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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Fremantle’s wartime past explored during Heritage Festival
A series of thought-provoking lectures and interactive walking tours will take guests on a journey through the long and complex experiences of war in Fremantle since 1829 as part of the City’s 2015 Fremantle Heritage Festival program at The University of Notre Dame Australia from 8 to 17 May.
International course on offer in Willetton
An internationally acclaimed course designed to deepen participants’ personal relationship with Christ is being held in Western Australia for the first time.
Perth Carmelites offer insight into contemplative prayer in Year of Consecrated Life
For St Teresa of Avila, a life of contemplative prayer was not something that could be acquired by merit, like passing an examination, for instance. For her, such a life, whether of the ordinary lay person or a committed religious, was rooted in the imitation of Christ and was primarily aimed at the service of the Lord.
Part One – Celebrating the active role and witness of women in spreading the Gospel
It is beyond question that we have to do much more in favour of women, said Pope Francis recently, as he began the first of two talks during his general audience on the Difference and complementarity between men and women.
MercyCare inaugurates new offices in Perth’s south-east
Leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health and community services, MercyCare officially opened its new Cannington offices this week, paving the way for new support services for individuals and families living in Perth’s south-east metropolitan area.
PART TWO – We religious have to understand the “language” of the world: Archbishop Costelloe
In this second part of a report on the Archbishop’s address, he makes reference to how incidents within the Gospel narratives might relate to our lives today and then offers some final reflections on religious life.
Perth author pays tribute to ANZAC War Chaplain, Priest
There could not have been a better writer taking on the brief biography of ANZAC Catholic Army Chaplain Fr John Fahey than leading Western Australian historian, author and researcher Ruth Marchant-James.
The story of Major John Fahey – War Chaplain and Hero
In a rare opportunity – the Archdiocese of Perth has this week been granted permission to re-publish parts of the story of War Chaplain and Hero Fr John Fahey.
Book on childhood sexual abuse gives voice to silenced victims
Post-abortion grief and sexual abuse counsellor Anne Lastman has this week promoted her latest book, entitled Hidden Pain: An Insight into Childhood Sexual Abuse at a launch in St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Glendalough.
Cathedral hosts emotive and powerful art exhibition
St Mary’s Cathedral was this month the stage of a powerful and inspirational display of modern art and sacred icons as part of the annual Easter Art Exhibition.
