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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: Bishop Justin Bianchini reflects on his time in the burgeoning Diocese of Geraldton
When then-Father Justin Bianchini was chosen to become Bishop of the Geraldton Diocese back in 1992, he viewed the development with trepidation, but also with a sense that God had called him to take up the position, which was in a country diocese similar to those he had served in – and loved – before.
Bishop Michael Morrissey – a son’s legacy through the eyes of his mother
The Most Reverend Michael Morrissey was ordained the ninth Bishop of Geraldton on Wednesday 28 June at Nagle Catholic College Gymnasium. Born in Geraldton, Bishop Morrissey’s life could not have unfolded any differently than from his childhood days.
Centacare course in big demand for students
Centacare Employment and Training is helping disadvantaged members of the local community gain valuable qualifications to secure employment with extraordinary success through a Certificate III course in Individual Support (Ageing).
Friend and former parishioner opens up about newly appointed Bishop of Geraldton
With the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Michael Morrissey occurring last week on 28 June, Bevan Wilkinson this week spoke to The eRecord about his friend, the newly ordained Bishop Morrissey, recounting the memories shared since they first met back in 1985.
Family and Country connections inspire June to dream big
Ms Oscar, who also holds an Order of Australia (AO) is engaged in a research project which aims to uncover the motivations, inspirations and personal struggles on her journey from growing up on a cattle station in the Kimberley to graduating from university, and firmly planting her feet as a central figure of leadership and hope in the Australian community.
Archbishop Costelloe thanks Perth Jewish spiritual leader
Perth Catholic Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last month joined fellow Christian and Jewish leaders in honouring Perth Hebrew Congregation’s Rabbi Dovid Freilich.
Perth Archbishop challenges teens to live saintly lives
In a discussion forum for the ‘Teen Stream’ at last weekend’s Veritas Youth Festival, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB called for the youth present to take up the call to become saints.
Creating a new generation of role models, focused on Jesus in an indifferent society
Known worldwide as the singing priest on reality music competition, The X Factor, Fr Rob Galea was recently in Perth as the opening keynote speaker at this year’s Veritas Youth Festival that ran from 30 June to 2 July.
Allow God to take the reins and let holiness illuminate in your life
We are all called to be holy, it is not something that is set aside for people like Mother Teresa or Pope Francis, said 24:7 Youth Ministry’s’ Joel Massad during his recent talk at Veritas Youth Festival over the weekend of 30 June to 2 July.
EXCLUSIVE: WA youth flock to Catholic festival, wowed by X Factor star priest
Excitement was in the air as Western Australia’s Veritas Catholic Youth Festival, 2017 kicked off on 30 June and finished on 2 July.
