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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
‘Synodal Reform in the Church’ – new podcast now available
In this episode, we hear from Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB who is part of the team preparing the global synod summit.
As a senior figure in the Australian Catholic Church, he has been deeply involved in synodality, and what it means for the Church.
New Apostolic Administrator of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Australia
The Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross was created by Pope Benedict in 2012 to provide a pathway for Anglicans to full communion in the Roman Catholic Church – Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo was last week appointed as Apostolic Administrator.
Free mental health training for students at Notre Dame
The nationally accredited course will teach students how to respond to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, giving them the confidence to start a conversation that could save a life.
Lay Salvatorians rejoice at international recognition
The Vatican’s recognition of the Lay Salvatorians is validation of the community’s significant international spread – there are more than 1,800 Lay Salvatorians in 18 countries – and of the spiritual and apostolic fruits borne by its members around the world.
Catholic Mission announces the theme for 2023: “Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move”
Catholic Mission’s National Director, Fr Brian Lucas, expressed enthusiasm for this year’s theme, saying, “Pope Francis has given us a powerful and inspiring message. It is an invitation to walk together on the path of peace, hope and creation.”
Applecross Parish commits to combatting Modern Slavery
The faith formation and social education session at St Mary’s Cathedral saw 17 participants enjoy a morning tea while learning about the church response to modern slavery and what they could do as individuals to assist.
ACBC General Secretary elected provincial, to leave Bishops Conference
ACBC General Secretary Fr Stephen Hackett has been elected Provincial Superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart during the recent provincial chapter in Sydney.
Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organisers
Catholics gathered at the continental level say the Catholic Church must be united, not uniform, and embrace its many forms of expression throughout the world, said members of the synod preparatory commission after a weeklong meeting at the Vatican.
New report reveals makeup of Australian Catholic population
The Social Profile of the Catholic Community in Australia is the latest in a series of reports published following each national Census, providing extensive demographic information on Australian Catholics.
People wounded in life should find welcome in the church, says Pope Francis
In his main address, Pope Francis spoke about the day’s Gospel reading, John 20:19-31, which recounts the story of St Thomas doubting the other disciples’ claim that they had seen the risen Lord.
