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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Plenary Council: Advisers, Chairpersons named ahead of First Assembly
Some of the country’s leading Catholic thinkers have been engaged to support the members of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia when they gather for the First General Assembly early next month.
Beatified Blessed Francis Jordan’s life and mission celebrated by Salvatorian family
The Australian Salvatorian family together with the Perth Catholic community, gathered at Saint Mary’s Cathedral for a thanksgiving Mass, to mark several significant events for the Order. The beatification of their founder Blessed Francis Jordan, his 103rd death anniversary, 140 years since their foundation, and the 60th anniversary since the Salvatorian Fathers started their pastoral work in Australia.
Pastoral Letter – Voluntary Assisted Dying
The curent Voluntary Assisted Dying debate has created a
new world order for Western Australia. On 23 June, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe published a four page
Pastoral Letter in which he expressed his thoughts
and concerns regarding the new legislation.
SPECIAL REPORT: Church in Western Australia enters new world order
The advent of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia has introduced a totally new feature in the landscape of end-of-life options, and a new challenge for Catholic acute, aged and disability services.
“Be a community of Christ,” Archbishop Costelloe encouraged all at the dedication of new Jurien Bay parish
The new Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea Jurien Bay, blessed and dedicated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on Saturday, 29 May, was the result of more than 50 years of prayers and waiting, said Moora Parish Administrator, Fr Renald Anthony.
Plenary Council agenda asks difficult questions
The Fifth Plenary Council of Australia agenda calls those attending the assemblies to “develop concrete proposals to create a more missionary, Christ-centred Church in Australia”.
LIFELINK 2021: Find ways to be a joyful, hope-filled, servant community of God.
“Faith in action” is demonstrated each year through the Archbishop’s LifeLink winter appeal. This year was no exception – as representatives from Catholic Secondary and Primary Schools, gathered for a rare opportunity to dialogue with Perth Archbishop and Plenary Council President Timothy Costelloe SDB, and witness the official launch of LifeLink Day.
2021 Safeguarding breakfast to highlight importance of valuing every child with launch of ‘I am God’s Marvellous Creation’
The upcoming Safeguarding Breakfast on 9 September, themed ‘Every Child in Every Community Needs A Fair Go’ will see the launch of a new story book ‘I am God’s Marvellous Creation,’ dedicated to children between the ages if three to eight years of age. By Amanda Murthy.
SPECIAL REPORT: Plenary Council journey adapted for COVID-19 lockdowns; Opening Mass scheduled to take place in Perth
With most of the country’s population currently in lockdown or having experienced lockdowns in recent weeks the First Plenary Council Assembly the journey been adapted to cope with changing circumstances caused by COVID-19. By Contributor.
Notre Dame graduands enter a new chapter in the story of their lives
Hundreds turned out for the 2pm and 6pm UNDA Graduation Masses on 12 July at St Mary’s Cathedral.
