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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Spectacular views and outdoor Mass brings youth together
Thirty young adults from across Perth are standing in a carpark near ‘Ye Olde Narrogin Inne’.
The attendees are dressed in a range of colourful clothes, stretching, talking, and laughing.
They’ve come together on a bright Saturday morning to scale up the 500-metre height of ‘Mt Cooke’ with Perth’s Catholic Youth Ministry team.
SYNOD 2023: Witnesses to the wonders the Lord is working
Adopting the method of spiritual conversation, during the 12 days of work, some 50 experts from all over the world came together to draft the Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2023 Synodal Process
Care for Our Common Home to unite Abrahamic faiths
The University of Notre Dame Australia is pleased to be hosting an interfaith event celebrating the three religious traditions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam that share a common origin in Abraham. The theme for this year’s event is: “Care for our Common Home: Stewardship, Responsibility and the Gift of Creation”.
Church opens canonical investigation into Bishop Saunders
Bishop Saunders stood aside as Bishop of Broome in March 2020 after media reports that Western Australia Police had begun an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Holy See has now initiated a canonical investigation.
The Psychology of Sex Abuse in the Church
Fr Hans Zollner is an expert in the sexual abuse crises in the Catholic Church.
In this frank interview, Fr Zollner talks to EWTN’s Colm Flynn about some of the findings from his research into the abuse crises in the Church.
What do Catholics in Australia believe?
A new study about Catholics in Australia and what they believe is being led by Professor Stephen Bullivant from the University of Notre Dame Australia and St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK and Dr Philippa Martyr from the University of Western Australia.
Vatican’s first ever World Cycling Team hears stories of truth-telling and reconciliation
The first ever Vatican World Cycling Team last weekend joined Caritas Australia to learn about truth-telling and reconciliation.
Fr Maurice Toop remembered for dedication to ministry to indigenous people
In a special obituary written by Fr Maurice Toop himself, Perth Catholics gain a special insight in the life of the Perth priest who will be remembered fondly for his dedication to the ministry to indigenous people and love for the many people to whom he ministered in Northbridge, Highgate, Maylands, Northam, Osborne Park and the Diocese of Geraldton. He passed away peacefully on 13 August 2022.
Mary MacKillop Sisters celebrate 1700 years of Religious Life
Sisters of St Joseph Congregational Leader, Sister Monica Cavanagh reflected that as young Sisters, the Golden Jubilarians had in the words of Pope Francis, “bought a pair of walking shoes and set out on uncharted paths”.
Western Australian Sisters Alma Cabassi, Nola Goodwin and Maree Riddler were among those who celebrated their Golden Jubilee.
OBITUARY: Christ’s mercy recalled in the life of Fr Milton Arias
Perth priest Fr Milton Arias was recently farewelled during a funeral service in his home Diocese of Valledupar, Columbia. Fr Milton passed away on 8 August 2022.
In an interview with The Record for his ordination to the priesthood in 2003, Fr Milton said he felt very privileged that God has called him.
