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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Mercy Sisters host retreat space for soul nourishing weekend experience
St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, a ministry of the Mercy Sisters located on Tyler St, Tuart Hill, recently offered a silent retreat weekend in the tranquil surrounds of their 17 single-room facility – with its spacious chapel and well-appointed conference room with an option of catering services and overnight accommodation.
During the retreat, four key topics were explored. Each topic of...
Aboriginal art competition themed on faith, creation
Schools and parish communities are being encouraged to take part in the 2019 Catholic Liturgical Art Competition, inspired by Aboriginal knowledge and the Catholic faith, set to take place in conjunction with the NAIDOC week celebrations in July this year.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Lockridge youths pilot Stations of the Cross prayers
More than 140 members of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community from all ages gathered at the St Mary’s Primary School oval and made their way to St Mary’s Church as they re-enacted the Passion of Christ, in the form of Stations of the Cross.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth Catholic community witnesses historic first Somascan priestly ordination
The Somascan community of Australia have last weekend celebrated the historic priestly ordination of Australia’s first Somascan, Christopher de Sousa.
EXCLUSIVE: New report highlights need for better support in addressing poverty and homelessness in Perth
The number of people sleeping rough in Western Australia is on the increase, according to a new report by the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA).
SPECIAL FEATURE: Newly developed Church building fit for a King
It was the sheer generosity, determination, and vision of long-time parishioner Doug King that planted the seed to build, that grew to become the new St Joseph Pignatelli Church in Attadale.
Thumbs up for Chisholm’s extravagant Seussical musical production
Chisholm Catholic College students, supported by a team of staff, took centre-stage at their school grounds to deliver a vibrant and exhilarating performance in their latest production Seussical – highlighting the values of friendship, loyalty, faith and love.
Caritas Australia Perth records 52 years of history and progress
The recent launch of a publication titled “….giving a voice to the cry of the poor….” by Caritas Australia aims to raise awareness and funding while recording the historical account of Caritas in Perth as it is a story worth remembering and a gem worth sharing, says Chair of the National Council of Caritas Australia, Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders.
‘Catholicism on the Margins’ conference honours the Catholic Church’s contributions to WA
Every year, the Archdiocesan Archives Office – in collaboration with The Centre for Faith Enrichment celebrates the rich culture and traditions of the Catholic faith, and this year was no different.
Castledare celebrates two decades of providing caring service
Residents, staff and guests at Castledare Village were greeted with a crowded reception as the facility’s’ 20th anniversary, celebrated on Tuesday 14 May.
