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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT – WYD 2016 – Youth encouraged to be bold, courageous and to fearlessly live their faith
“World Youth Day begins today and continues tomorrow, in your homes, since that is where Jesus wants to meet you from now on.” With these words Pope Francis addressed more than 1.5 million young people at the closing World Youth Day Mass, held at Krakow’s Campus Misericordiae, on 31 July.
Sandy finds strength to support others
St John of God Murdoch Hospital volunteer caregiver and cancer survivor, Sandy Sampson, is on a mission to dispel the myth that lung cancer is only a smoker’s disease.
PERMANENT DEACONS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY: A decade on, diaconal role continues to inspire in different settings
In 2006, 14 men were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Perth.
Fr Irdi and Fr Baumgarten clock up two years as priests
Perth priests, Father Christian Irdi and Father Mark Baumgarten, have this week reflected on the highs and lows of their journey to the priesthood on the second anniversary of their ordination.
Dedicated MercyCare volunteer leaves lasting legacy
A committed MercyCare volunteer has called time on 23 years of selfless service, which has included publication of a heritage trail guide and a special music program for elderly folk with dementia.
PhD candidate wins inaugural Australian-French business challenge
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate from The University of Notre Dame Australia, Linda Khong, is part of a team heading on a sponsored trip to France after winning the inaugural Australian-French 24-hour Entrepreneurship Challenge on 2 to 3 June 2016.
Collaborative research leads to better patient care
Patient-focused research was recently celebrated at St John of God (SJOG) Murdoch Hospital for its contribution to ensuring high standards of safety and quality in health care at a research symposium.
Southern Cross Care shines brightly for half a century
Southern Cross Care has been likened to a light in the darkness by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey during a Mass to celebrate the aged-care organisation’s 50th anniversary.
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY: Archbishop Costelloe delivers powerful message to Perth youth
At the threshold of World Youth Day and the meeting with Pope Francis, Perth pilgrims could not have received better words of encouragement than those recently spoken by Archbishop Costelloe at Our Lady of Mercy Parafia Rzymskokatolicka NMP Matki Miłosierdzia in Warsaw on Friday, 22 July.
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY: Experience of faith may lead others to Christ – Bishop Don Sproxton celebrates Mass with WYD pilgrims
A mere six weeks after Pope Francis raised the 22 July memorial of St Mary Magdalene to a feast on the Church’s liturgical calendar, Perth pilgrims on their way to World Youth Day had the privilege of celebrating the feast with a Mass celebrated by Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
