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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Commemorative centenary envelopes illustrate vital seafarers’ work
The Stella Maris centre in Fremantle is Perth’s local branch of the Apostleship of the Sea, an institution that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Eric Martin.
Australia Post has last month
released a commemorative $1.35 postage-paid envelope with illustrations
highlighting the vital work that occurs in ports throughout the nation in
celebration of the 100th anniversary of t...
Tribute to the late former Notre Dame University Chancellor
Leading and highly respected Australian physician, educator and one of the founders of the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA), Professor Michael Quinlan AO, has passed away in Perth on 2 October 2020.
‘Do not tear down the Lord’s Church, instead renew and restore it’ – Archbishop Costelloe
Gathering in the name of Jesus, more than 100 worshippers congregated for Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 4 October to witness the commissioning of 12 local delegates who have the privilege of representing the Archdiocese of Perth in the upcoming Plenary Council (PC) as representatives of religious congregations and other Church bodies.
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.
