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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
CSSWA Symposium emphasises more can be done to highlight the voices of women and children
The inaugural Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) Symposium, ‘Walking with His people’ held on 24 and 25 November at Newman Siena Centre, attracted a wide range of speakers from leaders within the Catholic welfare service delivery. Two of those speakers, Archdiocese of Perth Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin and Centrecare Inc Director Tony Pietropicollo AM.
‘Buy now pay later’ debt trap as low-income families look towards Christmas
In a statement released last week, Chair of Catholic Social Services Australia Francis Sullivan said using BNPL companies including Afterpay, Zip Pay, Latitude and Sezzle, could lead to major debt problems in the New Year. Photo: Adobe Stock.
As low-income families around Australia look towards
Christmas and the cost of presents and celebrations, the temptation to ‘buy now
and pay late...
St John of God Health Care announces new Chair of Trustees
The Trustees of St John of God Health Care have last week announced the appointment of the Hon Neville Owen AO KCSG as the new Chair of the Trustees, in addition to the appointment of Ms Shelly Park to its board. Photo: Supplied.
The
Trustees of St John of God Australia Limited have announced the appointment of
the Hon Neville Owen AO KCSG as the new Chair of Trustees of St John of God
Heal...
God is real, even for those who do not know Him, says Archbishop Costelloe
In this 2021 Christmas Message, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has emphasised that through celebrating the birth of Christ, God comes as close to us as we are close to those we love most deeply.
Fruits of First Plenary Council Assembly published
Perth Members of the Plenary Council following the Perth Closing Mass of the First Assembly on 10 December. Photo: Michelle Tan.
The fruits of the First General Assembly of the Fifth
Plenary Council of Australia have been gathered together in a new report that contains dozens of
proposals to shape the ongoing Council journey.
The more than 270 Plenary Council Members gathered online
for...
Catholic encyclopedia Bible for young endorsed by Australian Bishops
A new Holy Bible Contemporary English Version (CEV) Catholic Edition with Encyclopaedia written specifically for Catholic students in years five to nine, with an average reading age of 12 years – hopes to help many people, but especially the young, to see God’s face more clearly and hear His voice more deeply. Photo: Sourced.
The
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) have endorsed t...
Pastoral response to Domestic Violence addressed in latest resource
Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin launched the new resource “A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence” at the Catholic Social Services Western Australia symposium on 25 November 2021. Photo: Sourced.
“On average,
every week one woman dies because of family violence; one of four children
experience the fear and distress of witnessing their mother being abused.”
These were
some o...
Palms Australia’s ‘Neighbours without borders’ inspired by Fratelli Tutti
Palms Australia volunteers viewing an Indigenous map. Over 1550 Australians, at 103 Orientation Courses, have been prepared to engage in these challenging cross-cultural relationships to build understanding, acceptance, and care, and provide the assistance requested, across 41 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Photo: Supplied.
A concept of Pope Francis
expressed in “Fratelli Tutti...
Red Wednesday shines light on Christian persecution and violations against religious freedom
St Mary’s Cathedral was lit red in support of Red Wednesday on 24 November. Photo: Ron Tan.
St Mary’s Cathedral was last week lit up red in support of
Red Wednesday, in unison with hundreds of cathedrals, churches, monuments and
public buildings around the world
Celebrated on 24 November as part of an international
campaign, Red Wednesday aims to raise awareness of the persecution of Ch...
New Norcia awarded by Tourism council for influencing local culture
New Norcia, won silver in the Cultural Tourism category at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner, presented by Tourism Council WA at Crown Perth on 13 November.
