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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vocations Office welcomes two new and passionate committee members
The appointment of new Vocations Committee Members Adam Phillips and Catherine Nguyen recognises the need to support the Office’s ongoing work in advancing its Vocations promotions, partnerships and assistance for anyone discerning to answer God’s call to love.
New podcast series explores the power of prayer
Fr Hore believes whether you’re a person of faith, or simply someone at a ‘crossroads in life’, the podcasts can offer a deep reflection on how prayer can lead us to more “responsive and fulfilling lives, embodying the notion that prayer is life”.
Subject of a new film, Mother Cabrini left native Italy to serve US immigrants
Francesca Cabrini was born 15 July 1850, in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, youngest of 13 children in a well-off farming family. A pious child – the “little saint,” neighbours called her – she longed to be a missionary and played at sailing paper boats filled with violets representing the sisters she meant to send all over the world.
Embracing the Legacy: The Inaugural Mercy Exchange of 2024
The heart of the Mercy Exchange lay in the open, engaging, discerning, and fruitful table conversations centred around the Mercy Charism and legacy.
Caritas Australia helps a young mother in the Philippines finish her education
Growing up, Ronita’s family faced many challenges. She grew up with her mum, who worked three jobs because Ronita’s father left their family.
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.
