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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Parish Pastoral Council Formation Program created to benefit parishes, agencies
About 50 clergymen and laypeople attended the first PPC consultation meeting, held in Bateman Parish’s function hall on Saturday 6 March.
Redemptorist Monastery sets to serve as venues for Fremantle Chamber Orchestra performance
The Fremantle Chamber Orchestra (FCO) will fill the resonant spaces of the Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth with the glorious sounds of symphonic music on Saturday 14 March, showcasing the extraordinary talent of WA musicians.
Rite of Election 2021 catechumens and candidates ‘chosen’ by God
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week welcomed and supported the conversion journey of 43 catechumens and 35 candidates from various parishes from across the Perth Archdiocese, who seek to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church in 2021.
Baldivis Parish sets to hold a Parish Mission
Baldivis Parish is set to hold a five-day Parish Mission from 17 to 21 March at Mother Teresa Church, celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s life and spirit.
Caritas local leader champions faith in action
Caritas Australia’s Social & Ecological Justice Animator WA/SA Deacon Paul Reid shares some insight about what it is like to be a Caritas Australia leader, how Project Compassion affects the wider community and why it is important to be more. By Theresia Titus and Amanda Murthy.
Project Compassion 2021: Oliva’s Story: Be more for the community
Oliva, 22, could not read, write or count, and her business was losing money. Then she attended Caritas Australia-supported literacy and numeracy classes and set up a home classroom to teach her neighbours.
The Penitent Thief
Written by Don Willis, “The Penitent Thief” is a never before-told story of the cross of two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day.
STOLEN GENERATION APOLOGY: Hopeful for more positive change
This year 13 February 2021 marks 13 years since former Australian Prime Minister The Honourable Kevin Rudd AC delivered an official apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008 upon winning the 2007 election. Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Director Donella Brown is hopeful for more positive changes in the community. By The Record.
Centre for Life, Marriage and Family launches 2021 Lenten Journal
The Archdiocesan Centre for Life, Marriage and Family (CLMF) has made their newly launched 2021 Lenten Journal available for purchase online this week. The Centre aims to provide support for Perth Catholics across the Archdiocese as Lent season approaches.
Spiritual Bouquet of 2000 Masses for ‘poor priests’
Aid to the Church in Need Australia launched a prayer campaign asking people to add to a spiritual bouquet of Masses praying for the multitude of needs surrounding the pandemic, as Australia notes the one-year anniversary of the first case of Covid-19.
