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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vinnies CEO says “conversations” on homelessness not enough
The head of St Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) WA has said that the establishment of a national affordable housing working group should not be an excuse to delay action to help the homeless.
Southern Cross Care preparing the elderly for summer
During summer we are all at risk of dehydration, however if you are older you are at more risk of severe heat stress and dehydration.
Caritas Australia celebrate Shrove Tuesday to commence Lent
Only days after the 2016 Project Compassion Appeal was launched at St Mary’s Cathedral, Caritas Australia has again turned its attention to its core mission of supporting long-term development programs in impoverished communities around the world.
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return – season of Lent begins as St Mary’s Cathedral holds Ash Wednesday Mass
A scorching forty degree heat did not stop more than 500 people making their way to St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 10 February, for an Ash Wednesday Mass that focused on the importance of Lent during this special Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Talented students de-code world’s greatest ideas
The University of Notre Dame Australia has expanded the minds of some of the State’s best high school students at a recent three-day program focused on intellectually challenging ideas.
Whitford Parish Holy Door a reminder to be more merciful
With incidents of intolerance and conflict making headlines around the world, having a year set aside to reflect on mercy and kindness could be beneficial to local and global communities alike, says Whitford Parish Priest, Fr Joseph Tran.
Older and wiser: Mercedes College students pay tribute to grandparents
Grandparents and grandchildren sat side-by side in a special Mass in December last year celebrating the timeless value of intergenerational bonds.
Nollamara Parish celebrates feast day dedicated to the Year of Mercy
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Community in Nollamara was last weekend encouraged by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe to ask themselves how they are reflecting the face of mercy to each other, to their families, to their friends, children and the wider community.
50 years strong: Project Compassion Appeal launches at Cathedral
Give generously this Lenten season, as if Christ himself were appealing to your charity through the mouths of the poor, said Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton on Sunday as he launched the 2016 Project Compassion Appeal at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Open Day – Archdiocesan Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, Morley
Maintaining a strong sense of community is an important focus for Morley’s Archdiocesan Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, with an open day last year revealing that there is still much interest from neighbours in its mission and activities.
