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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Cultural Diversity increases understanding and faith of neighbour, says Migrants and Refugees Office Director
The Cultural Diversity Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 24 October at St Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass organised by WA Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, pays recognition to the multi-cultural backgrounds of Perth Catholics, and encourages the faithful to always be open to learning and welcoming the various cultures, in the one faith we all share.
Knights of the Southern Cross WA Symposium sets Standard for Centenary History Book
Featuring the voices of eight authors from the upcoming book The Knights of the Southern Cross in Western Australia: A History 1922 – 2022 (to be released in 2023), the symposium was the first among many events celebrating the centenary of the founding of the KSC WA.
Renewed call for BJ Hickey Scholarship applications an opportunity to deepen knowledge of Scripture
The Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) this week renewed its call for applications for scholarships from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation for the year 2022.
New resource opportunity for the young to Come and See
A new resource developed by the Office of Christian Initiation will be launched next month with the aim of engaging young people in conversation and reflection about the Christian faith.
2021 Safeguarding breakfast: themed ‘Every Child in Every Community Needs A Fair Go,’ launches ‘You are God’s Marvellous Creation’
The Archdiocese of Perth’s Safeguarding Breakfast on 9 September, themed ‘Every Child in Every Community Needs A Fair Go,’ was an opportunity for the community to gather and reflect on how far the Church in Perth has come in their efforts to protect children and vulnerable adults within the Catholic setting. By Amanda Murthy.
‘The God in whom we trust’: Formation and the Plenary Council
What does formation mean? What is it and how do we get it?
Is it merely through catechesis? Is it by committing the principles of the faith to memory by rote?
According to Centre of Faith Enrichment lecturer Natalie Thomas, formation is about much more. It is about learning to understand the God in whom we trust and what it means to be a follower of Christ. Nathan Hondros reports for The Record ahead of the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia.
Cultural communities called to work together so that there will be no more walls
WA Catholic Migrants and Refugees Office Director Deacon Greg Lowe has this week called on the cultural communities across the Archdiocese of Perth to come together for the annual Cultural Diversity Mass on Sunday 24 October.
Six choristers add to St Mary’s music ensemble
The Saint Mary’s Cathedral choir welcomed six new choristers into the cathedral choir on Sunday, 19 September. Cathedral choirs are charged with a specific mission, added St Mary’s Cathedral Director of Music Jacinta Jakovcevic, on the occasion.
Majestic music fill St Mary’s Cathedral marking its’ patroness birthday
More than 100 guests spent the afternoon of Sunday, 19 September at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Perth, listening to an array of classical sacred music, led by Director of Cathedral Music Jacinta Jakovcevic, as part of an annual tribute to Our Lady on her birthday.
Five million Australians hit by suicide during COVID-19
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Australia needs a national Suicide Prevention Act, says Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray. This plea comes after one in four Australians report knowing someone who died by suicide during the past 12 months of the pandemic – the equivalent of five million people.
