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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Six men ordained at St Mary’s Cathedral to the Diaconate
“Maintain a fixed gaze on Jesus Christ. Pause in contemplation and in adoration of His face. Let Christ be your light.”
Fr Pat remembered and thanked for service, outreach
“A callow youth” who, at the tender age of 12 years, had allowed himself to be “persuaded by Launcelot John Goody to come and help him found St Charles’ Provincial Seminary,” is how Archbishop Timothy described Fr Pat Cunningham’s journey towards priesthood.
New St Vinnies store opens in Applecross
A new St Vincent de Paul Society store in Applecross opened its doors for trading on 20 October 2014.
Pope Francis to Tony Abbott: Don’t forget the poor, marginalised
The Holy Father has sent a message to Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia, who will chair the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the 20 Countries (G-20) scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 November in Brisbane.
Morley Parishioners celebrate seniors week
More than 100 “older and wiser” parishioners gathered at Infant Jesus Parish Morley this week to celebrate Seniors Week.
Vision to relieve chronic pain takes step forward
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s bold vision to improve the quality of life for people experiencing chronic pain in the community through education and research has taken a step forward with the launch of a nation-wide search for a medical specialist to chair this initiative.
Pope names Liverpool native to be Vatican’s new foreign minister
Pope Francis named the 60-year-old nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, to be the Vatican’s new foreign minister.
St Mary’s Carnarvon gets immersed in work for the poor
After a year of preparation, seven students and five adults from St Marys Star of the Sea Catholic School, Carnarvon, embarked on a journey earlier this year that would open their eyes and hearts.
CYM young adult’s retreat focuses on prayer
A retreat organised by Catholic Youth Ministry that focused on learning to pray and developing a better prayer life, proved successful for some 40 young adults.
New law society president to champion improved wellbeing of WA lawyers
Graduate of The University of Notre Dame Australia and current Senior Associate in the Herbert Smith Freehills Dispute group, Matthew Keogh has been elected President of The Law Society of Western Australia for 2015.
