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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Sunday Mass returns to St Mary’s Cathedral after 14-week hiatus
Perth Catholics braved grey skies and winter rain last Sunday 28 June to attend the re-opening of St Mary’s Cathedral for the long-awaited first Mass since the pandemic shut church buildings across the state.
Orysia Ford remembered for her gentleness, goodness
Mercy College’s former library officer Orysia Ford (née Karlicki) died peacefully on 8 June 2020 at the age of 53.
Life, laughter, love and listening: Catholic life in Perth now a Podcast
The Archdiocese of Perth’s Communications Office is set to launch its latest offering to the Catholic community, working in conjunction with many different elements of the Church to generate new, insightful and faith formative audio content in a planned series of podcasts.
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.
