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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: Melbourne man finds God’s calling to Monastic Life in the outback of Western Australia
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognise the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” Thomas Merton
Integral Ecology seminar explains how faith is at the centre of ecological concerns in ‘Laudato Si’
Visiting theologian Professor Anthony Kelly, of brought new perspective to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si, at a seminar earlier this week.
Church Agencies called to recognise the hand of God working in the ministries of the Archdiocese
We are all called to discern the hand of God at work in the mission and ministries of the Archdiocese, the Most Reverend Donald Sproxton VG, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth said at the 2017 Annual Archdiocesan Agencies Commissioning Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral last week on 7 July.
Students follow Pope’s message of faith in action at Catholic Schools Youth Summit
Pope Francis’ exhortation for young people to ‘put faith in action’ was the theme at the second annual Catholic School Youth Summit (CSYS), held recently at the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA).
NAIDOC Week final Mass recognises Indigenous contribution
The Archdiocese of Perth marked the end of NAIDOC Week celebrations with a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral which drew on aspects of Aboriginal culture to highlight the contribution of Indigenous communities to the Catholic Church in Australia.
Jesus’ connection with humanity the focus for Focolare retreat in Perth
God’s connection with humanity through Jesus was the central theme at a recent retreat hosted by the Focolare Movement in Chittering Valley.
Book of Revelations set to inspire for 2018 Mandorla Art Awards
Entries for the 2018 Mandorla Art Award are now open with the theme taken from the Book of Revelations, ‘And then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband’ (Rev 21:1-2).
Friendship and fellowship at the heart of PAS Annual Community Celebrations
Personal Advocacy Service (PAS) recently celebrated their Annual Community Celebrations on 2 July at John XXIII College with members from all 16 groups from 13 parishes located around Perth to meet, mingle and celebrate the community and their achievements.
Paying tribute to God’s healing power – Retired priest wins State Athletics WA gold medals
After being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome some 30 years ago, Fr Ted Miller has gone through great struggles to overcome the medical condition.
The Julian Singers end 40 years of song on a high, donating their funds to a good cause
After 40 years of providing sacred and liturgical music to the Catholic community in Perth, the group known as the Julian Singers has closed up shop, donating its remaining funds to Australian Religious Against Trafficking Humans (ACRATH).
