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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The gift of the Eucharist the focus for new liturgical formation and renewal program
In launching a new program of Liturgical Formation and Renewal this week, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says it is important the Perth Catholic community reflect on what it means to be a Christ-centred Church that is prayerful and Eucharistic.
Over the next four weeks, video messages highlighting an understanding of Sacramentality, Why we Gather to celebrate Liturgy, Signs and Symbols in the Liturgy and What is Liturgy, will be shown in our parish communities.
Flame Congress to enrich lives of Perth Catholics
The theme of this year’s Flame Ministries Congress is ‘Heart of Worship’ and the aim is to bring participants into a deeper and more intimate relationship with God.
KSC Education Foundation answer the call of new evangelisation through scholarships
At a special celebration to announce the 2022 KSC Education Foundation Scholarship recipients, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke extensively about the fruits of the Fifth Plenary Council and its impact on Catholic Education.
New Confession laws take effect: Confessional experience a personal encounter between that person and Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
In a Pastoral Letter published in October last year, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said the confessional experience is a personal encounter between that person and Christ.
However, the law that obliges the priests to violate the seal of confession if they receive information about the sexual abuse of minors or vulnerable people has this month come into effect, Tuesday 1 November.
Advent is a joyful time of preparation, with help from a Journal
Centre for Life Marriage and Family, Manager Life Services, Bronia Karniewicz said the very popular Advent journal collates daily readings and reflections to guide user into spending time with God each day, preparing for His nativity at Christmas. Image: CLMF.
The Centre for Life Marriage and Family are praying that Advent is a time of hope, faith, joy and peace, and a time of fruitful spi...
Christ the King to launch World Youth Day 2023 at St Mary’s Cathedral
Perth youth and clergy during the 2016 World Youth Day festivities in Poland. Photo: Supplied.
Catholic Youth Ministry Perth is inviting
Perth Catholic youth to join them in celebrating the Feast of Christ the King,
Sunday 20 November.
The celebration will also culminate with
the launch of the 2023 World Youth Day and will commence with a Youth Rally and
procession from Langley Park to S...
‘Catechists are true witnesses of the Gospel,’ says Bishop Sproxton
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton congratulates one of 20 new catechists, Thursday 20 October during the annual Mass celebrating the commissioning and blessing of 20 catechists from the Catechist Service and Personal Advocacy Service. Photo: Supplied/CEWA.
By Catherine Nguyen
“We thank God for you and
for your openness of heart to allow the Spirit to work within you, making you
true witnesse...
BJ Hickey Scholarship Ready to Again Launch Curious Minds Into Knowledge of Scripture
The Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) has renewed its call for applications for BJ Hickey Scholarships for the year 2023, offered to lay people from the Archdiocese of Perth.
Jesus is the best, most faithful friend a person can have, says Pope Francis
Continuing his series of talks about discernment, Pope Francis has this week said it is an important process for trying to understand “what is happening inside of us, our feelings and ideas, and we have to discern where (these things) come from, where they are taking me and what decision” needs to be made.
SPECIAL REPORT: Domestic violence not something we can turn a blind eye to, Bishop Sproxton highlights
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has mirrored Pope Francis sentiment in relation to domestic violence, following the Perth launch of the 2022 Social Justice statement Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse.
