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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Nothing more… beautiful than being with Him
Nothing compares to simply being in the presence of Jesus and receiving what He wants to give, writes Geetanjali Arora…
Two leaders – but who is for peace?
Last weekend millions of people all over the world – Catholic, non-Catholic, agnostic or non-religious – joined Pope Francis’s call for prayer, fasting and penance for peace in Syria.
Centenarian a strong woman of love – and faith
Elizabeth Merlyn Fredericks (nee Bell) lived an extraordinary life. She survived two world wars, lived in the jungles of Burma, eloped at 22 and had a great devotion to Our Lady.
Prosecuting the case for love
The poorest of children in India can get sucked into the juvenile justice system and never find their way out. One of the country’s leading judges, a Norbertine priest, is doing something about it, writes Matthew Biddle.
It takes a Family to raise Fathers
God has not stopped calling men in the Archdiocese of Perth to be priests, vocations director Fr Jean-Noel Marie tells Robert Hiini. Moving forward means confronting the reality of where we are as families and as a Church.
In His Service all Greek for ancient Church monogram
I have inherited a lapel pin with the letters “IHS” on it. I’ve seen this on priests’ vestments and would like to know what it stands for.
Black Belt in faith and fortitude
Fr Quang Hong Pham endured ten brutal years of imprisonment in Vietnam. A trip to Australia as part of Vietnam’s Sydney Olympics Karate team provided the opportunity he needed to realise his vocation, he tells Debbie Warrier.
Another ‘ministry?’ No. Domestic Church is first
When the relentless busy-ness of life impinges on our faith and family life, stand firm, say no and cultivate at home first.
Problem of evil certainly real
Faith is vital, but not all that easy to have. When one of life’s nightmarish tragedies hits, it can shake us to the very core…
A protest more about how Church is seen…
A report in last week’s edition of The Record carried a photo of supporters of what is called same-sex marriage protesting at the gates of St Mary’s Cathedral on August 13 as a congregation of approximately 150 people gathered inside participated in a Mass celebrated by Bishop Donald Sproxton to mark National Marriage Day.
