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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
PADRE PIO RELICS: Thousands gather to venerate ‘Saint of Mercy’
The life of Italian Saint Pio of Pietrelcina – also known as Padre Pio, touched the lives of thousands of Perth Catholics, following the visit of his relics to St Mary’s Cathedral in October this year.
BLESSING OF CATHOLIC HOMES: Ensuring the elderly have their rightful place at the table
Almost two months after the ACBC Social Justice Statement, A Place at the Table, celebrated “the great success story of our ageing population,” Archbishop Timothy Costelloe blessed the new Burswood Head Office of Catholic Homes, a Christian based, not-for-profit aged care organisation.
Children in Nollamara and Armadale put best feet forward for Catholic Mission Socktober
Members of the children’s liturgy at Nollamara Parish recently donned a collection of brightly coloured socks to help raise money for education projects in Cambodia.
2016 ARCHBISHOP’S CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR LifeLink: Dignity at the heart of Centacare’s 40-year mission
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.”
Laudato Si offers unique insight into our responsibility towards creation, says eco-theologian
By Caroline Smith
Attendees at a recent talk by Irish eco-theologian Father Sean McDonagh were told that Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si marked a significant shift in Catholic social teaching, and offered a new vision of interaction between human beings and the rest of creation.
Approximately 100 people attended the lecture at the Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth on Satu...
Illuminations concert shines light on local talent and acts of mercy
As the Year of Mercy came to a close on the Feast of Christ the King, MercyCare celebrated the end of the Jubilee Year with a world class concert that aimed to shine a light on acts of mercy within the community.
Little saints go marching in Midland
Saint Padre Pio, St Teresa of Calcutta and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop made a rare appearance at St Brigid’s Catholic Church in Midland last month as CFC Kids for Christ held its first All Saints Day Parade.
Northam student inspires teacher’s faith
St Joseph’s School in Northam has celebrated its final whole school Mass for 2016 by welcoming one of its teachers into the Catholic Church.
One Church, many traditions: Multicultural Mass brightens Cathedral
Colourful dress, lively traditions and beautiful languages filled St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, 11 November, as the Archdiocese of Perth celebrated its second annual Multicultural Mass.
Held for the first time last year, the Mass honours the rich cultural diversity within the Archdiocese, and the common faith which unites us as members of the Perth Catholic community.
CLOSING OF THE HOLY DOOR OF MERCY: Remain open to God’s mercy, says Archbishop Costelloe
As this Holy Door closes, the sense of God’s mercy in our lives does not become closed off from us.
