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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth Archdiocese continues working towards assisting proposed refugees and asylum seekers from Syria
The unfolding number of refugees escaping from war-torn Syria has brought about much talk and speculation about the arrival of refugees in Australia in recent months.
Pope condemns Mali attacks, calls for acts of kindness in broken world
Show kindness, understanding and mercy in today’s broken and wounded world, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop invites Perth Catholic Community to Pray for Paris
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week asked all parishes and other Catholic communities in the Archdiocese of Perth to unite in prayer for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris, which took place on Friday 13 November.
Paris Attacks 2015 – Cardinal Vingt-Trois of Paris: statement on terror attacks
The Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal André Vingt-Trois, issued a statement on Saturday, 14 November, via Vatican Radio, condemning the attacks on his city, praising first responders, and urging unity in the wake of terror attacks that killed at least 128 people overnight.
International – A family that doesn’t eat together is ‘hardly a family’, Pope says
A family that chooses to watch TV or play with their smartphones rather than talk at the dinner table is “hardly a family”, Pope Francis said.
Dignity of workers must never be compromised
The dignity and rights of workers must never be compromised, not only with regard to fair wages and pension, but also in “their right to rest,” Pope Francis said.
First visas for refugees a positive step forward, Perth Catholics stand ready to do more, says Archbishop
Archbishop Timothy Costello has this week responded to the news from the Federal Government, announcing the distribution of visa’s to refugees in Syria.
Authentic guest house, Domus Australia, celebrates fourth anniversary
Pilgrims travelling to Rome can experience the best of both worlds, earthly and spiritual, when they find themselves at Domus Australia.
Women’s right to maternity leave must be protected, Pope says
Businesses are called on to promote harmony between work and family for their employees, especially for women with children or those who are starting families, Pope Francis said on 31 October in an audience with the Christian Union of Italian Business Executives.
Archbishop Emeritus offers fresh perspective on World Meeting of Families
Given the current centrality of the theme of the family in the Catholic world, Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey, of Perth, recently spoke to eRecord journalist Marco Ceccarelli about his experience of attending the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia from 22 to 27 September 2015.
Attended by more than a million people, the event proved to be overwhelmingly successful and paved the...
