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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Local charity to distribute Bibles and school supplies to underprivileged
A local Catholic charity has plans to carry out its next mission by sending Bibles to students in Africa, as part of their efforts to build a relationship with the community and to encourage the people to continue to see the beauty of being a Catholic in the midst of struggles.
Australian Medical Association WA urges palliative care reforms
Australia’s aging population and growing numbers of those living with a chronic disease will increase the need for end-of-life services, including palliative care, according to Catholic Health Australia (CHA).
New blessings for 53-year-old Chapel of St Thomas Aquinas
The Aquinas College community celebrated the blessing of the Chapel of St Thomas Aquinas on Sunday 12 May following the completion of renovation works to the historic chapel that began in August 2018.
National competition to break down stigma on men’s mental health
Enter St John of God Raphael Services Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition and help raise awareness of men’s emotional wellbeing this Men’s Health Week.
Historic Order provides aid to homeless feeling the chill
The Order of Malta, a 900-year-old lay Order of the Catholic Church and a humanitarian aid organisation, has initiated a project to provide some comfort to those sleeping rough, by distributing their specially designed “Coats for the Homeless”.
LIFELINK DAY 2019: Christ is alive, says Archbishop Costelloe
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week reminded guests at the Official Launch of the Archbishop’s 2019 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools that Christ’s love and hope can offer courage when we are faced with frightening and overwhelming situations.
Identitywa’s support can be life-changing for families
For more than 40 years, Archdiocesan disability support agency, Identitywa, has assisted people with disability and their families throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
After the Angel departed – Seeking God with Dr Thurston
The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat’s biennial Marian Lecture was held in Perth on 4 June, presented by Dr Bonnie Thurston, who is an international speaker and New Testament scholar.
LIFELINK DAY 2019: Give back with the love of the living Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
Loving one another with the love of Jesus was the message delivered by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB in his address at the 2019 Secondary Schools Forum for LifeLink Day.
Architect constructs LEGO St Mary’s Cathedral to replicate iconic WA landmark
A Saint Mary’s Cathedral parishioner has recently expanded his architectural portfolio by creating a LEGO model of the Perth cathedral, using more than 8800 pieces of the plastic construction toy bricks.
