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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Be ready to respond to God’s will no matter the cost: Archbishop Costelloe
Jesus asking us to be ready to give up whatever we must in order to live according to the way He sets out for us, was the focus of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last weekend.
New call for BJ Hickey Scholarship applications an opportunity for Scripture enthusiasts
The Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) last week renewed its call for applications for scholarships from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation for the year 2020.
Prendiville College donates largest single school contribution to LifeLink
Prendiville Catholic College has last month made the single largest contribution by any Archdiocesan school to LifeLink Day since its inception in 1999.
EXCLUSIVE: Little Sisters celebrate dedication and consecration of new Chapel
Last weekend marked a historic event in the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor, as WA’s bishops, members of the clergy, and hundreds of lay people flocked to their Glendalough Home on Saturday 31 August.
St Peregrine’s prayers: intercession for the sick in Perth
Saint Peregrine, the 12th century Servite brother who was canonised by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726, may not be the best known saint in the communion sanctorum, but thanks to the efforts of the Servites, his place as patron of cancer patients and those afflicted by other illnesses is undergoing a revival.
Father’s Day: a time to celebrate dads at Mercy Place Lathlain
An 81-year-old Mercy Place Lathlain resident, father and grandfather spent this Father’s Day (Sunday 1 September) in good company.
Parramatta Bishop to share story of refugee and vocation journey
The 2019 National Association of Deacons’ (NAD) Biennial National Conference, scheduled for 3 to 6 October at the University of Notre Dame Australia Fremantle Campus, will feature a personal testimonial sharing from Parramatta Diocese Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, on his inspiring story of his journey from Vietnam to Australia in the 70’s as a refugee.
St Vincent de Paul Society WA to celebrate heritage, spirituality and mission
The St Vincent de Paul Society WA will this month celebrate the feast day of its patron with a Thanksgiving Mass in gratitude for God’s generosity in their work with those in need.
Identitywa welcomes new Board members
The year 2019 has seen a change in Identitywa’s Board of Management with the retirement of a long-serving member Levy Mpofu, and the appointment of two new members, Nicole Barnao and John Fitzgerald.
YCW Perth addresses mental health strategies
Despite the vast leaps forwards in mental health strategies executed on a state and national level, suicide still remains one of the leading causes of death in Australia.
