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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2017 CARITAS AUSTRALIA PROJECT COMPASSION – Semiti’s Story; Stronger Together
Through the People’s Community Network (PCN), Caritas is advocating successfully for rights, services, and a more secure future for the residents of informal settlements in Fiji to provide access to the most basic of rights such as land tenure, housing, sanitation, roads, education, and a secure livelihood.
Catholic education teachers awarded National Excellence Awards
Two teachers from Perth were earlier this month presented with professional development grants at an awards ceremony at the 2016 ASG National Excellence in Teaching (NEiTA) in Melbourne on Friday 10 March 2017.
CONVERSION STORY: Journey of faith a continuing process for Kylie
By Caroline Smith
For Morley parishioner Kylie Farina, joining the Catholic Church was a journey of discovery which continued throughout and after her completion of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) last year.
Mrs Farina was baptised at Infant Jesus Church Morley Parish Easter Vigil Mass in March 2016, but said the real challenge began once this was over.
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A community focus at Seniors Social Gathering
For retiree Sean McDonagh, being idle wasn’t something he was used to.
Special Blessings for 50 years of marriage and devotion to God
Weekend Masses in their honour, a Papal Blessing from Pope Francis and well wishes from all parishioners, Philip and Mignonne Goes celebrated 50 years of married life amidst family, friends and parishioners at St Pius X Parish on 12 March.
EXCLUSIVE: Archbishop Costelloe reiterates call to be humble and realistic
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week reiterated Pope Francis’ call to be humble and realistic, in the acknowledgement that the way we present our Christian beliefs and treat others has helped contribute to the problematic situations today.
Life of Focolare founder celebrated at family event
The life of Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, was celebrated recently with an evening Mass and a family focused gathering and forum.
2017 CARITAS AUSTRALIA PROJECT COMPASSION – Nguyet’s Story; A Caring Community
When Caritas Australia stepped into Nguyet’s life, it changed forever.
Attadale Parish laying foundations for the future
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has last weekend, Sunday 19 March, celebrated Mass and blessed the site where the new Church building for the Attadale Parish will be built.
TJHC submission to Royal Commission examines causes of child sexual abuse in Catholic Church
In a wide ranging submission to the Royal Commission, issues such as compulsory celibacy and clericalism have been identified as contributing to child sexual abuse over more than five decades in the Catholic Church.
