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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Working towards an Individualised Living Option for Maeve
Parents of Identitywa recipient Maeve, Brian and Heather can plan their 22-year-old daughters future, thanks to the on-going support of Identitywa and their Individualised Living Option (ILO). The parents say, that without the support, they would not be able to manage Maeve’s transition to independent living.
Centre for Faith Enrichment announces New Pathway program partnership with UNDA
A Pathway Program developed by the University of Notre Dame (UNDA) and the Archdiocesan Centre of Faith Enrichment (CFE) will give those who want to learn the basics of theology, or who want to deepen their existing knowledge of theology, an opportunity to pursue an education leading to a possible career in pastoral ministry. Photo: Sourced.
The University of Notre Dame (UNDA) is partnering...
Pastoral response to Domestic Violence addressed in latest resource
Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin launched the new resource “A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence” at the Catholic Social Services Western Australia symposium on 25 November 2021. Photo: Sourced.
“On average,
every week one woman dies because of family violence; one of four children
experience the fear and distress of witnessing their mother being abused.”
These were
some o...
Families encouraged to pick up reflective journal this Advent
The Archdiocese’s Centre for Life Marriage & Family (CLMF) has recently introduced its latest resource – an Advent reflection journal – which aims to aid in spiritual enrichment among the faithful as Christmas draws near.
Lots to celebrate for the Identitywa Community
Identitywa’s 2021 Annual Review Night was an opportunity for staff and affiliates to connect, receive progress updates and award staff for their contribution and service to the community.
Youth camino, an encounter with Christ, says CYM Director
Catholic Youth Ministry Perth recently embarked on a mini camino with 17 participants on Saturday 23 October. The journey began with a Mass at Our Lady of the Revelation Shrine in Bullsbrook and ended at the newly completed Divine Mercy Church in Chittering – a gruelling 15km track up and down the rolling hills.
We need disciples who are faithful and faith-filled, says Archbishop Costelloe
We need disciples who are faithful and faith-filled, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, at the liturgical launch of the 2021 LifeLink Christmas Appeal for Parish Priests and Parish Appeal representatives.
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.
