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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Hundreds of years of dedication honoured at annual priests and clergy celebration
Some 10 priests celebrated anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and 60 years in 2023. They were honoured during the annual priests and clergy Mass on 29 November.
$7.5 million for St Pat’s Fremantle to boost social housing
St Pat’s Community Support Centre CEO Michael Piu, far right, with Housing and Homelessness Minister John Carey, left and Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk, centre. St Pat’s has last month been boosted with 7.5 million with the aim of building 28 newly built social housing dwellings. Photo: Facebook/John Carey.
St Pat’s Community Support Centre has last month been boosted with 7.5 million with th...
Perth Catholics invited to reflect on quality of their fidelity at Mass for Deceased Priests and Clergy
Parish Renewal Co-ordinator, Fr Nino Vinciguerra, Kalgoorlie Parish Priest Fr Brennan Sia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, the Very Rev Fr Minh-Thuy Nguyen, South Perth Parish Priest, Mgr Brian O’Loughlin and Rockingham Parish Priest Fr Pierluigi Vajra CRS came together for the Mass for Deceased Priests and Clergy, Thursday 23 November. Photo: Ron Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Poor and disadvantaged remembered at annual LifeLink Christmas Appeal launch
Speaking at the 2023 Archbishop Annual Christmas Appeal launch, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has drawn on the message of Pope Francis who reminded Catholics around the world,
‘Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor’.
Clergy gain further skills in data security
In today’s increasingly digital world, the threat of cyberattacks and data breaches is a growing concern, with potential financial and reputational consequences.
Revitalising Catholic Youth Ministry in Perth: A Five-Year Mandate for Change
In the spirit of Pope Francis and in a bid to increase the involvement of Catholic youth in the life of the Church, the Archdiocese of Perth with Catholic Youth Ministry Perth embarked on a review process to look at the key challenges facing Catholic youth in Perth.
Profound impact of childhood emphasised during Child Protection Week
This year’s Child Protection Week theme emphasised the profound impact that the starting point in a child’s life has on their future, including where they live, how they live, and the environment in which they grow.
Archbishop Costelloe repeats apology at Parliamentary Inquiry
Attending before the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee’s inquiry Monday 11 September, Archbishop Costelloe began his testimony with his repeated “sincere apology to those who have been so badly wronged by members of the Catholic Church”.
New Vocations Office website launched at Youth Rally
The aim of the new website is to enhance the reach, support and engagement with all members of the community who are searching for ways to act on their calling from God.
Clergy Database Self-Service and Data Breach seminar a big success
With recent and prominent cyber-attacks, data breaches are becoming an increasing threat to all organisations and their people, and the impact of data breaches can be far reaching on an organisational and individual level.
