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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
FCBO ASSEMBLY 2023: Synodality, mission leads Oceania bishops agenda
In helping set the scene for synodality, not solely in the context of the current process preparing for the Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church, Undersecretary of the Holy See’s Synod of Bishops General Secretariat Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ explained that “we don’t learn synodality in a book, or with a beautiful academic presentation”.
2022 Catholic Education Higher Achievers celebrated
Approximately 30 per cent of eligible Year 12 students in Catholic schools achieved an ATAR above 90, with thirty-eight students obtaining an ATAR of 99+. Five students received Exhibitions.
Thousands of families at risk as death toll continues to rise from Türkiye- Syria earthquake
More than 12,000 people have been killed in this week’s earthquake in Türkiye-Syria Earthquake, with thousands more injured or trapped in the rubble.
CARDINAL PELL: Lion of the Church in Australia laid to rest
In his homily for the occasion, Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, described the cardinal as a “lion of the Church”, a “giant of a man with a big vision” who proclaimed the Gospel “shamelessly, vehemently, courageously to the end”.
Bishop Kennedy appointed Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle
Newly appointed Maitland-Newcastle Bishop Kennedy said he accepts his new appointment “willingly and heartily … knowing that like all new endeavours, it will hold both joys and challenges”.
SYNOD 2024: Synod focus is listening to Spirit, not debating hot topics, cardinals say
Addressed to the world’s bishops, the letter focused on the current “continental” stage of the synodal process, and the role of the bishop in the synodal process.
Proposed reforms to discrimination legislation would make it impossible for Catholic schools to be Catholic
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins has this week said changes to anti-discrimination laws must go hand-in-hand with proactive legislation to protect religious freedom.
Ms Collins was speaking regarding the proposed reforms outlined by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in its current inquiry into religious educational institutions and anti-discrimination laws.
CARDINAL PELL: God does not have favourites, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking at the 1.10pm Mass for the Dead, Wednesday 1 February at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral, Archbishop Costelloe said we are all equally brothers and sisters in the communion of the Church, and all equally children of our one Father in heaven.
Kalgoorlie pair complete UN debate as finalists
The annual competition aims to engage high school students in world affairs through debating mock Security Council resolutions from the position of an assigned country.
Nilan’s Story: A powerful reminder of the importance of supporting missionary work in Sri Lanka
Nilan is currently a seminarian at St Aloysius Seminary in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
Thanks to the support of Catholic Mission, he is able to continue his journey to become a priest with the objective of dedicating his life to serving others.
