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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
For some Mexican migrant families, Day of Dead ritual offers closure
Ana Lilia Vazquez brought a photo of her late father, Anselmo Vazquez, to Divine Savior Parish in this village of farmers and weekenders in the mountains southwest of Mexico City.
Cardinal to Congress: Disclose abortion coverage in health care law
Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley urged members of Congress to support the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, a measure that would require health plans to disclose if they subsidize abortion coverage.
Too much of anything can be bad, including screen time
Parents, you wouldn’t let your kids gorge every meal at an all-you-can buffet, would you? Grandparents have the reputation of spoiling their grandchildren, but they wouldn’t let the grandkids spend all day, every day at the beach while letting their skin burn to a crisp, would they?
Vatican not worried about possibility U.S. monitored its calls
The Vatican has no evidence its calls were monitored by the U.S. National Security Agency and, even if they were, “we have no concerns about it,” the Vatican spokesman said.
Catholics must make space for the soul online, Vatican official says
The Internet will host the parish community of the future, according to Msgr. Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.
Pope moves causes, including of U.S.-born nun, toward beatification
Moving four candidates closer to beatification, Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of a bishop in communist-controlled Romania and the heroic virtues of three religious women: one born in the United States, one Irish and one Italian.
Warm welcome for new Australians
The scene at the beautiful Carine Glades Park for the Welcome to Australia refugee picnic on Sunday, October 20 was good for the soul.
You are not alone: mental health forum for everyone
Raising awareness of youth-related mental health issues and discussing avenues for seeking advice from mental health experts was the focus of a recent public forum held at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.
Ukrainians celebrate a major musical milestone
On October 20, past and present members of the Vesna Ukrainian Choir celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Rise in Maylands.
Priestly fraternity alive and well
The monthly meeting of Northern Zone priests and deacons has taken on a new dimension in recent gatherings, incorporating a social aspect to the more formal business approach of the past.
