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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vatican announces synod assembly dates; formation of study groups
In a brief papal document released on 17 February, the Holy Father said that “these study groups are to be established by mutual agreement between the competent dicasteries of the Roman Curia and the General Secretariat of the Synod, which is entrusted with coordination.”
New Homeless Report is another Wake Up on Housing Crises
St Vincent De Paul Society National President Mark Gaetani has said the annual report by the AIHW is further confirmation that the country’s homelessness situation is exceedingly bleak and shows few if any signs of improving.
Jacob taking his chances on the basketball big stage
Jacob was partway through his final year exams at the Fremantle campus when an internship opportunity came up that would change the course of his life.
Ash Wednesday marks start of Lent for 2024
Cathedral Dean, Rev Dr Sean Fernandez distributes ashes, Wednesday 14 February at the 12.10pm Mass at St Mary's Cathedral, marking the start of the season of Lent. Photo: Ron Tan.
Vicar General, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely, distributes ashes on Wednesday 14 February. Photo: Ron Tan.
Cathedral Sacristan Frances Dennis distributes ashes on Wednesday 14 February. Photo: Ron Tan.
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Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis celebrated the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in 2021 and decreed that it be observed each year on the Sunday closest to the feast of Sts Joachim and Anne, Jesus’ grandparents.
Pope Francis : During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God
Dressed in purple vestments to mark the Lenten season, Pope Francis said Lent is a chance for Christians to ensure their relationship with God “is not reduced to mere outward show.”
Catholic schools respond to cost of living pressures on families
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins said with increasing cost of living pressures, Catholic schools and systems are taking a range of measures to relieve the burden on families, with many being long-standing arrangements.
Caritas Australia launches Project Compassion 2024
In Perth, the launch of Project Compassion was held Tuesday 13 February at St Brigid’s Catholic College in Lesmurdie, with representatives from 65 schools across the state joining in online.
$7.5 million for St Pat’s Fremantle to boost social housing
St Pat’s Community Support Centre CEO Michael Piu, far right, with Housing and Homelessness Minister John Carey, left and Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk, centre. St Pat’s has last month been boosted with 7.5 million with the aim of building 28 newly built social housing dwellings. Photo: Facebook/John Carey.
St Pat’s Community Support Centre has last month been boosted with 7.5 million with th...
World Day of the Sick focuses on being alone
CHA Chair Jenny Parker and CEO Jason Kara wearing a lapel pin. Photo: Supplied.
World Day of the Sick this Sunday will pay tribute to the invaluable work that Catholic health institutions undertake not just in Australia, but around the world.
In his message to mark the 32nd World Day of the Sick on February 11, Pope Francis reflected on the way serious illness could cause vulnerability, ...
