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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Sockballs turn sports carnival into a whole different ball game
The carnival, usually held in May, was moved to October this year, a shift that meant it coincided with Catholic Mission’s annual Socktober schools engagement initiative.
Studying at Notre Dame University now a ticket to the world
As part of the University’s goal of becoming a highly connected international institution, the University is delighted to announce its inclusion in the highly prestigious Global Gateway Network hosted by the University of Notre Dame in the United States.
A new era begins for Vinnies WA
Outgoing Vinnies WA President Gladys Demissie reflects on her term, noting that ‘Success only happens when we’re all in it together.’
Incoming President David Kennedy, from the Subiaco Conference, has previously served on State Council as Vice President. The father of four children and six grandchildren enjoys golf, swimming, cycling, oil painting and some minor consulting work with old client friends.
CathNews launches new website and newsletter design
CathNews, which was founded in the 1990s, has been a ministry of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference since early 2017. On Monday a new website and newsletter design was launched.
Mercy Health Mont Clare celebrates seniors during dedicated week
One new resident at the popular Claremont aged care home, Mercy Place Mont Clare, is 75-year-old Charmaine Brown, who started life in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia back in 1947, after her father – a tropical disease pathologist working for the World Health Organisation – was transferred from British Borneo after World War II.
Loreto Nedlands to close after 125 years following considered review
In a statement released via email Monday 24 October, Loreto Ministries acting chief executive Paul Ould said that for many years, the changing demographic and educational landscape of the catchment area has presented challenges to the Loreto Province of Australia and South East Asia (the Province) and, more recently, to Loreto Ministries.
Christ the King to launch World Youth Day 2023 at St Mary’s Cathedral
Perth youth and clergy during the 2016 World Youth Day festivities in Poland. Photo: Supplied.
Catholic Youth Ministry Perth is inviting
Perth Catholic youth to join them in celebrating the Feast of Christ the King,
Sunday 20 November.
The celebration will also culminate with
the launch of the 2023 World Youth Day and will commence with a Youth Rally and
procession from Langley Park to S...
Universities worldwide reflect on the richness of Ex Corde Ecclesiae 30 years on in new book
Academics and university leaders from around the world have reflected on Pope John Paul II’s vision for Catholic higher education in a new book launched by Australian Catholic University – Ex Corde Ecclesiae: Reflections after 30 Years.
Sydney Archbishop delivers inaugural symposium lecture in honour of St John Henry Newman
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has told leaders and students of Australia’s two Catholic universities seven reasons why the pursuit of Catholic higher education is necessary in a world increasingly antagonistic to Christian values.
Walk hand-in-hand with communities in Ethiopia: How a grassroots approach is helping communities build brighter futures
Pope Francis, in his 2022 World Mission Sunday Message, invites everyone to answer the call to be missionary, sharing that “Mission is carried out together, not individually…”.
