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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Acts2COME graduates inspired to ‘set the world on fire’ with love for God
Being a tangible sign of God’s love to others was one of the key points mentioned by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey to eight young people graduating from the Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation (Acts2COME) this past Sunday.
West Australian story Jasper Jones, makes leap from page to screen
Fremantle author Craig Silvey’s novel, Jasper Jones has amassed quite a following since its 2009 release.
‘Loving our neighbour’ the focus at launch of Project Compassion 2017
Loving our neighbour and supporting the less fortunate was the key message at the launch of Project Compassion for 2017 by Caritas Australia’s Manager of Community Engagement, Father George Sigamony.
Lectio Divina: Read, Meditate, Pray, Contemplate for Lent
Sister Shelley Barlow has this week talked about an upcoming course at the Centre for Faith Enrichment, entitled ‘Three Tuesday Mornings in Lent’, and what it means to take home the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or divine reading.
East Cannington Church celebrates closure after 60 years
A community of Catholics created a spiritual home at the St Francis of Assisi Church, where they had their faith nourished, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, at a recent closing Mass of the Church building, celebrated on Sunday 19 February.
ACBC President speaks on final Royal Commission hearings into the Catholic Church
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Denis Hart has last week acknowledged the cooperation of witnesses, agencies, religious institutions and dioceses across the Catholic Church at the conclusion of Case Study 50 of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
St John of God Raphael Services expands to reach more parents
More families suffering with perinatal illness in Western Australia are now able to access St John of God (SJG) Raphael Services as a result of the service’s growth in 2017.
PHOTO STORY: Cathedral volunteers thanked for their dedication
Non liturgical volunteers who work at St Mary’s Cathedral were recently thanked for their time and dedication at a special morning tea in the parish centre.
A Pastoral Letter to the Catholic Community
The final hearing of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in relation to the Catholic Church was held in Sydney over three weeks from February 6 to February 24, 2017.
Newman College celebrates new student leaders
The Newman College has last week come out in force for a service celebrating the beginning of the academic year and the Commissioning of Student Leaders from Years 6 and 12.
