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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Tess finds joy turning 100 during COVID-19 pandemic
With a great sense of humour, Floreat Wembly parishioner, Mary Therese O’Leary, also known as Tess, recently celebrated 100 years on 24 May.
A hundred reasons to celebrate: Joyce’s centenary
If 40 is the new 30 then, given the impact of the pandemic on the elderly, 100 must be the new 21, signifying a “coming of age” for the octogenarians and nonagenarians whose homes and villages are now a key battleground in the fight against COVID-19.
Fr Frank Freeman commemorates six decades of priestly vocation
Salesian priest Father Frank Freeman SDB, who now resides at the Salesian Province Centre in Ascot Vale in Victoria, has last month celebrated 60 years of priesthood.
Pope appoints Fr Karol Kulczycki as 12th Bishop of Port Pirie
Pope Francis has last weekend appointed Fr Karol Kulczycki SDS, the former head of the Salvatorians in Australia, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Port Pirie in regional South Australia.
Gloria proves wellbeing and community support are key to long and meaningful life
Donning a personalised sash with the words “Happy 80th Birthday, Gloria” and a bright blue dress upon the request of the birthday girl, Identitywa senior resident Gloria May Stewart is living proof that with the right spiritual wellbeing and community support systems, a person of disability can live a full and meaningful life.
Twenty years of Adoration with Fr Doug
Twenty years of dedicated service to God is no small accomplishment and for Fr Douglas Harris of St Bernadette’s Church, Glendalough Parish; his 20-year anniversary celebrates a legacy of sharing the joy and peace of the Sacraments in WA as a co-founder of The Apostles of Perpetual Adoration.
Catholic news celebrates 146 years in Perth
The Record has this month celebrated its 146th anniversary, reporting on the work of the Catholic Church in Perth since 6 July 1874.
Bishop Mark Edwards OMI installed as sixth Bishop of Wagga Wagga
The Catholic Church of Australia welcomed some good news last week as the Most Rev Mark Stuart Edwards OMI was received as the sixth Bishop of Wagga Wagga during a Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass at St Michael’s Cathedral, Wagga Wagga on 22 July.
From software developer to Benedictine: Newly professed monk speaks about his vocational journey
New professed Benedictine monk Dom Paul Forster has this week recalled the start of the journey of his vocation with The Record.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders thank God as a community
Uniting as one Catholic Church to give thanks for faith and culture, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community from across Perth gathered last Sunday, 12 July at Embleton Parish Holy Trinity Church despite the postponement of the 2020 NAIDOC celebrations due to some COVID-19 restrictions still in place.
