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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Pope Francis to launch final document on the Synod of the Family: Interview with Dr Maria Harries
With Pope Francis expected to launch his much anticipated Apostolic Exhortation on the Synod of the Family this week, there is one person closer to home – right here in the Archdiocese of Perth – who can provide special insight into the Synod’s inner workings.
Sacred Heart student tap dances to success in global competition
Local high school student James Tunstead is helping to put tap dancing on the map at Australian talent competitions with his recent win in the WA leg of Get the Beat.
The importance of seeking an encounter with Christ during the Jubilee Year of Mercy
“Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.” These words, found in Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction on the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, have often been quoted by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe since the Year of Mercy was inaugurated in our Archdiocese on 8 December 2015.
EASTER 2016: Christ is present, close to us, say Archbishop Costelloe
There are two words which can help us as we seek to allow the mystery of the Easter Vigil to enter into our own daily lives, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe told the congregation who last weekend gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral for the Easter Vigil.
Blessing of oils and renewal of promises: Chrism Mass 2016
As in previous years, the Chrism Mass hosted at St Mary’s Cathedral drew hundreds of people this year as clergy and laity renewed their promises of commitment to holiness of life and to service of the Church and society.
New Catholics find support through RCIA and Girrawheen Parish community
Despite coming from different backgrounds and having diverse reasons for joining the Catholic Church, former Catechumens Ian Donaldson and Shirlene Caldow have both found the experience of conversion an enriching and joyful one.
