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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New website set to boost connectivity for Catholic Outreach
Archdiocesan LifeLink agency Catholic Outreach – which organises volunteer work in local parishes – has recently unveiled a new website that it hopes will provide a fresh image and greater accessibility of information to its supporters.
Encountering the living God at Summer School
An eagerness to know more about God characterised the young people who attended the 24th annual WA Summer School of Evangelisation, recently held from 8 to 15 January at Camp Wattle Grove.
Inspired to live the faith: A young person’s ETG experience
A first time attendee at the recent Embrace the Grace (ETG) youth conference says the experience has given her the confidence to live out her faith freely.
BLESSING OF GRIVER HOUSE: Archbishop urges staff to ‘walk in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd’
The new Office of the Archbishop and Archdiocesan Administration Centre – known as Griver House – has been blessed and officially opened by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe.
Identitywa upskills workers with help from Centacare
A shared vision for encouraging staff to achieve the best life possible for the people they support has resulted in 16 Identitywa support workers graduating with a Certificate lll in Individual Support in December 2016.
Jacinta adds another string to her bow with national musical appointment
Eight years after becoming Director of Cathedral Music at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth, Jacinta Jakovcevic has been honoured with another role: being named a member of the National Liturgical Music Board.
Former Director recalls Saint John Paul II’s energy and dedication during his tour of Perth
When Jolimont resident Peter Saunders looks back at Pope (now Saint) John Paul II’s tour of Australia more than 30 years ago, what he remembers most prominently is the generosity and support which the Western Australian community provided to him as State Director of the visit.
Marist Brothers Bicentenary prompts reflection on St Marcellin’s mission
More than 150 people recently gathered at St Joseph’s Church in Subiaco to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Marist Brothers and their continuing dedication to “making Jesus Christ known and loved”.
2016-17 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT: ‘We who are growing old’ is all of us, says JEDO Director
Despite focusing on the opportunities and challenges posed by our ageing population, the message of the 2016-17 Social Justice Statement is just as relevant for young people as it is for the elderly, according to the Director of the Archdiocese of Perth’s Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO), Carol Mitchell.
Sacred Heart Parish gathers for Advent Mission
The three Advent themes of preparing, waiting and receiving were recently thrust into the limelight by parishioners of Sacred Heart Church in Highgate as their Advent Mission event once again gained widespread popularity.
