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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Time of mercy: Holy Doors close, but mission of mercy continues
The Year of Mercy brought more than 20 million pilgrims to Rome, but for Pope Francis, the idea always was that the celebration of God’s mercy would be local: have people experience God’s love in their parishes and send them out into the world to commit random acts of mercy.
Pope: World needs a justice system open to hope, not just punishment
After celebrating Mass with detainees and people who had been in prison, Pope Francis recently called on governments to mark the end of the Year of Mercy by extending clemency to deserving inmates.
Catholic Church’s TJHC welcomes Commonwealth CSA redress announcement
The Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council (TJHC) has welcomed the 4 November Commonwealth Government announcement that it will establish and run a national redress scheme for the survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Masses to be celebrated outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy
Priests in central Italy were instructed to celebrate Mass outdoors following another devastating earthquake that rocked the region and brought one its most spiritually and historically significant churches tumbling down.
For vocations, one must go out, listen, call, Pope says
In its ministry to young people, and especially in vocations promotion work, Church workers must step out of the sacristy and take seriously the questions and concerns of the young, Pope Francis said.
Jesuits elect Venezuelan as new head of order
Jesuit Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, 67, a member of the Jesuits’ Venezuelan province, has been elected the first non-European superior general of the Society of Jesus.
“It is time to bring them here” – ACBC President calls for end to offshore detention
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Denis Hart, has last week called for an end to the offshore detention of refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island.
Aid slowly makes its way to thousands of Haitians displaced by hurricane
Emergency aid slowly began to reach some of the thousands of Haitians displaced by Hurricane Matthew in the country’s picturesque southwest as reports of casualties slowly trickled in from communities cut off by the storm.
Catholic Social Services Australia appoints Fr Frank Brennan as new CEO
Chair of Catholic Social Services Australia Dr Maria Harries AM last Friday announced the appointment of Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO as Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Social Services Australia.
Pope sees ‘global war’ against marriage, urges Church help for couples
Pope Francis said a global war against marriage is underway and Catholics must respond by helping couples stay strong and by providing pastoral care to those experiencing difficulty.
