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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Set apart to be a community that belongs to God: Mirrabooka St Gerard’s Church celebrates 50th anniversary
“We are set apart to be a people who will show, in a special way, the presence of God,” Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton told more than 650 parishioners of Mirrabooka on the celebration of its 50th anniversary.
EASTER 2020: Easter Masses celebrated online to combat COVID-19 pandemic
The reality of the COVID–19 crisis crashed home for Perth Catholics at this, the holiest time of the year, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton concelebrating the Easter Sunday Mass in front of an empty St Mary’s Cathedral for the first time in living history.
COVID-19: WA Early Learning Centres to continue operation
MercyCare Early Learning Centres (ELCs) and other childcare centres run by Catholic organisations will remain open while it is safe to do so, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
UNDA launches COVID-19 Student Hardship Assistance Fund
Continuing its Christian duty to provide the works of the Catholic Church humbly to all who can benefit from them, The University of Notre Dame has this month commenced special financial aid for students affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aussie filmmaker strikes story gold in time of crisis
Now, more than ever, in our uncertain and challenging times, a strong sense of community is critical and Award-winning Adelaide documentary maker, Lara Damiani, will release her documentary that tells the story of a community in Perth that’s changing lives.
Archbishop Costelloe: God’s will for us lies in the Last Supper and in the Eucharist we celebrate
This year’s Holy Thursday Mass, broadcast live from an empty St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 9 April, provided Perth Catholics with the opportunity and time, now more than ever, to reflect on the question by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB: “What it is God is asking of us in Australia at this time?”.
EASTER 2020: Good Friday brings solemnity into the homes of Perth Catholics
Thousands of Perth Catholics have this year honoured the life and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday by virtually attending the celebration of the Passion of the Lord, streamed live from St Mary’s Cathedral on 10 April.
St Mary’s floored: Major upgrades brought forward by COVID19 pandemic
Major work on the floor of St Mary’s Cathedral will commence in next week.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Perth social outreach agencies continue to provide for the disadvantaged
Perth’s disadvantaged are finding themselves even more vulnerable as fear and COVID-19 quarantine restrictions keep people home.
How the ‘Little Flower of Jesus’ blossomed
Zélie and Louis met in 1858 in a small French town called Alencon where Zélie was a successful lace maker while Louis was a watchmaker by trade.
