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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic Education WA celebrates 50 years together as a state-wide system.
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) celebrates its 50th Anniversary as a single, state-wide system this year, with staff and distinguished guests at last fortnight’s event acknowledging past contributions that have enabled such a strong foundation for Catholic Education Western Australia’s future growth and success. The evening featured addresses by current CECWA Chair, the Most Reverend Gerard Holohan DD, Bishop of Bunbury and Dr Peter Tannock AM, former CEWA Director, CECWA Chair and UNDA Vice-Chancellor, as well as the screening of a short film sharing stories from past Catholic educators, system leaders and current students.
Kaye steps aside after 18 years as Doubleview Parish Pastoral Associate
Doubleview Parish’s recently-retired stalwart Kaye Shervington filled the role of Pastoral Associate and Office Manager during the administration of four parish priests from 2003 to 2021.
CSSWA Symposium 2021 themed ‘Walking with his People’
The national conference for Catholic social services will this year be WA-centric as Catholic Social Services WA will host two days of seminars to tackle societal issues.
$42,000 Mandorla Art Award opening to the public 20 March
The Mandorla Award for contemporary religious art has attracted some of the nation’s finest artists since its inception in 1985 including previous winner Julie Dowling who was named the most collectible artist in Australia shortly after her win in 2000.
Identitywa enters innovative relationship
Identitywa has last month signed a collaborative agreement that will result in the construction of six residential homes for Identitywa participants.
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.
