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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The Joy of Christmas
In his 2020 Christmas Message, Mgr Paul Boyers writes that everything about Christ’s birth speaks about vulnerability. The parents could not find a bed for the night, and ended up in a smelly stable.
R U OK? asks Bishop Morrissey
As we journey towards Christmas 2020, many people will not be able to follow their usual plans for Christmas, writes Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey in his 2020 Christmas Message.
Let us help others find Christmas Peace, says Bishop Holohan
Sadly, the Christmas peace the angels sang of when Jesus was born is hard to see in Australian society today. So many seem troubled, angry, alienated and confused in their lives.
SPECIAL REPORT: First Plenary Council Assembly takes multi-modal approach, fifteen new delegates from across Australia called
Plenary Council President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week announced an additional 15 new delegates nationwide, who have been called to join the existing 267 delegates ahead of the first assembly of the Plenary Council (PC) to be held in October 2021.
Catholic Education Principals and Leaders thanked for service in 2020
Catholic Education Western Australia school principals and system leaders attend Mass at St Mary’s Church in Leederville, for the Celebration of the Eucharist, Commissioning and Acknowledgement of System Leaders on 20 November, 2020. Photo: Supplied by CEWA.
In a year that has been shaped by the
extraordinary events of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Education Western Australia
(CEWA) schoo...
Hon Chris Ellison reappointed as UNDA Chancellor
The Hon Chris Ellison has been reappointed Chancellor of The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) for a second term.
Iona students examine their modern slavery footprint
Iona Presentation College students are redefining what modern slavery means to them by learning more and by taking action.
Prison Ministry: Meeting Jesus in the ‘fringe dwellers’ of society
Sr Liz says her role in prison ministry includes acknowledging the prison as a ‘face of God in need’. She assumed the role of Archdiocese of Perth Prison Ministry Coordinator on 26 October 2020. By Amanda Murthy.
Food drive-in gives relief this Christmas season
The Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) Cathedral Branch 28, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Elizabeth Quay (REQ), have last month joint ventured in support of St Vincent De Paul’s (Vinnies) “Christmas Appeal” on 21 November, collecting non-perishable food donations and giving food hampers to those in need.
Francis Jordan Catholic Primary marks a quarter century milestone
Past Principals of Francis Jordan Catholic Primary, Sue Groves and Tony Giglia attended the school’s 25th anniversary celebrations on Friday 27 November, held in the school grounds. Photo: Supplied.
Past and present students, staff and their families of the Francis Jordan Catholic Primary School gathered on 27 November to celebrate 25 years since the school opened its doors in Currambine.
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