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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2016 Christmas Message by Bishop Gerard Holohan, Bishop of Bunbury: Christ making a difference
In today’s troubled world, Christmas celebrates the first coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who, through the Holy Spirit is making such a difference to the lives of those who relate personally with him.
2016 Christmas Message by Bishop Christopher Saunders, Bishop of Broome: Christmas: The tender mercy of our God
A visit to Bethlehem is naturally an essential part of any pilgrimage to Israel, to “Jesus’ country”.
Book Review: The lives of 50 West Australians celebrated with collection of obituaries
Encore brings together the stories of 50 prominent West Australians, or people whose lives were significant to the state, and is constructed around obituaries written by the two authors – Patrick Cornish and David Hough - between 2000 and 2015 while they were working at The West Australian newspaper.
It is complemented by a selection of photographs and a photo essay written by graphic de...
History remembered during Feast of the Immaculate Conception
An early summer scorcher and technical difficulties did not deter some 400 people from attending Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at St Mary’s Cathedral last week.
Mary an honoured figure in both Catholicism and Islam
One of the key tenets of our faith is a belief in the Immaculate Conception, which establishes Mary as the unblemished, chosen Mother of Jesus, and which is celebrated on 8 December.
Walking in the shadow of the Good Shepherd – Gattline celebrates 25 years
For many people, Christmas is a joyous time, when family and friends gather in the spirit of the season and to care for one another.
2016 ARCHBISHOP’S CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR LifeLink. Identitywa and Personal Advocacy Service prepare for the birth of Jesus with a Mass and Christmas Party
LifeLink agency Identitywa joined Personal Advocacy Service on Saturday, 10 December for the annual Mass celebrating both the season of Advent and the commitment of the two agencies’ dedicated staff and supporters.
Fr Jim Corcoran invites all to ‘Come Home for Christmas’
Retired Priest Fr Jim Corcoran has this week extended an open invitation to all Catholics in the Hills’ area to join the Lesmurdie parish community in spiritually preparing for Christmas.
LifeLink spirit shines at Infant Jesus School and John Paul College
The enthusiastic embrace of LifeLink Day by two Western Australian schools was recently acknowledged after they were presented with the 2015 Archbishop’s Spirit Award.
2016 ARCHBISHOP’S CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR LifeLink: The privilege of growing up with a Down Syndrome sibling
In this special report for the 2016 Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal for LifeLink, The eRecord journalist Marco Ceccarelli talks about his 25-year-old brother Andrea who has Down Syndrome and the impact of the support he has received from Identitywa, an Archdiocesan agency supported by LifeLink.
