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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Misa de Gallo provides prayerful preparation for Christmas
The Misa de Gallo continues to grow in popularity within the Archdiocese of Perth, with several parishes celebrating the Filipino Catholic tradition in the lead-up to Christmas.
Fremantle Basilica hosts night of song and reflection in lead-up to Christmas
St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle welcomed 220 people to an inaugural evening of carols, sacred music and readings reflecting on the compassionate message of Christmas on 15 December 2016.
CHRISTMAS 2016: God offers Himself to us through the birth of Jesus, Archbishop Costelloe says
The choice of our mighty creator to appear to us as a vulnerable baby reveals God’s loving nature, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has told thousands of worshippers who recently attended Christmas Masses at St Mary’s Cathedral.
