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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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
JobKeeper and cuts to Job Seeker, the National Council of St Vincent de ...
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.
Discernment at the forefront of 2021 secondary schools annual LifeLink forum
The Archbishop’s 2021 Secondary Schools Forum brought together 28 Catholic school representatives who had the privilege of dialoguing with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.
Holy Spirit unites Perth Catholic community through Confirmation and Commissioning
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last weekend highlighted that through the Holy Spirit’s power we are united to Christ who sets us free from sin.
Catholic education celebrated with launch of visual representation
The national Catholic education community marked 200 years of Catholic education in Australia and 50 years of Catholic Education in Western Australia with the launch of an artwork commissioned by the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia in 2021. By Contributor.
Riverton Parish holds Platinum Jubilee as Christ’s living Church with snap lockdown looming
Riverton Parish observed its 70th year, despite the impending three-day COVID-19 lockdown, on 23 April in a Mass that also marked the 25th sacerdotal anniversary of Parish Priest Fr Paul Manickathan SAC.
