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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Fr Alfonsas Savickis celebrates 50 years of priesthood
The experience of suffering a stroke three years ago has not stopped Father Alfonsas Savickis from dedicating his heart and mind to his life’s calling and vocation.
Caritas Australia launches Social and Ecological Justice Animators programme
Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church’s international aid and development agency, has launched a new community engagement plan to communicate the good news of our Church’s social and ecological justice work with parishes, schools, and young people (aged 16 to 25).
Father Tim Deeter celebrates his 70th in St Paul’s style
Although a global pandemic found him stranded on the other side of the world to his loved ones in the United States, Father Tim Deeter was joined by his Australian family last month to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Plenary Council: Proclamation of the Gospel is about leading people to experience the knowledge of God’s love
The importance of the need to be an evangelising Church in Australia was emphasised at a recent free Plenary Council seminar, titled “Towards the Plenary Council 2020: Understanding a Missionary and Evangelising Church.”
Innaloo/Karrinyup Parish to hold special retreat event
Innaloo/Karrinyup Parish is inviting Catholics across the Archdiocese of Perth to be a part their special retreat event on Saturday, 12 September at St Dominic’s Catholic Church, Innaloo.
Tess finds joy turning 100 during COVID-19 pandemic
With a great sense of humour, Floreat Wembly parishioner, Mary Therese O’Leary, also known as Tess, recently celebrated 100 years on 24 May.
Catholic Arts awards Angelico artists, transports exhibition to virtual world
Primary and Secondary students of Catholic Schools in Western Australia were recently recognised for their outstanding creativity at a ceremony, marking the official opening of the 2020 Angelico Exhibition.
New Cancer facility to treat up to 1000 patients a year
Plans for a new cancer facility at St John of God Murdoch Hospital have been announced to enhance patient access to comprehensive cancer care in Perth’s southern suburbs.
Across the Atlantic, Australia to America, we Remember Fr Jim
The calling to the priesthood came late in life for Fr Jim Shelton, yet with the benefit of 60 years of life experience, a keen intellect and an overwhelming love for God and his people, the American born priest demonstrated daily the sense of love and duty that fills the heart of a good and faithful servant.
RCIA 2020: Candidates patiently called to become one in the faith
This year’s Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) candidates, who were set to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter, have been rewarded for their patience after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the process by more than four months.
