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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The leaning tower of Guildford restored
The vast rusty bulk of the old water tower at St Charles’ Seminary, with its heavy timber beams and flaking steel, seems more like something found in an English, Victorian era industrial town rather than the green, overgrown banks of the Swan.
Masses held despite normal Blessing of the Fishing Fleet festivities cancellations
The Italian Catholic community has this month gathered for an unusually lacklustre Blessing of the Fishing Fleet Festival because of COVID-19 social distancing measures.
‘Take a Walk with a Yamatji Man’ tells the story of closure and acceptance
When Reg Carnamah, Badimia Yamatji Man of the Murchison Region, took the challenge to use his skills and personal story and struggles to paint the Stations of the Cross during coronavirus-led restrictions period, the results were not only fourteen paintings, but also acceptance of his past.
Newly appointed Italian Consul connects with Perth Archbishop
The recently installed Perth Consul of Italy Nicolò Costantini met with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on Thursday 17 September at the Office of the Archbishop to discuss issues that affect the local Catholic and Italian communities.
Bishop Sproxton zeroes in on mental health in a pandemic world
Attendees joined Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton at Newman Siena Centre on Thursday 15 October for a Twilight Retreat inspired by the Social Justice Statement 2020-21: To live life to the full, Mental Health in Australia Today.
Bishop Sproxton: ‘Everyone, no matter who they are, has a place at the table’
People of various ethnic backgrounds and nationalities gathered in one faith to mark the annual Cultural Diversity Mass on Saturday 24 October.
Centre for Liturgy produces special hymns for Remembrance Day
The Archdiocesan Centre for Liturgy (CFL) has produced and published two special hymns written and composed for Remembrance Day, 11 November.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural communities combine for annual celebration
The dry heat of Kambarang, Nyoongar Season of Birth, could be felt at St Mary’s Cathedral last Sunday as members of Perth’s indigenous and Catholic communities came together to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal peoples and culture at the 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mass.
EUCHARIST PART 1: How the Eucharist evolved
The disciples were devastated at the death of Jesus but were greatly comforted and encouraged by His appearances after His resurrection when he ate and drank with them.
Anti-Poverty Week 2020 shines spotlight on mental health
The intertwined relationship of mental health and poverty was the spotlight at the Anti-Poverty Week (APW) Ecumenical Service, held at Highgate Parish on 14 October.
