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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Parables of mercy provide fitting framework for 2016 Parish Secretaries’ Reflection Day
The parables of mercy present in the Gospel of Luke, whose feast coincided with this year’s Archdiocese of Perth Parish Secretaries’ Retreat, provided a perfect framework for a day in which the role of the parish secretary and the meaning of mercy took centre stage.
Finding solace in faith in the face of hardship: This is Philip Lako’s story
Born in a village north of the capital Juba, Mr Lako was taken at the age of ten – along with many other boys – by the South Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), under the guise of providing them with an education.
Catechists called to “love with a divine love” at commissioning Mass
God will be proclaimed to the world through acts of love, not powerful arguments, Vicar General Father Peter Whitely has told attendees at the recent Eucharist for Catechists at St Michael the Archangel Chapel in Leederville.
2016 RCIA National Conference, Fr Chiera delves into multidimensional aspects of journey to Christ
It was a captivating and informative keynote presentation by Bunbury Diocese Vicar General, Father Tony Chiera, which officially set this year’s Christian Initiation Australia Network National conference in motion.
Catholic Mission steps up campaign against human trafficking
The powerful message that every person can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking has inspired more than 70 attendees at the second Is She Safe? gathering hosted by the Catholic Mission Perth Office.
The Duty to Disagree: Religion and Ethics website Editor speaks at Dawson Society
Editor of the Religion and Ethics website for the ABC, Scott Stephens, recently proposed for “recovering the art of moral disagreement” at the latest Dawson Society’s Speakers Forum.
Fr Peter Nguyen OP celebrates 25 year anniversary
Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary in Doubleview, Father Peter Nguyen OP, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
Digital technologies demand new approaches to education
Developments in information technology have given teachers and students the opportunity to learn in many different ways – and this is something the education system needs to harness, says Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Head of Digital Transformation Aidan McCarthy.
MercyCare welcomes its newest aged care residents, staff and volunteers
Leading not-for-profit provider MercyCare recently welcomed its newest aged care residents, staff members and volunteers to the organisation, following the acquisition of four Belrose Care facilities.
Padre Pio a true servant of mercy, Pope Francis
Saint Padre Pio is a key example of someone who has given their entire life in the service of God’s mercy Pope Francis has said, but cautioned that there is only one reason he was able to do so: prayer.
