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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Workshops encourage justice and empathy
Approaching relationships from a fresh and empathetic perspective was the goal for staff from several West Australian dioceses – including the Archdiocese of Perth – who recently took part in a program of monthly workshops entitled ‘Discovering Restorative Justice Together’.
Emmanuel Centre has Christmas cheer in spades
The Emmanuel Centre has this week celebrated the gift of a new workshop shed at their annual Christmas Party, with Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey blessing the structure in front of a large group of people with disabilities, staff members, volunteers, family and friends.
Special Mass celebrates 30th anniversary of St John Paul II’s visit to Australia
Today we remember the visit of Saint John Paull II to Alice Springs 30 years ago. His words to the Aboriginal People still ring out around Australia: The Church in Australia herself will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others.
Retired clergy sum up 500+ years of valuable service, celebrate fidelity to Christ
“We were ordained to be like candles burning in people’s lives, dispelling the darkness, providing comfort and hope, and helping people to find their way to the Lord.
EXCLUSIVE: Notre Dame Australia and Catholic Education WA launch new course in Catholic Leadership
A postgraduate program designed to give aspiring leaders added management and theoretical skills to pursue a career in the Catholic business sector has this week been launched at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s (UNDA) Fremantle Campus.
ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE: New Deacons called to be men of prayer
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last week spoke about the importance of prayer as he ordained four men from St Charles Seminary to the Diaconate.
SJOG Midland makes history with new Aboriginal executive
St John of God Midland Public Hospital has become the first hospital in the Perth metropolitan area to appoint a head of Aboriginal Health onto its executive board.
Trinity College celebrates completion of new Sports Centre
Trinity College in East Perth celebrated the completion of its new Sports Centre on 15 November 2016, with an official opening ceremony and a blessing by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe.
2016 ARCHBISHOP’S CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR LifeLink: Sense of community offers solid support for people with mental illness
Feeling connected to other people is becoming somewhat of a lost art in today’s society.
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton visits Kolbe College
Staff and students of Kolbe Catholic College in Rockingham were delighted to welcome Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton to their school grounds on 11 November.
