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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2016 Christmas Message: The continuation of becoming the Father’s mercy
Advent and Christmas mark the beginning of the new year in the Church’s calendar. This means that we embark on the next phase of our journey of faith in life. Another new year always raises questions as we look forward to what the year will bring.
Broome Heritage Centre awarded commendation at WA Heritage Awards
Receiving a commendation in this year’s Western Australian Heritage Awards is a tribute to the staff and volunteers who have worked to ensure its success, says the Curator and Researcher of the Sisters of St John of God Heritage Centre Broome, Sister Pat Rhatigan.
Mental health matters at St Simon Peter
St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School in Ocean Reef has been presented with an award for its leading role in looking after children’s mental health and well-being.
Marriage a stepping stone to the Catholic faith for Bateman parishioners
James Mead and Ryen Osorio may have been introduced to the Catholic Church by their spouses, but theirs was a personal journey of faith which led to their Baptisms last month.
International Day of the Unborn Child: This is bold work, says Bishop Don
Some 150 people gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral last Saturday, 2 April to celebrate Mass as part of the International Day of the Unborn Child.
Forty years fly by for Father Benedict Quadros
Whether in the poverty-stricken villages of northern India, or the harsh climates of rural Western Australia, Father Benedict Quadros has put heart and soul into his priestly vocation over the past 40 years.
Pope asks for new Catholic institutions of mercy, charity
Pope Francis has last weekend asked Catholic dioceses around the world to set up a permanent memorial of the Year of Mercy by establishing a hospital, home for the aged or school in an under-served area.
Be at centre of transformation into ‘large-hearted’ people: Archbishop
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe this week challenged students to be at the very centre of transforming their school into a ‘large-hearted school, full of large-hearted people’.
Newman College seeks to grow learning spaces, opens new Auditorium
Newman College’s new $12 million state-of-the art Auditorium is a gift to the future generations of the College, said Principal John Finneran at an opening and blessing ceremony last Friday, 1 April.
Notre Dame consolidates medical teaching through Doctor of Medicine program
A Doctor of Medicine (MD) is now on offer at The University of Notre Dame Australia, commencing in 2017, replacing the existing Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The four-year postgraduate course will have its first intake of Doctor of Medicine students in Semester 1, 2017.
