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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Care not Kill’ Rally showcases the slippery slope of euthanasia
The steps of Parliament House were once again the scene of a rally this week Wednesday, 4 September with more than 1000 attendees joining together in defence of the sacredness of life.’
Corpus Christi College truly blessed as theatre is officially opened
Recently crowned as a joint winner of the Master Builder’s Bankwest Excellence in Construction Award, the Corpus Christi College Theatre was officially opened with a special ceremony on Tuesday 27 August 201
MPs begin debate on euthanasia legislation: Rally to add opposition voice
Western Australian Legislative Assembly MP’s this week began debating a bill to legalise euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide.
