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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Local nurse delivers safer birthing in Papua New Guinea
Clinical Nurse at St John of God Murdoch Hospital Jodie Thompson recently visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) to help build a regional birthing suite and provide labour and delivery training to local community health workers.
Book Review: Holy See, Unholy Me-Tim Fischer’s 1,000 Days in Rome
“Holy See, Unholy Me – tales from Tim Fischer’s 1,000 days in Rome” provides a rare, fascinating and often humorous insight into the workings (and sometimes non-workings) of the Vatican.
Marija celebrates 100 year milestone
The Lithuanian Community of Perth last month gathered together in celebration of the 100th birthday of North Perth resident and long-time St Francis Xavier East Perth parishioner Marija Stankevicius.
Como Parish celebrates Chinese New Year
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week celebrated Mass on Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Catholic Parish Como for the Chinese Catholic Community in celebration of Chinese New Year.
Catholic film maker puts his faith on the big screen
Brisbane film maker Tim Marshall plans to draw upon his experience growing up in a Catholic household by making a film that explores the idea of faith, and how we interpret that, reports ABC on Yahoo7.
Fresh fire ignited for youth
“The whole event just made me want to connect with God,” said 13-year-old high school student, Stefan, as he left Perth’s first Ignite Youth event recently, held at Prendiville Catholic College in Ocean Reef.
Canonisation of St Therese’s parents to coincide with Synod on the Family
Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, announced recently that the parents of St Therese of Lisieux, Louis and Zelie Martin, will be canonised this October.
MOVIE REVIEW – Focus
More than most heist movies, the flimsy crime drama Focus (Warner Bros) glamorises wrongdoing. Add to that the lax sexual morals and gritty vocabulary of its characters, and the resulting package can be considered suitable for very few.
2015 Project Compassion – Karen’s Story, Choosing Food for Life
Each year, Project Compassion, which runs through the six weeks of Lent, brings hundreds of thousands of Australians together in solidarity with the world’s poor.
My School just one reference for quality schools and learning
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed today’s release of the My School 2015 data and the recognition of schools that are showing strong improvement in student outcomes.
