Storms: Perth Locals explore the Ignatian Rules for the Discernment of Spirits
The Centre for Faith Enrichment was blessed to once again host Fr Robin Koning SJ who presented St Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment in a day event consisting of three consecutive sessions, being concluded by a guided experience of the Exa-men Prayer which helps with the day-to-day discernment of spirits.
World’s youngest Cardinal Mykola Bychok Elevated by Pope Francis in Historic Vatican Ceremony
On 7 December, 2024, Bishop Mykola Bychok was elevated to the rank of Cardi-nal, who at 44 becomes the youngest member of the College of Cardinals.
Celebrating Eleanor Roderick’s 25 years of dedication as she retires from St John of God Health Care
Eleanor Roderick, Group Manager of Pastoral Services at St John of God Health Care retires after an extraordinary 25-year career.
Mission One Heart Many Voices 2025: An Invitation to ‘Choose Hope’
The Mission One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference which is co-ordinated by Catholic Mission in partnership with Catholic Religious Australia, will be held from the Monday, 19th to Wednesday 21st of May, at the SMC Conference and Function Centre, in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
Lourdes confirms 71st miracle – the first for an English speaker; miracle occurred in 1926.
The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that “the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides our steps toward the goal of our encounter with the Lord Jesus.”
Bringing Mary to life on screen is a challenge, say two Marian scholars
With D. J. Caruso’s new film “Mary” streaming on Netflix ahead of Christmas, two Marian scholars shared with OSV News that “Filmmakers face many difficulties in portraying Mary, particularly because of the four Marian dogmas”.
BISHOP MICHAEL MORRISSEY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2024
After our waiting has ended and we gather for Christmas 2024, let us never tire of praying for peace in our heart and spirit, in our relationships and friendships in our communities and among nations. That peace that is eternally present among us in Jesus Christ. A Christmas message from Bishop Michael Morrissey.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe 2024 Christmas Message
2024 Christmas Message from Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
Bishop Don Sproxton 2024 Christmas Message
2024 Christmas Message from Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
