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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Students encouraged to be ‘large-hearted’ as they celebrate 170 years of Mercy in Australia
Santa Maria College in Attadale marked the beginning of an important school year with an opening Mass on 9 February which saw Archbishop Timothy Costelloe urge students to rethink the concept of mercy and how it might affect their interactions with others.
YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Pilgrims welcomed as St Patrick’s Basilica opens its Holy Door
If the awe-inspiring interior and exterior design of St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle was not enough to offer visitors a profound spiritual experience, the majestic church has now opened its Holy Door for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Growing the Notre Dame Broome community the aim for new Head of Campus
Aboriginal health researcher and advocate, Dr Juli Coffin, hopes to build on the 20-year legacy of The University of Notre Dame Australia in Western Australia’s north-west in her new role as Executive Director and Head of the University’s Broome Campus.
Mazenod College marks half a century of Oblate inspiration
Mazenod College in Lesmurdie has kicked off the start of its Jubilee Year and one of the most important moments of its history, this year celebrating 50 years as a school and the 200th anniversary of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Children’s French classes prove popular at MercyCare
Children are learning to say “bonjour” to new linguistic skills as part of a popular French language program at MercyCare’s Early Learning Centre in Wembley.
7th Principal of John XXIII College commissioned by Archbishop Costelloe
John XXIII College in Claremont has begun the new school year with the commissioning of its new principal, Robert Henderson.
YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Holy Door has deeper meaning for Discalced Carmelites
Walking through a Holy Door is more than just crossing a threshold; it is a chance to pray and reflect on our personal experience of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, says Sister Joanne of the Carmelite Monastery in Nedlands.
Manning Parish Priest celebrates 50th anniversary of priestly ordination
50 years of tireless service to the Catholic Church within Australia, the UK and Kenya seem to have hardly worn down St Pius X Parish Priest, Fr Blasco Fonseca.
Chinese Catholics rejoice in Year of the Monkey
Hosted by the Perth Chinese Catholic Community, the Mass was celebrated by Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, together with six co-celebrants from the Archdiocese and the Salvatorian Order.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe’s 2016 Pastoral Letter for Lent (Year C)
By the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth
The opening prayer of the Mass for the First Sunday of Lent sets out for us a challenge as we commence our Lenten journey this year:
Grant, Almighty God, through the yearly observances of Holy Lent, that we may grow in our understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects in our lives.
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