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Catholic Mission expands presence across Western Australia

Catholic Mission is now represented across all four WA dioceses following the appointment of Sr Victoria Kithungu ASE as Diocesan Director for Broome. Sr Victoria joins fellow directors Francis Leong in the Perth Archdiocese, Rosemary Taylor in the Geraldton Diocese and Shendelle Mullane in the Bunbury Diocese. Hailing from Kenya, Sr Victoria is the first overseas religious sister to be ...
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(L-R): The WA Diocesan Directors team, Rosemary Taylor, Shendelle Mullane, Francis Leong and Sr Vicky Kithungu. Photo: Catholic Mission.

Catholic Mission appoints new national director

The Pontifical Mission Societies have appointed Peter Gates as national director of Catholic Mission, the Pope’s mission agency in Australia. Peter brings more than three decades of service to the role, most recently as deputy national director. He has been central to strengthening missionary formation, deepening parish and school engagement with the Church’s universal mission and guidin...
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Peter Gates, the new national director of Catholic Mission.

Catholic Mission’s ‘Mother of Hope’ Concert Inspires with Sacred Music in Celebration of Motherhood

Over the Mother’s Day weekend, Catholic Mission hosted its second annual Mother’s Day Afternoon Concert at St Columba’s Church, South Perth. Titled Mother of Hope, the moving program featured sacred instrumental and choral works spanning five centuries, performed by violinist Paul Wright, soprano Em-ma Spadaccini, a string quartet, and a six-voice ensemble.

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Catholic Mission Mother's Day Concert

Mother of Hope: A Sacred Music Concert to Honour Motherhood and Support Mothers in Need

On Sunday 11 May, Catholic Mission will host Mother of Hope, a special sacred music concert for the Jubilee Year of Hope, to be held at St Columba’s Church, South Perth, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Artwork: Supplied. This Mother’s Day, the Perth Catholic community is invited to celebrate the beauty and sacredness of motherhood through the universal language of music. On Sunday 11 May, Catholi...
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Salesian Brother Andrew inspires Australia on World Mission Sunday

One of the many lives changed through Br Andrew’s work is Chuluunbaatar, a man who found shelter at the House of Mercy, after a serious injury that left him facing homelessness.

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Kirup Camino becomes part of Catholic Mission appeal launch

The 16km walk, hosted by Catholic Mission in conjunction with the Spirituality Hub Kirup, was based on the Christian tradition of pilgrimage.

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Sr Jacinta Unger: A zoologist’s path to faith, science, and sacred music

Her early life in Myanmar was marked by a close connection to her parish, where she discovered her love for music and service.

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St Jacinta Unger's 40th Anniversary

Australian Schools Kicking the First Goal for Socktober in 2024 in Brisbane

This year, students are learning about the work of mission in Mongolia and the reality of the people living there.

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A gathering of Grandparents on Grandparent’s Day and the gift of prayer

Catholic Mission Director Francis Leong reflected on how as a sign of the times, grandparents are called upon more often to look after their grandchildren and even great grandchildren.

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Advent reflection to shine spotlight on reality of modern slavery

The 2023 Advent Reflection on Modern Slavery on 2 December promises to be a beautiful and inspiring evening of readings and music featuring tenor Paul O’Neill, organist Andrew Brown and the St Elizabeth of the Trinity Choir conducted by Emma Oorschot.

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Advent Reflection - Modern Slavery

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