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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Project Compassion focuses on food for life during Lent
On 15 February, Caritas Australia, the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church, will launch its annual Project Compassion appeal – one of Australia’s largest humanitarian campaigns.
“We are keen to listen”, says Archbishop
One in four people across Perth and rural areas is being asked to take part in a Vatican survey initiated by Pope Francis on marriage and the family.
Pope to Sri Lankans: Reconciliation means dialogue, ‘pursuit of truth’
Arriving in Sri Lanka, a country recovering from two-and-a-half decades of ethnic and religious civil war, Pope Francis said reconciliation would require its people to explore their painful recent history and accept persistent differences within their multicultural society.
Different Drummers promotes Friendship, Loyalty and Hope
Heritage Films has this month announced the release of the award winning family film Different Drummers, available to rent, buy online and VOD platforms from 14 January 2015.
PhD study reveals plight of Aboriginal women’s birthing experiences
Aboriginal women remain muted and marginalised in the maternity reform debate according to Dr Judith Wilson, a recent PhD graduate at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus.
WA artists secure $1m public art commissions at Midland hospitals
St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals will be the focus of a major public art program from 2015 onwards, with 13 Western Australian artists recently awarded a series of public artwork commissions to the value of $1 million.
WYD 2016 song debuts in Poland
The official song for World Youth Day Krakow 2016, inspired by the theme Blessed are the merciful, was premiered in the Polish capital this week.
An honourable John of God awarded Benemerenti Medal
Outgoing Trustee of St John of God Health Care, Mr Don Good, was recently bestowed with the Benemerenti Medal by his Holiness Pope Francis for his service to the health care ministry in Australia over four decades.
Pope Francis condemns “Abhorrent” terrorist attack in Paris
Pope Francis has denounced today’s attack by terrorists at the offices of Paris magazine Charlie Hebdo in a statement released by the Holy See Press Office.
WA MercyCare CEO named in inaugural Impact 25 honour roll
Western Australian-based MercyCare CEO Chris Hall has recently been named one of Australia’s most influential figures in the nation’s not-for-profit sector.
