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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Remembering mother and Religious Sister Frances Stibi PBVM for her dedicated love
The late beloved Presentation Sister Frances Stibi (née Trestrail) was many things to many people, living what she would regard as “an eventful, meaningful life” up until her passing on 23 May 2020.
Vinnies proposes income support retention, sheds light on poverty in Australia
St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) National Council has this month called on the Federal Government to retain JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments to keep Australians out of poverty.
RITE OF ELECTION: Perth father of three celebrates baptism with joy
Patience was of a virtue for Indonesian Catholic Community Perth (ICCP) member David Lee, who was finally baptised on Corpus Christi Sunday after the sacraments were postponed across the Perth Archdiocese in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Age is just a number: John Taylor celebrates a century
The man walking spritely through Thomas Perrott Retirement Village, Rossmoyne, is dressed for a party and sporting several war medals, and following him through the twists and turns of the complex’s gardens to join him, it is quickly apparent that for this centenarian, age really is just a number – even if it is now in the triple figures.
‘No kingdom of God without challenges and an open heart’, Perth Auxiliary Bishop affirms
Building the kingdom of God remains the primary mission of the Church, affirmed Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton during the celebration of last Sunday’s Mass held on 21 June.
St John of God Health Care supports campaign urging people to seek health advice
St John of God Health Care (SJOGHC) Group has recently backed a campaign urging Western Australians to maintain regular contact and visit medical professionals more often to prevent life-threatening complications.
New dates for 2020 Plenary Council Assemblies announced
The two assemblies for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will be held in Adelaide from 3 to 10 October 2021, and in Sydney from 4 to 9 July 2022.
Perth obstetrician wins 2020 Senior Australian of the Year award
A Western Australian obstetrics specialist – who has dedicated more than 35 years of his life to saving and improving the lives of women, unborn infants, and families – has been named Senior Australian of the Year for 2020.
Columban Missionary Fr Noel Connolly SSC remembered for his storytelling
Father John Noel Connolly SSC, a member of the Plenary Council 2020 facilitation team, passed away on 6 June in Sydney aged 75 after five decades serving as a Columban Missionary.
Feast of Corpus Christi: ‘Communion feeds and nourishes us for eternal life’, says Fr Glynn
The real presence of the body and blood of Christ is given to us not just to be admired and adored, but as real food and real drink to be eaten and shared in a way that Jesus himself comes to live and dwell in us, Father Vincent Glynn emphasised while celebrating this year’s Corpus Christi Sunday.
