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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Remembering the fallen ones
Geraldton priest Fr Michael Morrissey has provided guidance and support to hundreds of Australian soldiers over the past 30 years. He’s also constantly aware of the need to remember those who have died in battle, as Juanita Shepherd reports…
Easter was different this year: I felt the real loss of Christ
After she began attending Whitford parish, personal difficulties struck and yet Alison Hodson says it was then God spoke to her in a new way.
Taking wickets for God
ON 365 DAYS of the year, Fr James McCarthy will don his priestly vestments, celebrate Mass, and talk to his parishioners about the Church and God.
But on 22 Saturdays every summer, Fr James will wear his grass-stained whites, run around after a cricket ball, and talk about batting orders, inswingers, and that huge six he hit over cow-corner.
The Sydney-based Catholic priest isn’t exac...
A dedicated servant, right to the end
After battling with Cancer Bishop Anthony Burgess was airlifted to Sydney on Sunday, September 8. He returned to the Lord he so faithfully served on October 23, 2013 at 7am PNG time.
Mayor Manea’s life inspired bridging of divides
Bunbury’s St Patrick’s Cathedral was filled with almost 1,000 mourners on Friday, October 25 for a rare ecumenical service to honour the life of an extraordinary man, Bunbury’s former mayor, Dr Ernie Manea.
Pair of priests take up the WA country challenge
Fr Pavol Herda and Fr Emmanuel Tv Dimobi look after seven parishes in country WA, all complete with idyllic scenery, lively gossip, and the ever-present challenge of small congregations. Juanita Shepherd found out firsthand what a day in the life of a country priest is like.
Natural law a concept with ancient origins
Recently, in a discussion with some friends, one of them said the idea of the natural law was an invention of mediaeval Catholic theologians. Is this true?
What were you thinking?
When people argue in difficult ethical debates, it’s almost never a case of simply saying “I reckon this” writes WA philosopher, Geetanjali Arora. They’re usually arguing an established position, even when they are not aware of it.
In the medical theatre of the good and the ‘brave’
“Seven children, that’s a brave number,” the doctor said. How did living an ordinary Catholic life get to be so heroic?
Ave Maria. That’s how this Friar rolls.
From rolling down US streets blaring Santana to life in Perth, God has been so good, Friar Gabriel tells Debbie Warrier.
