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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Archbishop Costelloe: Our faith is always a gift and a mission
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last Sunday 31 May, reminded viewers that the core mission of the Church is “to be witness to Christ”.
SPECIAL REPORT: Churches commence re-opening after two months of pandemic
As restrictions lifted to 20-people gatherings from Monday 18 May, Catholics across the Archdiocese eagerly awaited the return of the Mass.
New Mission family humbled by God’s call to serve
The Wescombe family have set out to start a new life as a Mission Family in Perth with three of their six children on 6 January, on the Feast of the Epiphany.
LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL 2020: An opportunity to be a disciple of Christ
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB officially launched his 2020 Winter Appeal for LifeLink on 4 May, amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, reminding the faithful that although it would be easy to give up, the temptation to panic must not lead to an “abandonment of our Christian hope, and for our trusting faith” in the providence of God.
Friendships flourish during social restrictions at Mercyville
Strong friendships are flourishing at Mercy Health’s Mercyville aged care facility with young students from a local school, despite the current restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic
ASCENSION SUNDAY: Archbishop Costelloe: ‘Always have one eye fixed on Heaven’
The Solemnity of the Ascension, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on 24 May, served as “a great reminder of the precious gift of life and the reward of eternal life, offered by Jesus to His people”.
SPECIAL REPORT: Yusliana finds assurance in Church, faith, during uncertain times
With baptisms and other sacraments postponed across the Archdiocese, Indonesian Catholic Community Perth (ICCP) member Yusliana has not felt discouraged
Story Time with Safeguarding: I’ve got a Feeling
Archdiocesan Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin has this week released the second video in her new video series, Story Time.
Shelter Me: a song for the soul
Singing, that joyful release of the emotion overflowing from a soul just bursting with praise, is probably one of the furthest things from most people’s minds as they came to grips with COVID-19, yet for Father Michael Joncas, the need for praise and worship during this time seemed vital.
International outreach across the Atlantic: Prayer and Liturgy in isolation
No corner of the world has gone untouched by COVID-19 and it was the spiritual fallout of the virus, the result of Churches being closed and communal gatherings banned, that was the focus of the recent webinar – “Prayer and Liturgy in Isolation” – targetting what Catholics can do to keep their faith alive and vibrant at home.
