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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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...
World Youth Day 2023 – Registrations Opening Soon!
World
Youth Day 2023 is coming!
Catholic
Youth Ministry Perth has now commenced planning for the August 2023
international event.
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people with the Pope
from all over the world.
It is
also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal
Church and an intense moment of evangelisation for
youth around the world.
...
You cannot give what you have not got, Archbishop Costelloe tells Archdiocesan agency staff
For it is we who are, in our various roles, called to be the ones who, in God’s name, offer the gift of life to others, Archbishop Costelloe told Perth Archdiocesan agency staff last week, Thursday 18 August at St Mary’s Cathedral, for the annual Archdiocesan Agencies Mass.
Annual Marriage Day Mass: Marriage the foundation of stable and healthy community, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking ahead of the upcoming annual Marriage Day Mass on Saturday 20 August, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton said that when a young couple plans for the Sacrament of Marriage, their hopes are that the love they have come to know in themselves and from their partner, will flourish and grow to greater heights and depths.
Seafarers Appeal highlights harsh and demanding conditions on ships
With more than 28,000 merchant ships visit Australian ports each year, crewed by some 300,000 seafarers, an appeal being launched this Sunday across parishes aims to raise awareness of the needs of seafarers – Perth Deacon and former Director of the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre has shared his experience with Journey Radio Editor Max Norden.
Safeguarding Program Team adopts Laserfiche for Secure Information Governance
Like many workplaces across the Archdiocese, the lockdowns caused by COVID-19 meant the Safeguarding Program team needed to be able to work safely offsite, while also accessing data to continue the important implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Socktober invites students to kick goals for good
Catholic Mission’s Socktober campaign which uses the world game of soccer to encourage students in Catholic schools across Australia to kick goals for good, launched Thursday, with 133 schools from across Australia.
Displaced Ukrainians welcomed at morning tea and information session
Newly arrived displaced persons from Ukraine have earlier this month been welcomed at St Mary’s Cathedral at a morning tea and information session to provide support during their transition into their new life in Australia.
