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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Tracing the history of Sister Ursula Frayne, 170 years on
Students from 14 Catholic schools in Perth could be seen greeting Sister Ursula Frayne on the morning of 31 August as they boarded buses from Perth City to Santa Maria College.
Faith discussions a source of support for young men
Finding time to talk about God with likeminded people can be difficult, particularly for young people, but a group of Perth-based young men have found a way around it, meeting up for a weekday Mass and then sharing a meal and having a discussion afterwards.
Poland opens its homes and parishes to pilgrims for WYD
Many of those who attended World Youth Day (WYD) this year reported that it was a life-changing experience and for Catholic Youth Ministry Perth Director Anita Parker, it was a chance to connect not only with her faith, but with the culture of Polish people who welcomed pilgrims into their homes and communities.
WYD was a revolution and learning experience for Liam Ryan
‘Revolution’ is not a term that is usually mentioned in relation to religion and the experience of it by young people, but for World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrim and Redemptoris Mater Seminarian Liam Ryan, what he witnessed and learned in Poland indeed suggested a ‘revolution’ in faith among the other people present.
Celebrating 50 years of architectural beauty and spiritual strength at Aquinas College chapel
One of Perth’s hidden gems recently received the honours it deserves as celebrations were held for the 50th anniversary of the St Thomas Aquinas Chapel.
Understanding the Eucharist is at the centre of acolytes’ role, Archbishop says
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has recently addressed more than 100 soon-to-be acolytes, emphasising the importance of understanding the Eucharist as a crucial and fundamental aspect of their roles.
Archdiocese of Perth signals importance of National Child Protection Week with star-studded breakfast
More than 250 people today celebrated National Child Protection Week by attending the Archdiocese of Perth’s inaugural 2016 Child Protection Breakfast – an event which Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB hopes to hold annually.
Free laundry service for the homeless an opportunity for support and engagement
For most people, freshly-washed clothes are something that can often be taken for granted, but among more than 150 people who sleep rough in Perth every night, it may not be so simple.
New Social Justice Statement on ageism calls for communities of compassion
As more and more Australians live longer, the great ‘success story’ of our ageing population should be celebrated, and solidarity among all generations should be fostered, Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACBC) recently stated.
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY – Lockridge pilgrims describe life changing experience
Lockridge parishioners Monique Loos and Vanessa Tarca have returned from World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow with a new zest for life.
