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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
UNDA continues medical cannabis trial amid pandemic
The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) continues its research in medical cannabis for eligible patients with dementia despite the many issues around borders, importing medical supplies, lock downs, and the obstacles of getting into aged care facilities to reach patients.
Pope’s apostolic letter Scripturae Sacrae Affectus a mission for 2021 BJ Hickey Scholars
The Archdiocese of Perth presented ten people with the 2021 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation scholarship on Friday, 26 February, at Saint Mary’s Cathedral. The scholars will use the award to fund their various biblical courses locally, nationally, and online. By Amanda Murthy.
Rite of Election 2021 catechumens and candidates ‘chosen’ by God
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week welcomed and supported the conversion journey of 43 catechumens and 35 candidates from various parishes from across the Perth Archdiocese, who seek to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church in 2021.
Baldivis Parish sets to hold a Parish Mission
Baldivis Parish is set to hold a five-day Parish Mission from 17 to 21 March at Mother Teresa Church, celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s life and spirit.
Caritas local leader champions faith in action
Caritas Australia’s Social & Ecological Justice Animator WA/SA Deacon Paul Reid shares some insight about what it is like to be a Caritas Australia leader, how Project Compassion affects the wider community and why it is important to be more. By Theresia Titus and Amanda Murthy.
Project Compassion 2021: Oliva’s Story: Be more for the community
Oliva, 22, could not read, write or count, and her business was losing money. Then she attended Caritas Australia-supported literacy and numeracy classes and set up a home classroom to teach her neighbours.
Knights Catholic Leadership Academy Kick Starts Faithful Youth
The Academy is
about to launch for another year, and applications are closing soon. For five years,
the academy has provided formation and training for aspiring young leaders,
impacting over 60 schools and parishes across the Archdiocese of Perth.
Healing begins in the Mass and in the Sacraments of the church, says Ames
Ahead of Lent, the faithful gathered at Saint Mary’s Cathedral on 16 February for an evening of prayer and healing of mind, body and spirit. Catholic evangelist Alan Ames shared his experiences and led a healing talk while encouraging those present to ‘open their hearts to Jesus.’
BISHOP HOLOHAN: Grow in the divine life Jesus wants for us
Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan has last week published his Lenten Pastoral Letter, emphasising the need to grow in the divine life Jesus wants for us.
The Christopher Dawson Society launches new book
The Christopher Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture has launched its newly published book titled 1968: Culture and Counterculture – A Catholic Critique on 23 February at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle.
