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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishops Conference divides the capacity of Bishops’ Commission for Pastoral Life
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference last week voted to divide the capacity of the Bishops’ Commission for Pastoral Life by establishing a new commission for family, youth and life during its plenary meeting.
New Palestinian saints promoted women, encouraged peace, priest says
The two new Palestinian saints were instrumental in the promotion of women in the Arab world and in efforts for interreligious dialogue toward peace, said Jordanian Father Rifat Bader.
Women in the Church: Mercy Health nursing assistant has X Factor
Australians may soon become aware of a well-kept secret that residents and staff at Claremont aged care home Mercy Place Mont Clare have been privy to for a while – their much-loved nursing assistant has the voice of an angel.
MOVIE REVIEW – Little Boy
Religious values and a gentle sensibility pervade the family-friendly drama Little Boy. Yet, while suitable for a wide audience, director Alejandro Monteverde’s good-hearted, nostalgic parable, set in 1940s coastal California, is not without its occasional aesthetic lapses.
Magna Carta legacy lives on at Notre Dame thanks to generosity of donors
A framed replica of Magna Carta, graciously donated to The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law, Fremantle, concluded the School’s highly successful Eminent Speakers Series last month, 15 April.
Conference calls for reconnection with God’s creation
The fundamental premise behind a conference recently held in South Australia was to explore how spiritually disconnected the Church and society had become from God’s creation and to look at ways to bridge this divide, said Perth participant Nigel Hayward.
Vinnies asks for help to Rebuild Lives this winter
Western Australia’s largest and most trusted emergency relief provider, the St Vincent de Paul Society, has launched its 2015 Winter Appeal, and is asking the community to support Vinnies in its efforts to Rebuild Lives this winter.
Hundreds voice pro-life message at annual rally
Around 850 people were on hand to make a stand against abortion in the annual Walk and Rally for Life at Parliament House last week on Tuesday, 12 May.
Pioneer books unearth stories of faith, empire and justice
Two recently released books about Archbishop Patrick Clune CSsr, written by Fr Christopher Dowd, and Bishop Martin Griver, written by Odhran O’Brien, are still available for sale by the Archdiocese of Perth.
Women in the Church: Margaret’s spiritual health shines forth like a beacon
As a child, Margaret Bowen remembers being in the choir, cleaning the silver at church, and always being aware that “Our Lady had her hands on me, the whole time”.
