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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Church rallies as ‘One Body in Christ’ to eradicate modern slavery, human trafficking
By Amanda Murthy
Bishops and leaders of the Catholic community in Western Australia united on Thursday 30 July to raise awareness about modern slavery, in line with the United Nations’ 2020 World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
Gloria proves wellbeing and community support are key to long and meaningful life
Donning a personalised sash with the words “Happy 80th Birthday, Gloria” and a bright blue dress upon the request of the birthday girl, Identitywa senior resident Gloria May Stewart is living proof that with the right spiritual wellbeing and community support systems, a person of disability can live a full and meaningful life.
VOCATIONS WEEK 2020: Fr Rodrigo Tomala commemorates a decade of the priesthood
Perth-ordained Father Rodrigo Tomala, who is now Parish Priest at Loganholme Parish St Matthew’s Catholic Church, Brisbane, celebrates 10 years of priesthood this week.
Twenty years of Adoration with Fr Doug
Twenty years of dedicated service to God is no small accomplishment and for Fr Douglas Harris of St Bernadette’s Church, Glendalough Parish; his 20-year anniversary celebrates a legacy of sharing the joy and peace of the Sacraments in WA as a co-founder of The Apostles of Perpetual Adoration.
PLENARY COUNCIL: Discernment captures perfectly the task
The key to what we can do and must do to contribute to the rebuilding and renewing the Church lies in a careful consideration of what fidelity to the Lord and the Lord’s will for the Church look like.
SHARK ATTACK: Perth priest joins trio to save a life
Midland Assistant Priest Fr Liam Ryan has this week recalled to The Record the moments he and two other men helped save the life of shark attack survivor 28-year-old Dunsborough man Phil Mummert.
Homelessness Week 2020: Perth Archdiocese works to see an end to those without a roof
With some of the coldest nights experienced in Perth this week in more than 15 years, the need to remember 9,000 West Australians who are homeless is ever more pressing.
Catholic news celebrates 146 years in Perth
The Record has this month celebrated its 146th anniversary, reporting on the work of the Catholic Church in Perth since 6 July 1874.
COVID-19: St Norbert College hopes for more eventful days ahead
St Norbert’s College community has this week spoken about the impact of remote learning programs and digital technology in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PLENARY 2020 – Working Document next step on Plenary Council journey
The working document, or Instrumentum Laboris, for the Plenary Council will provide a constant reminder of the need for deep and ongoing discernment of God’s will for the Church, the Council’s president has said.
