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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Maida Vale Parish Celebrates 2014 Feast of St Francis of Assisi
St Francis of Assisi Parish in Maida Vale recently had the privilege of celebrating the feast of its patron saint which included a Vigil Mass presided by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton on October 4.
Social evening brings St Mary’s Guildford parishioners together
An evening at a local Bowling Club on 17 October came as a refreshing and welcome change for the parishioners of St Mary’s Church in Guildford.
Church staff called to reflect on gifts given by the Lord
The Annual Commissioning Mass for agencies and organisations from across the Archdiocese took place this week on Wednesday October 16, on the feast of St Theresa of Avila.
Pope’s work leads to painting
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Priest Fr Patrick Lim has recently completed a painting of Pope Francis.
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Priest Fr Patrick Lim has recently completed a painting of Pope Francis.
Fr Lim says he was inspired to paint Pope Francis in light of the Pope’s recent activities and speeches to transform its image.
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Support needed to stop catastrophe
The scourge of prostitution is destroying the lives of Perth women and their families as never before according to Linda Watson, the founder of Linda’s House of Hope, and she is desperately worried that dwindling donations will force her to close her ministry to those seeking to exit the insidious industry.
Pilgrimage to Vietnam puts Faith into focus
Pilgrimage is a term that has become more popular in recent times, in part due to the increased popularity of the Camino de Santiago and in part the success of World Youth Day.
Indigenous knowledge essential for psychologist’s learning journey
Incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and theory into the study of psychology is essential to counter the mono-cultural nature of the profession and to boost the number of Indigenous psychologists in Australia, according to early findings of a collaborative research project.
St Theresa’s 500th celebrated in Morley
The fifth centenary of the birth of St Theresa was celebrated last weekend at Infant Jesus Parish Morley.
St Vincent de Paul’s new state president
The St Vincent de Paul Society WA will this month commission Mr Robert (Bob) Burns as its new State President. Mr Burns takes over the role from outgoing State President, Mr Jeff Trew, who retired on 1 July 2014.
Fr Fritzsimons celebrates 60 years of priesthood
The Parishes of Harvey and Brunswick recently helped Fr Noel Fitzsimons celebrate his 60th anniversary of priestly ordination.
