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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Ribbon cut at Mother Teresa Catholic College
Emeritus Archbishop of Perth Barry Hickey and Catholic Education Western Australia Executive Director Tim McDonald have officially blessed and opened Mother Teresa Catholic College in Baldivis, following the completion of its award-winning primary school facilities.
Exploring Kingdom of God through theological study of Edenic imagery
Investigating the symbolism, identity and spirituality of the Kingdom of God through a comprehensive theology of the Garden of Eden is the subject of research by Notre Dame PhD candidate, James Cregan.
PADRE PIO 2016: Veneration of relics discloses important truth of faith
An estimated 9000 people recently passed through St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth as the relics of Italian Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, visited the Archdiocese.
Saint Columba’s celebrates 80 years of Community Spirit
There was cause for double celebration at Saint Columba’s School in Bayswater on Friday, 28 October, as the school celebrated its 80th anniversary and the official opening of its new classrooms.
St John and St Paul parishioners make Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Schoenstatt Shrine
More than 90 parishioners from Saint John and St Paul Parish in Willetton took part in a small pilgrimage to the Schoenstatt Shrine in Armadale on Sunday, 16 October, for an afternoon of prayer and reflection and an opportunity to avail of the graces of the Year of Mercy by passing through the Holy Door.
Theology of family and food draw many to ‘Why Be Catholic?’ conference
Practical theology, family meals and spiritual combat were some of the themes discussed in the recent ‘Why Be Catholic?’ conference in Perth, with approximately 600 people attending the three-day event.
IdentityWA highlights progress at awards night
Quality services and enhancing stakeholder engagement were the focus of Identitywa’s 2016 Annual Review and Staff Awards Night, held on Thursday, 20 October.
Celebrating 60 years of faith, providence and history. Maida Vale parish reaches significant milestone
A true sense of pride and gratitude for what God has done with St Francis of Assisi Church in Maida Vale could be sensed on Sunday, 23 October as scores of current and former parishioners celebrated the parish’s 60th Anniversary.
Illuminations concert to light up St Mary’s Cathedral
The end of the Jubilee Year of Mercy will be celebrated with a spectacular concert event on 20 November at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth.
International learning grants open doors to global community for Notre Dame students
The University of Notre Dame Australia has secured close to $100,000 in funding to support overseas learning opportunities for students in 2017, through the Australian Government’s Endeavour Mobility Grants scheme.
