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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Heaven may be possible if thrice purified
I have always thought that it is not easy to go straight to heaven when we die but, based on the Summa Theologica of St Thomas Aquinas, that the Anointing of the Sick removes all our temporal punishment and, in any case, there is a plenary indulgence at death for those who prayed. Is this true?
Jesus is the trustworthy diet and lifestyle guru you’re after
Many of us pursue physical health and weight loss to the point of obsession, yet we can’t make the time to look after our spiritual health.
What’s in a Name?
The Holy Name Society was established in the 13th century to encourage reverence for the name of Jesus, as a means of counteracting the blasphemy that was common in society. Today, when there are arguably more examples of blasphemy surrounding us, the Society’s practices remain relevant, as Matthew Biddle explains…
Eucharistic miracles proof of Christ’s Real Presence
I have been fascinated by your account of the Eucharistic miracles of Buenos Aires and Poland. What is the connection between these and the miracle of Lanciano in Italy?
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.
