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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
What does a slavery-proofed parish look like?
Three parish priests are examining what a ‘slavery-proofed’ parish would look like and how to implement slavery-free parish morning teas during 2022.
With the support of their parish community, they plan to start the project on February 8, which is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, Patron Saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Animated character CathCroc to support children in their faith
Cathcroc launched by the Diocese of Darwin is an opportunity for the younger generation to connect with the Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci in a fun interactive way to learn about the Catholic faith.
New document on social teaching brings about reflection on core principles
On 21 January, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia released a document Catholic Social Teaching: Dreaming as a Single Human Family. Photo: Sourced.
The National
Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has released a fresh
reflection on Catholic Social Teaching, the principles which have underpinned
the Society’s work for over 150 years.
Speaking at the
launch of Ca...
Ukrainian Catholics celebrate Christmas season with visit from Archbishop Costelloe
Maylands Ukrainian Parish Administrator Fr Ihor Holovko presents Archbishop Timothy Costelloe with a cross at the entrance of the Church with parishioners Stephanie Parin and Mark Petrowsky watching on. Photo: Bohdan Warchomij.
By Dr Andrew Kania. Edited by Jamie O’Brien.
Teacher and Ukrainian Catholic Dr Andrew Kania has recalled to The Record the special visit by Perth Archbishop Timot...
Catholic Mission celebrates 200 years of global mission activities
Catholic Mission are this year celebrating 200 years of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, and the beatification of its founder, Pauline Jaricot in 2022 with a launch of a new monthly newsletter, Mission Today Digital.
PHOTO STORY: Children present enthusiastic nativity play at Ocean Reef Parish
Christmas celebrations at Ocean Reef parish commenced with a well-rehearsed Nativity Play, enthusiastically presented by younger members of the Parish.
Richness of cultural heritage on display at Lockridge for Simbang Gabi
Perth’s Filipino community came together this Christmas for Simbang Gabi, the traditional nine-day Advent novena celebrated in the Philippines. They were joined by Archbishop Costelloe SDB at Good Shepherd Parish, Lockridge, on Thursday, 16 December, for the first of the ‘Night Masses’ to honor and exalt the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Catholic Church.
Mercy Health celebrates dedicated staff as “unsung heroes”
Mercy Health representative say they are extremely fortunate to have so many committed team members that are only too happy to go the extra mile to care for their residents and also help to inject a little Christmas spirit into their day.
Annette Tunhla and Perli Dizonare just two of the team members who forfeited Christmas Day with their families to help care for the dozens of residents at local not-for-profit aged care home Mercy Place Lathlain.
St Norbert and Seaton College support poor and mental health for Christmas
Staff and students at St Norbert College spent part of their year-end holidays bringing joy to Emmaus community residence for people living with mental illness. Seaton Catholic College practised their annual tradition with each student from Years 7 to 11 contributing the St Vinnies Christmas Hampers.
Women refugee and asylum seekers gain job opportunity, new skills and go green
MercyCare clients who have come to Australia as refugees or asylum seekers from countries like Iraq, Syria, Ethiopia, Burma/Myanmar, Iran and Afghanistan have gained a new job opportunity – thanks to local social enterprise group LOOP, which partners with large companies like Water Corp and Clough to repurpose used corporate uniforms by engaging people from disadvantaged backgrounds and providing them with the opportunity to gain employment and skills training.
