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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
OBITUARY: Sister Mary Berry RSM
Beloved member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, Sister Mary Berry RSM, died on 28 June 2019.
Master Fr Shane Mackinlay named Bishop of Sandhurst
Pope Francis has this week appointed Father Shane Mackinlay, currently Master of Catholic Theological College Melbourne and a Parish Priest in Ballarat, the next Bishop of Sandhurst.
MARRIAGE DAY: Dymond couple credits faith as pillar of their love
Peter and Veronica Dymond candidly reflect back on their “beautiful” life together, sharing memories of some of their greatest joys, and how they overcame hurdles in life as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year.
OBITUARY: Respect and reflection as John Kobelke remembered
It can be hard to imagine a senior Australian politician in the days of his youth, rallying teachers in support of the anti-nuclear campaign, or volunteering to work as a teacher in Papua New Guinea during the 1970s – yet passions and political views are shaped over a lifetime and the formative impact of these experiences made the late John Kobelke a respected community leader, honoured by both sides of parliament.
The former West Australian government minister and Labor MP died in hospital on Sunday 23 June 2019, aged just 69, after complications associated with an illness.
Celebrating 30 years of Personal Advocacy Service in Perth
“Joy” was the word used by both priests and laypeople when describing the Personal Advocacy Service’s 30th Anniversary Mass for people with intellectual disability, their volunteers and families, celebrated last weekend at Infant Jesus Church, Morley Parish: an adapted liturgy that facilitated inclusion and engagement within the setting of the Mass.
Heart Women’s Conference 2019 to ‘hear the voice of God’
The Catholic Guy Ministry will this year host its annual Heart Women’s Conference 2019 with the focus on “hearing the voice of God”.
PLENARY 2020 Snapshot Report: Open to Conversion, Renewal and Reform
The sixth Snapshot Report for the themes of the 2020 Plenary Council – titled “Open to Conversion, Renewal and Reform” – as part of the second phase, Listening and Discernment, was released on Saturday 29 June.
Father Peter Tran gives thanks for 25 years of priesthood
St Thomas More College Chaplain Father Peter Hung Tran has last week celebrated 25 years of ministering the sacraments.
Archdiocesan Agency Mass 2019 celebrates the good work of the Church
Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton addressed more than 150 Church agency staff representatives during the annual Archdiocesan Agency Mass on Tuesday 23 July at St Mary’s Cathedral.
NDIS creates life-changing opportunities for people with disability
Swimming, relaxing walks, ball games and outings in his community are just some of the activities 29-year-old Alex can do in his week.
