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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Archdiocese, CEWA in joint slave-proofing stance
The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Catholic Education Western Australia have last month gathered to jointly launch their respective Modern Slavery Statements.
Time to Shine as Trinity boys become men
A Night to Shine event, was a night to remember for 180 Trinity College students who were accompanied by the women who raised them, at the Optus Stadium on 5 August.
2021 Justice Leaders Forum encourage youth to see charity, activism, and advocacy through Catholic lens
Building well-rounded young leaders equipped with Gospel teaching, was at the forefront of the recent Young Justice Leaders Forum (YJLF), that gained participation from 140 Catholic secondary school students (14 schools) from Years’ 9 and 10 from across the Archdiocese of Perth. By Amanda Murthy.
Sixth Orchestral Mass gains participation from 22 WA schools
After a year break due to covid restrictions, the Orchestral Mass held its largest event in its’ sixth-year history – with the involvement of a 68-piece orchestra and a total of 115 choir members from WA schools (Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church and public schools) – joining the St Mary’s Cathedral choir at its’ 11am Sunday Mass on 25 July, celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.
Catholic Performing Arts Festival showcases Sacred Choral Section
Fourteen Catholic Education school choirs participated in the annual Sacred Choral Section of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival at St Mary’s Cathedral on 27 July.
2021 NAIDOC Mass: ‘Heal Country’ by walking towards God, Bishop Don says
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme Heal Country was reflected in the Archdiocese annual NAIDOC Mass held at Saint Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, 1 August. The 11am Mass attended by hundreds was a way to gather in prayer with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, bound by the gift of our common faith. By Amanda Murthy.
Notre Dame graduands enter a new chapter in the story of their lives
Hundreds turned out for the 2pm and 6pm UNDA Graduation Masses on 12 July at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, says Pope Francis
“Have I visited my grandparents, my elderly relatives, the older people in my neighborhood? Have I listened to them? Have I spent time with them?” Pope Francis has said Sunday 25 July in his homily marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Irene’s celebrates 100 years of a colourful life
Born in Birmingham, England, on 28 June 1921, 100 year old Irene Withnall is described as a chatty, strong-willed and formidable woman.
2021 Archdiocesan Marriage Mass to celebrate Sacrament of Matrimony, family life
In a video and text released by the Vatican, Pope Francis’ prayer intention for June 2021, focused on the beauty of marriage, inviting everyone to pray for those preparing for marriage, which he said is “a vocation born from the heart.” On 28 August, the Archdiocese of Perth will celebrate a Marriage Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral.
