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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Plenary Council Member Introduction: Sr Lucy Van Kessell PBVM
Sr Lucy is the Community Leader for the Presentation Sisters, based here in Perth, Western Australia.
Greenwood Parish blesses new church centre ground, buries time-capsule for ‘God’s greater glory’
There was good reason for Greenwood parishioners to revel during the official blessing of All Saints Catholic Church’s pending parish centre on Sunday, 9 May.
UNDA community pray for victims impacted by domestic violence
The month of May is Domestic Violence Prevention Month, and UNDA’s Chaplaincyteam along with their Respect Officers have organised a Remembrance Mass to tribute those who have lost their lives and all those who continue to be impacted by family and domestic violence. By Amanda Murthy.
WA Bishops convene in Perth, celebrate Mass at Cathedral as one vine
The Bishops of Western Australia have this month gathered in Perth for the annual Australian Catholic Bishops’ plenary assembly via teleconference because of travel restrictions.
Centrecare Inc part of new House Emergency Response group to address WA’s homeless
Leaders from organisations providing emergency relief funding, support to renters in the private rental market, and peak bodies have established a Housing Emergency Response group to identify and drive immediate solutions that will mitigate the impact and harm of the housing crisis. By Contributor.
Post-lockdown restrictions ease further, facemasks required at ‘places of worship’
Fingers are crossed among Western Australians because, as of 5 May, there have been no new community COVID-19 cases, meaning WA restrictions are likely to ease this weekend.
Clerec-West Multi-sports Day 2021: ‘A healthy body is a healthy mind’
The annual Clerec-West Multi-sports Day was held on Monday, 3 May, involving 12 golfers, 10 tennis players, and 12 ten-pin bowling priests donned sportswear on their day off from pastoral ministry.
24:7 Youth Ministry-affiliated parishes celebrate the Risen Lord
Perth Archdiocesan parishes, that have teamed up with 24:7 Youth Ministry, saw close to 300 young people celebrate Easter over the final weekend of the school holidays at 10 of its youth groups that were in operation.
‘It takes a village to raise a vocation!’, newly solemnly professed New Norcian Benedictine Monk says
The solemn profession of Benedictine Don Daniel Meers on 3 December 2020 is testament that vocations are still very much alive in the church of Australia. Dom Daniel reflects on what monastic life means and why it is important to listen to the voice of God. By Amanda Murthy.
Archdiocese produces volunteer handbook, celebrates church volunteers
This May, the Archdiocese of Perth’s Catholic Social Services WA will join the rest of the country in honouring the contributions of many dedicated volunteers, especially those who serve within the Catholic Church on National Volunteer Week 2021, beginning with a Mass. A new resource entitled the Volunteer Handbook will be distributed to parishes that week. By Amanda Murthy.
