A new line dancing group has formed at Whitfords Parish, with more than 30 people gathering for the first time just before Christmas.
Instituted by Saint John Paul II in 1997, the World Day for Consecrated Life invites the faithful to offer prayerful support for all those who have committed them-selves to consecrated life.
The Perth Catholic Chinese Community’s Lunar New Year celebration at St Pius X Catholic Church in Manning Parish on Sunday, February 2, beautifully show-cased the harmony of faith and culture, bringing together generations in a spirit of gratitude, hope, and joy.
Award recipients included those students who achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) of 99 and above as well as students who received a Pinnacle Award from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority in ATAR and VET pathways.
Founded by Perth woman Bridget Pretty in 2015 with the aim of raising funds and awareness for pregnancy help centres around Australia, this year’s event was aimed, explained Mrs Pretty, at bringing into focus the work of Pregnancy Assistance Bunbury.
The Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth celebrated the start of the Lunar New Year, or Tết, with a Thanksgiving Mass on January 28. Over a thousand parishioners, wearing colourful traditional attire, gathered at the Vietnamese Catholic Community Centre.
Workshop participants were keen to consider their own parish communities in the light of the eight fundamental charisms of a Parish
From team-building exercises to outdoor adventures, the week was packed with opportunities for personal growth and connection.
The scholarships were made possible by Shaw and Partners, who generously do-nated $50,000 via the Shaw and Partners Foundation to SJWA for further educa-tion and First Aid training to boost community resilience and improve capacity to manage medical emergencies for First Nations people.
Speaking to members of the Cursillo movement in early January, Archbishop Costelloe described Mary’s faith journey as a progression from being “frightened” to “confused” to “totally committed” to God’s will, as demonstrated by her “Yes” to the angel.