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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Euthanasia laws invoke need to pray, says Bishop Sproxton
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week invited Perth Catholics to join with the entire Perth community in attending a prayer service in response to the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation currently being debated by the West Australian government.
New chapter starts for Andrea despite adversity
It’s the peace and quiet, and finally, after a long time, being able to have her very personal and revered belongings around her, that Andrea feels makes her new home just perfect.
Plenary 2020 Listening and Discernment sessions to commence next month
In October 2020, the Church across Australia will gather for the first Plenary Council since the second Vatican Council and in preparation, the Listening and Discernment phase of the Plenary 2020 planning process has officially begun.
Malcolm Hart: ‘We all need to walk with young people’
Developing personal connections and being a part of significant faith experiences are the top things that the Catholic Youth of Australia long for, according to a recent survey done by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC).
Kalamunda Church builds office space, thanks to the music
A gala afternoon of music in honour of a good cause was all it took to unite the Kalamunda Holy Family Church Parish community on 22 September.
PHOTO STORY: Vietnamese Bishop visits Perth
Vietnamese Bishop Aloysius Gonzaga Nguyễn Hùng Vị of the Catholic Diocese of Kontum, met with Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton and Vicar General Fr Peter Whitely VG in the absence of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week Friday 20 September.
OBITUARY: Father Anthony Lovis remembered for pastoral attentiveness
Fr Anthony was passed away peacefully at Little Sisters of the Poor Glendalough on 11 September 2019 and his funeral Mass was celebrated on 16 September at the New Norcia Abbey Church.
The French respond to Francis
Perth’s Catholic francophone community is responding to Pope Francis’ call to missionary discipleship by engaging with global child poverty issues, spearheaded by the efforts of the French language department at Santa Maria College, who have organised a workshop in French on the migrant experience and global poverty.
Lockridge Parish celebrates 25 years of faith as a community
Dotted in traditional wear, the Lockridge Parish Good Shepherd Church community celebrated its 25th Anniversary earlier this month on Sunday 1 September.
CWLA conference attendees give thanks for the miracle of creation
Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan stressed the importance of being true witnesses of Christ during his homily at the opening Mass for the 49th National Biennial Conference, of the Catholic Women’s League of Australia Inc (CWLA) in Bunbury from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September.
