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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
World Youth Day registration begins; Pope Francis first to sign up
Pope Francis was the first pilgrim to sign up for World Youth Day to be held in Krakow, Poland, launching the opening of registration.
Commitment to reconciliation recognised with Kullari NAIDOC Award
Associate Professor Sandra Wooltorton, Director of the Nulungu Research Institute on The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus, was this month presented with the Reconciliation Award at the 2015 Kullari NAIDOC Ball and Awards Ceremony.
Archdiocese of Perth set to ordain eight men to priesthood
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe will celebrate the ordinations on Saturday, 1 August at St Mary’s Cathedral at 10am in the presence of an expected 1,000 people, maximising the capacity of the Cathedral and bringing the number of ordinations for Perth in 2015 to 12.
National Vocations Awareness Week a reminder to affirm the vocations of others
There could not have been a better time in which to celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week this year as eight deacons prepare themselves to be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Perth on 1 August 2015.
Perth Archdiocese’s generous response to global poverty
Caritas Diocesan Co-Ordinator Sister Janet Palafox has this week thanked generous supporters, including schools and parishes across Western Australia, for their help in raising a record-breaking $11.57 million nationally during Project Compassion 2015, joining in solidarity with the world’s poor.
Archbishop Costelloe to celebrate Annual Marriage Day Mass
Married couples across the Archdiocese will next month have a special opportunity to have their marriage vows blessed and renewed by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at the Annual Archdiocesan Marriage Day Mass.
Photo Story – Caritas and CYM run for the marginalised
The Perth Office of Caritas Australia and Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) are jumping at the chance to train together in solidarity as they look to raise funds for a special cause.
Obituary – Notre Dame remembers the life and contribution of Marcus Collins
The University of Notre Dame Australia has this week remembered the outstanding contribution of its visionary architect and long-time friend, Marcus Collins, who died peacefully on Monday, 20 July 2015 after a long battle with cancer.
Sanctity of life upheld at annual Mass for Pregnancy Assistance
More than 100 people gathered last weekend at St Mary’s Cathedral for a Mass in support of Pregnancy Assistance, the Perth-based independent Catholic organisation which provides support to women in need of care throughout their pregnancy.
Enrich Your Faith at the Maranatha Centre
The opportunity to understand and develop your faith is once again on offer at the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation, with Term 3 courses about to commence.
