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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Prayer is the means of us growing close to God, says Bishop Sproxton
This year, the liturgy included a special quadrennial commissioning ceremony, acknowledging those who have achieved important milestones in their formation and service as catechists.
UNDA Visiting Scholar Finds “Enlightening” Insights at Archdiocesan Archives
One of the most intriguing aspects of Professor Overhoff’s research is his emphasis on the importance of archives.
Archives, he asserts, are repositories of truth, where history and records are meticulously preserved in words and documents.
Pope Francis calls for ‘contextual theology’ to respond to modern questions
In an Apostolic Letter issued “Motu Proprio,” on his own initiative, Wednesday 1 November, Pope Francis said that in a “synodal, missionary and outgoing church,” theologians must also dialogue with other sciences and with members of other religions and that helping Catholics have a deeper understanding of the faith will be possible only if theology grapples with their questions and concerns.
761,000 kids must be brought out of poverty, says St Vincent De Paul Society
This year’s Anti-Poverty Week, which took place from 15 to 27 October, shone a light on the children of families who receive inadequate social security payments and depend on emergency support from charities such as St Vincent de Paul Society.
Professor Peter Bremner appointed to St John of God Health Care Board
Professor Bremner is a highly respected thoracic physician and Professor for Respiratory Medicine, at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
SYNOD 2023-24: Synod synthesis shows agreement, divergences, including on ‘synodality’
The 41-page synthesis report, voted on paragraph-by-paragraph on 28 October, described its purpose as presenting “convergences, matters for consideration and proposals that emerged from the dialogue” on issues discussed under the headings of synodality, communion, mission and participation.
New Student Hub to form the heart of Notre Dame’s Fremantle campus
Notre Dame Vice Chancellor Professor Francis Campbell said the new Student Hub would form the heart of the Fremantle campus, creating a space where students can enjoy being a part of a welcoming and engaged academic community.
Governments give ‘too little’ consideration to children when making decisions: survey
A new report launched Wednesday 25 October by the Valuing Children Initiative has made key recommendations following a survey of more than 1000 adults across Australia which asked how they felt about children and young people.
Jesus walks with us to new beginning, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking on the occasion of the annual Mass for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton said it is our hope is that this Mass would be the most significant prayer for all our people and the great sign that Jesus walks with us into a new beginning that is opening up for Aboriginal and Torres Strait people and every other Australian in our land.
Miracle Prayers network continues to flourish after 10 years
Founded under the guidance of New Zealand priest Fr John Rea in October 2013, the Miracle Prayers network includes a monthly healing service, monthly street outreach, an international intercession list published via social media and private prayer sessions by appointment.
