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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Majestic music fill St Mary’s Cathedral marking its’ patroness birthday
More than 100 guests spent the afternoon of Sunday, 19 September at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Perth, listening to an array of classical sacred music, led by Director of Cathedral Music Jacinta Jakovcevic, as part of an annual tribute to Our Lady on her birthday.
Mary’s Mount Primary School going strong at 100 years
The milestone celebrations for the Mary’s Mount Primary School (MMPS) were underway as soon as it was safe to do so. Gathering the entire school community at Saint Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate a Mass on Thursday, 17 June, to pay tribute to their rich history, traditions, achievements, and Catholic Education, which evidently, continues to flourish.
Centenarian Sr Evangelist Barrett PBVM savours double celebration
An Oak Jubilee and a 100th birthday are just two of the remarkable achievements of Presentation Sister Evangelist Barrett PBVM, endearingly known by her carers at Nazareth House as “Sr Mary”.
Mary’s Mount Primary School going strong at 100 years
Mary’s Mount Primary school celebrated their 100th birthday with a Mass and various activities throughout the year. The school opened in 1921 as a boy’s college by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition.
Mother Emily was the first Superior with Sisters Patrick and Carmel to help her. Today it is difficult to picture Mary’s Mount humble beginnings of three Sisters, five boarders and 12 day pupils. By Amanda Murthy.
Little Sisters of the Poor honours 101 years in WA and opening of new independent-living villa
The Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) gathered with residents, Archdiocesan priests, and peers to give thanks for 101 years of presence in WA, on Friday, 19 March on the feast of Saint Joseph.
St Kieran’s Primary Marks Century of ‘Constant and Faithful’ Tradition
From humble beginnings 100 years ago as a small school with 16 students, St Kieran Catholic Primary School has grown into the heart of its community as an inner-city school of more than 475 students. By Matthew Lau.
Little Sisters of the Poor honours 101 years in WA and opening of new independent-living villa
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe cuts the ribbon of the new independent-living space, named Holy Family Villa at the Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care Facility, with Little Sisters of the Poor Congregation Provincial Superior Mother Angela Bernard of Mary, the architect and a new resident on Friday 19 March. Photo: Max Hoh.
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St Kieran Primary marks century of ‘Constant and Faithful’ tradition
St Kieran Catholic Primary School has last Sunday celebrated 100 years of providing faith-filled education from 1920 to 2020. The school community gathered on 21 March 2021 for a centenary anniversary Mass at Osborne Park, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: Celebrating Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, a humble vicar of Christ
Hundreds of parishioners and peers of Maida Vale Parish Priest Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, gathered to give thanks for the gift he has been to the Catholic community during his 50 years of priestly ministry.
Norbertines Order celebrates incredible 900th anniversary
In 2021 – 900 years after the first Norbertines made their first profession in the Valley of Prémontré – communities all over the world will be celebrating the inspiration of St Norbert, who started out as a frivolous and worldly cleric but was changed by God’s grace into a powerful preacher and an important reformer of the Church during the early 12th century.
