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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
St Ignatius sculpture to enrich John XXIII College
Art and Culture have had a prominent place at John XXIII College during the course of 2014. As the year opened, students were given the opportunity to collaborate with Sr Deirdre Browne IBVM to compose and write a College song, Seek Justice.
Cosmos named tour operator for WYD
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ delegate for youth Bishop Anthony Fisher OP has announced that Cosmos tour company will coordinate travel arrangements for an estimated 2,000 Australians making the pilgrimage to World Youth Day (WYD) 2016 in Krakow, Poland.
Terri’s research to aid mums
Expectant mothers who suffer from eating disorders are hiding their lived experiences from family, friends and health care providers for fear of being stigmatised or being perceived as bad caregivers.
Life is worth Living
The debate over whether voluntary euthanasia should be legalised in Australia has erupted once again in the past few weeks, but such debates often dismiss or discredit the Church’s views without due examination. In this reflection on euthanasia, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reiterates the Church’s teaching on the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death, arguing that once the fundamental principle of the inviolability of human life is breached, there’s no turning back.
Patrick becomes a deacon in Rome
The story of Patrick Toohey’s journey to becoming a deacon recently in Rome shows how the Holy Spirit continues to work at every stage in everyone’s life.
Change necessary to take Christ to the world
The world around us is changing rapidly. This past week has seen much of what Catholics value being placed under the microscope.
Northam school to celebrate 125 years
Students at St Joseph’s School are preparing to celebrate 125 years of Catholic education in Northam.
New parish centre to facilitate ‘spiritual growth’
For many years, parishioners of St Bernadette’s in Glendalough held gatherings outside the church, and large functions took place at the nearby LJ Goody Bioethics Centre.
Angelus bell rings once again at Iona
A revisiting of tradition was heard at Iona Presentation College last week with the ringing of the Angelus bell at 12 noon, accompanied by the Angelus prayer.
Students send messages to heaven
Queen of Apostles School in Riverton celebrated ‘Queenies’ feast day on June 6. Most of the kids were very excited because firstly, there was no work, and secondly, the day was fun.
