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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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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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.
