By Michael Britton If there was an immense treasure living under a house’s foundations, to what lengths would one go to uncover it? Would they forego their employment, life’s priorities, call in contractors to help uncover it or would they be happy to let it sit idle, knowing it would still be there when at a later stage? There’s always much fanfare and excitement about the announcement o...

The importance of effective communication in the Archdiocese of Perth, and the Church as a community, has never been more important than it is now, says Manager of Communications, Jamie O’Brien.

By Peter Wilkinson This is the fourth in a series of articles looking at the particular (provincial and plenary) Councils of the Catholic Church held in Australia between 1844 and 1937. It examines the 1885 First Australasian Plenary Council, held between November 14 and 29, which officially brought together the Churches in Australia and New Zealand for the first time. In the period fro...

By Matthew Lau Why is food so important? Over centuries, food has evolved into more than a simple necessity of keeping organisms alive. Food can arouse emotions, be a cause for socialising, provides livelihoods, and can be a vocation for some. Jesus makes himself eternally present in the tangible form of bread and wine. Devote Catholics come together to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communi...

Dr Dan Fleming, Group Manager, Ethics and Formation at St Vincent’s Health Australia. He holds a PhD in theological ethics, and is the author of over 30 publications in the areas of ethics, theology, moral education and religious education. Photo: Supplied. By Dr Dan Fleming Group Manager, Ethics and Formation St Vincent’s Health Australia In his brilliant interview with Jerry Seinf...

By Michael Britton It could be argued that science and scientific enquiry have reached a critical turning point in its evolution; with some, paraphrasing a Nietzschean term, have proclaimed that “science is dead.” There are growing numbers of people who no longer subscribe to the belief in anthropogenic global warming, less parents are having their children vaccinated and the belief that the ...

Archbishop Polding, Bishops Willson and Murphy, and other clergy at the 1st Australian Provincial Council, Sydney, 10-12 September 1844. There are 46 persons in the photo. Photo: Sourced. By Dr Peter Wilkinson Dr Peter Wilkinson writes the first of several articles examining the seven previous particular councils held in Australia between 1844 and 1937. An understanding of these counci...

Sr Kathleen in her early years with the Presentation Sisters at Iona. Photo: Supplied. Sr Kathleen Laffan PBVM came to Perth at about 17 years of age after her school principal, a Presentation Sister, set the challenge of helping the congregation here following a tragedy which saw the death of three Sisters in a boating accident. She recently stepped down after six years as Congregation ...

A desire to help the poor and to be a missionary led to a vocation to the religious life which has now spanned across several continents over more than 30 years for Perth woman, Margaret Talbot, or Sr Mary Margaret of the Eucharist as she is now known. Photo: Jamie O'Brien A desire to help the poor and to be a missionary led to a vocation to the religious life which has now spanned across s...

Listening to God’s calling at the tender age of 15 opened doors for Patrick Carre to use his love for music to evangelise, to connect with people and to bring them closer to God.