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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Major milestone as work begins on St Marcellin Catholic College site
The new College will serve an area which is expected to see its population grow by 46 per cent between 2021 and 2031.
Australian Catholic Bishops call for ceasefire in the Holy Land
The Australian Catholic Bishops have this week expressed their concern for the conflict in the Holy Land.
“We believe that a just ceasefire with the release of all hostages and unhindered access for desperately needed aid are essential at this time. We support global efforts to negotiate a lasting peace.”
Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit
The Mass has a history of use in Diocese of Broome for over 50 years and is celebrated in multiple local languages.
The Fall Guy
Although ostensibly an actioner – and a snappy one at that – director David Leitch’s loose adaptation of the eponymous 1980s TV series has even more appeal as a toothsome romantic comedy.
8,000 parents speak out in biggest parenting pulse-check
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program has last week shared the results of its largest ever parenting survey, which reveals the stark reality of cost-of-living pressures, emotional distress, sleep deprivation and concerns about social media and screen time on their kids’ mental health and wellbeing.
St Charles Seminary Enquiry Day blessed with full attendance
The day saw Rector Fr Francis Nguyen and Vice-Rector Fr Joseph Laundy and the St Charles seminarians hosting their guests starting with Holy Hour and Mass before a delicious brunch was served and enjoyed at the seminary’s communal dining area, accompanied by conversations and laughter.
Without Christian hope, a virtuous life seems futile, says Pope Francis
Christian hope “is not an obstinacy we want to convince ourselves of, but it is a gift that comes directly from God,” Pope Francis has said.
It is a belief in the future “because Christ died and rose again and gave us his spirit.”
Polish Catholic community celebrate 50 years of faith, community and culture
In an interview with The Record, Maylands Polish Community Parish Priest, Fr Tomasz Bujakowski, spoke about the arrival of Polish migrants in Perth following World War II.
Kimberley Church opens arms to brothers and sisters from Timor Leste
The East Timorese group has moved to Broome in the West Kimberley as part of the Pacific Area Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
Religious formation must also be human, ongoing, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis highlighted the need for religious men and women to be well-rounded, both spiritually and as people who are members of a community.
