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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Pope says Lent is time to let go of the frivolous, to choose truth, love
Lent is the time, Pope Francis has said, “to proclaim that God alone is Lord, to drop the pretence of being self-sufficient and the need to put ourselves at the centre of things, to be the top of the class, to think that by our own abilities we can succeed in life and transform the world around us.”
Families gain from inaugural MOU; parties commit to working proactively
The MOU was developed following extensive consultation in 2022 to re-affirm both cooperation and a united commitment to the delivery of a quality, Christ-centred and child-focused education for families who choose a Catholic school.
Catholic school students respond to Pope Francis’ call
Catholic school students from across Australia have contributed to a video they hope will influence other young people to act and help eradicate forced labour from the production of chocolate, clothing and technology.
SPECIAL REPORT: Pope Francis’ anniversary sees Curia reform complete, financial reform ongoing
By Cindy Wooden
A boy takes a selfie with Pope Francis as the pope meets children before celebrating Mass at St Mary Josefa Parish in Rome 19 February 2017. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring.
From the beginning of his pontificate 10 years ago, Pope Francis set out to reform the structure and attitudes of the Roman Curia and knew he also had to reform the Vatican's financial system and stewardship o...
One year of war: Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church shares hopes, sorrows
Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, spoke with a small group of reporters in Rome by Zoom on 20 February from Kyiv, a city he has left only a couple of times and only for a few days in the past year.
Internationally recognised Grief to Grace program now accepting applications
Grief to Grace was launched in the US in 2005 and is a Christ-centred residential healing program for anyone who has experienced abuse. Photo: Adobe.
Grief to Grace Perth is now offering financial support to individuals in Australia who would like to access the Grief to Grace program overseas.
Grief to Grace was launched in the US in 2005 and is a Christ-centred residential healing progr...
Catholic schools take their inspiration from Jesus, says Archbishop Costelloe
Perth’s newest Catholic school has opened on the former site of the Riverlands Montessori School and will continue to honour Montessori education principles into the future.
Speaking at the opening of the new school, CEWA Acting Executive Director Wayne Bull said opening a new school takes immense commitment and selfless dedication from so many people.
The Church in Ukraine: at the forefront of relief efforts
Western Australian Senator Dean Smith and the University of Notre Dame Professor of Theology Matthew Ogilvie write about the importance of the Church in Ukraine, and its history, in remembrance of the anniversary of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
The Church, writes Senator Smith and Prof Ogilvie, is at the forefront of relief efforts for the immediate needs of Ukrainians, but it is also there for the long term good of the people and advancement of Ukrainian culture.
Scholarship recipients return to travelling around the world
The BJ Hickey Scholarship is back in full swing doing what it does best – equipping students to travel interstate and around the world in their pursuit of the study of Word of God.
This year, scholarship recipients were invited to St Mary’s Cathedral grounds on 17 February, to receive their certificates, listen to past experiences of students who had travelled to study Scripture and network with each other.
Notre Dame graduates among the most job-ready in the country
The number of undergraduates from the University of Notre Dame securing full-time employment has risen by more than 8 percent to 85.5 per cent in 2022.
