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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Papal Honour makes its way to Archdiocesan Archives
Dr Cindy Solonec presented her father’s – Frank Rodriguez – Papal Honour Medal to the Archives, which was awarded to him from Pope Pius XII in 1957 for Mr Rodriguez’s contribution to the Catholic Church in the Kimberley. Photo: Supplied.
The Archdiocesan Archives have recently welcomed a special visitor in Dr Cindy Solonec.
Dr Solonec presented her father’s – Frank Rodriguez – Papal Hono...
Elder abuse seminar to empower Catholic community
The free event will look at elder abuse/staying safe, access to aged care and the care finders program and will take place Wednesday 5 June from 9.30am to 11am at Holy Trinity Church, 8 Burnett Street, Embleton.
Faith leaders unite to target modern slavery in Australia with new app
The app is an educational tool for faith leaders, clergy and their staff to help identify modern slavery and safeguard their communities.
Perth youth ‘Hype’ up for Christ
Young teens from around Perth had the opportunity to come together in Christ for this night of energy, fun and connection, held at the Treeby Community and Sports Centre.
Youth come together in the Garden of Eden
Even with all the fun in dancing and dressing up to fit with the theme of the night, the ball served as a social event to connect young Catholics with others who are likeminded and feel bonded as a community within the Archdiocese.
Vital work of Safeguarding to take a renewed focus
The Archdiocese is welcoming the audit as an opportunity to take stock of its progress to date in developing a culture of safeguarding throughout its parishes and ministries.
BJ Hickey Scholarships 2024: Unleashing the Power of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God
Addressing the scholarship recipients and their guests, Fr Vincent linked Archbishop Hickey’s decision to open a Scholarship in 2013 to his great love for the Scriptures enkindled through a sabbatical year spent in the Holy Land.
Vocations Office welcomes two new and passionate committee members
The appointment of new Vocations Committee Members Adam Phillips and Catherine Nguyen recognises the need to support the Office’s ongoing work in advancing its Vocations promotions, partnerships and assistance for anyone discerning to answer God’s call to love.
Virgin Mary is the one who is fully living up to what it means to be human, says visiting Jesuit
Visiting Jesuit Fr Robin Koning SJ explained in a down-to-earth way how Mary is the one who is fully living up to what it means to be human, while we are often avoiding challenges in our lives.
Armadale parishioner Andrew Smith “Gives Back” after seeing a need
The 36-year-old married father-of-two said he heard the Archbishop’s message during the LifeLink Christmas Appeal launch in November – particularly the words of St Mary MacKillop, “Never see a need without doing something about it,” and could foresee a good reason to ‘pay it forward’.
