The Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) will release a suite of new and revised forced marriage resources during a launch via ZOOM next week, Thursday 27 August.

Salesian priest Father Frank Freeman SDB, who now resides at the Salesian Province Centre in Ascot Vale in Victoria, has last month celebrated 60 years of priesthood.

Though at first glance the grass is long and the grounds are quiet, as Sister Chitra leads the way through to the big shaded play area at the back of the Kora Centre, the sounds of little children happily talking and laughing as they eat a hot, nutritious meal can be heard and four smiling faces beam up at us from around the table.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has once again been called upon to defend the faith – this time before a State Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry on 6 August in response to the Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2019.

Caritas Australia has this week provided an initial $50,000 in crucial emergency relief as part of its Middle East Regional Appeal.

The Most Blessed Virgin Mary – through a simple yet important “yes” – became the first evangeliser, disciple, and mother of Christ and His Church.

Second year Notre Dame Medicine student Kelly Reynolds has been selected as a finalist for Shell Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year for her work in Aboriginal healthcare.

The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Office is inviting young people across the Archdiocese to attend the Child Protection Week Mass on Sunday 13 September at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Perth priests ordained less than 10 years ago have this week gathered to meet with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and listen to the wisdom and insights of three experienced priests.

The Archdiocese’s new Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation will present a workshop later this month to unpack the first of six Plenary Council themes.