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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Worried about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Ask your doctor these five questions first
Many Australians have been putting off getting their coronavirus vaccination for weeks but a sudden surge in COVID-19 in Victoria has pushed them to rethink their ‘wait and see’ approach on vaccines.
LifeLink Day Primary Schools: Be a joyful, hope-filled, servant community, Archbishop Costelloe tells primary students
Catholic primary school students had the opportunity to interact with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, who encouraged the young people to find ways to be a joyful, hope-filled, servant community of God, at the launch of LifeLink Day for primary schools, held at Newman College on 2 June. By Amanda Murthy.
Jurien Bay congregation called to be the Church of God at Dedication Mass
We are both building and being built into a spiritual house for God, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said at the Dedication Mass for the new Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea Jurien Bay, on Saturday 29 May.
St John of God Health Care nurses earn statewide recognition
St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Nurse Unit Manager Ashly Grabski and St John of God Social Outreach (Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network) Clinical Nurse Specialist Jupp Groenveld were winners in the Excellence in Registered Nursing and the Consumer Appreciation award categories respectively.
New resources give rare insight into rich history of New Norcia
Two new resources, New Norcia Studies Journal 27 and volume one of a new series ‘The Chronicles of New Norcia’ (1901 to 1906) were officially launched on Thursday, 27 May, at the Archdiocese of Perth. These two resources celebrate the rich memories of WA’s unique and iconic site for historical and cultural significance’. By Amanda Murthy.
Vinnies launches 2021 Winter Appeal to support homelessness
SVDP National President Claire Victory said that historically low wages and cuts to income support, coupled with rising house prices and the decline in affordable rental accommodation, are pushing more families into homelessness. Photo: Supplied.
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Vinnies responds to a growing demand for services following the end of
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Reconciliation week 2021 acknowledged by Catholic community
The 2021 National Reconciliation week held from 27 May to 3 June themed ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action,’ saw Catholic schools and affiliated organisations play its part to work towards a better relationships and human rights between the first peoples of this nation and those who now call Australia home. By Amanda Murthy.
Catholic Education celebrates 200 years of courageously promoting Christ’s teachings, holds faith in its future
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB celebrated CEWA’s 50th anniversary Mass on 24 May at St Mary’s Cathedral as dioceses nationwide marked the bicentenary anniversary of Catholic education’s inception in Australia.
Catholic-Anglican joint venture allows homeless and vulnerable to dine with dignity
Grace Anglican Church started a drop-in café at the church, offering lunch to the homeless and vulnerable every Monday and Friday from 10am to 2pm.
Social encyclical to educate and inspire practical actions
Based on Rerum Novarum, young Christian Workers will host a symposium on 12 June to educate young Christians on Catholic social teaching.
