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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
NATSICC conference renews friendships carries on the tradition of storytelling, celebrating Catholic faith and Aboriginal Culture
Archdiocese of Perth Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Director Donella Brown offered her reflection on the 2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Conference Assembly, highlighting that as people gathered on the first day, there was a collective sigh that at last, we were here gathering, renewing friendships, and carrying on the tradition of storytelling and celebrating our Catholic faith and Aboriginal Culture.
Child poverty needs to be significantly reduced – if not eliminated from Australian society, says Centrecare Inc Director
Ahead of an upcoming symposium focusing on child poverty, WA Anti-Poverty Week Committee Co-Chair, Centrecare Inc Director, Adj. Prof. Tony Pietropiccolo, explained to The Record that approximately three quarters of a million Australian children live in poverty, with 100,000 of these in Western Australia.
Queen Elizabeth II commemorated for commitment to service and public good
This year, Safeguarding Sunday, 11 September, which marks the end of National Child Protection week, was commemorated in parishes across Perth – not just St Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass was also a special celebration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away Thursday 8 September at the age of 96.
Identitywa participants influence design of new homes
Partnering with innovative building company INKA, the homes are being built for Identitywa participants with an innovative construction method that sees quicker results than traditional building methods. Photo: Supplied.
SPECIAL REPORT: Domestic violence not something we can turn a blind eye to, Bishop Sproxton highlights
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has mirrored Pope Francis sentiment in relation to domestic violence, following the Perth launch of the 2022 Social Justice statement Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse.
Safeguarding designed to ensure failures of the past are never repeated again, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking this week to representatives from across the Archdiocese, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said the people on the ground in the concrete realities of our local communities are the ones who are there to help ensure that no child, no young person, and no vulnerable adult is ever hurt again, in any of our communities.
Faith and Community take centre stage for youth at weekend retreat
The topic of faith and community were front and centre for some 40 young adults at a recent weekend retreat for Catholic Youth Ministry staff, volunteers and individuals from campus ministries, lay movements and ecclesial groups.
Local identities to headline second Catholic History Symposium
Three local identities are set to headline the second Australian Catholic History Symposium on Wednesday 21 September, which includes three 20 minute presentation on the theme of ‘Professional Histories and Faith’.
You are great signs to your families, friends and fellow Christians of the possibility of love and unity, says Bishop Sproxton
“One part of my ministry that I have enjoyed so much, has been the preparation of couples for marriage,” said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton, during last weekend’s Annual Marriage Day Mass.
Catholic Youth Ministry climbing mountains
Photo: Off the Beaten Track WA
https://offthebeatentrackwa.com.au/mt-cooke-loop
Come and hike with the Catholic Youth Ministry Team on Saturday 17 September as they tackle Perth’s highest peak, Mount Cooke.
Bring a friend and experience
the beauty of creation, with the opportunity to attend Mass and eat lunch at
the summit.
Photo: Off the Beaten Track WA
https://offthebeatentrackwa.c...
