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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Voluntary Assisted Dying: “We wish to provide the best care possible,” says Archbishop Costelloe
After an 18-month implementation period, Western Australia’s voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect last Thursday 1 July.
Perth weathers the storm, residents roll up for WA
Perth Metropolitan and Peel Region entered a four-day lockdown from 29 June to 2 July (inclusive), with measures alleviated into three days of interim restrictions from 3 July to 5 July (inclusive).
Plenary members participate in a formative session, called to be inclusive in manner and outcomes
As the delayed first Assembly of the 2021 Plenary Council of Australia draws near this October, the called and chosen members from the Archdiocese of Perth have convened to build rapport and discern on their journey towards a pivotal time in the Church of Australia.
EXCLUSIVE: 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.
Seniors holding hands for consolation and sympathy. The advent of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia has introduced a totally new feature in the landscape of end-of-li...
Perth and Peel region plunged into lockdown for a third time this year
Perth residents get tested at the COVID clinic in Murray Street, Perth, in this file photo from April 2020. Photo: Matthew Lau.
Parishes, agencies and schools have once again been
thrown into a COVID lockdown for the third time this year.
The four-day lockdown, from Tuesday 29 June to 12.01am
Saturday 3 July has seen Church buildings close, but schools remained open.
The lockdo...
Plenary Council agenda calls for a missionary, Christ-centred church
Ahead of the first Plenary Council Assembly this October, Plenary Council President Archbishop Costelloe spoke about the need for the Australian Church to “develop concrete proposals to create a more missionary, Christ-centred Church in Australia.” By Contributor.
