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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Fremantle Chamber Orchestra resumes concerts at Catholic churches
Saint Patrick’s Basilica and the Redemptorist Monastery will serve as the venues for two Fremantle Chamber Orchestra (FCO) shows on 17 and 18 October.
‘Prayerful and Eucharistic’ theme to be discussed in upcoming Plenary Council seminar
Perth Catholics can expect a day of prayer, reflection, listening and discussion at an upcoming free seminar, which will provide an insight to one of six Plenary Council (PC) thematic Discernment papers, this time discussing the question “How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is ‘Prayerful and Eucharistic’?”.
Fr Benny reflects on 10 years of priesthood after opening his life to God’s plan
As a small boy growing up in the Philippines, Father Benny Calanza wanted to be a pilot or a dentist, little knowing the amazing adventure that the Lord had planned for his life.
Mater Dei College pupil wins Caritas Australia art award
Athena Route, a Year 12 student at Mater Dei College in Perth, won the Caritas Australia Perpetual Trophy at the 2020 Angelico Exhibition for her artwork titled The Value of Intangible Memories.
BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation calls for new scholarships application
The Archdiocesan Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) has opened its call for applications to the Biblical Foundation’s BJ Hickey Scholarship for the year 2021.
Archdiocesan priests gather, milestones honoured
Dozens of priests, deacons and seminarians convened for the annual clergy Mass on Tuesday 22 September 2020.
Xavier follows his passion as Cathedral’s new organ scholar
Bassendean parishioner Xavier Jarvis is the new Organ Scholar at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish after successfully securing a one-year scholarship grant.
Mercy College brings home the ‘gold’ at Soccer State Finals
Priding themselves as the “biggest soccer academy in Western Australia”, the Mercy College Soccer Academy (MCSA) has gained another achievement under its belt as its senior boys team emerged victors of the 2020 Champion Schools State Finals on 16 September.
PLENARY COUNCIL: Delegates to officially assume roles this weekend
The upcoming commissioning of 12 Perth Plenary Council (PC) delegates this Sunday, 4 October, at St Mary’s Cathedral will be a great opportunity for Perth Catholics to embrace and give the delegates prayerful support and encouragement, as they receive their blessing and commit to their roles.
UNDA enters historic partnership with St Mary’s University
The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London, which will provide joint opportunities for both staff and students.
