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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Notre Dame University welcomes senior Vatican leader in historic visit
Archbishop Gallagher’s visit emphasised the important “soft diplomacy” role that the Holy See, led by the Holy Father, performs around the world in pursuit of peace, solidarity, and the protection of human dignity.
Australia’s Archbishop Costelloe: Cardinal Newman’s ‘development of doctrine’ is key to understanding the synod
In his second interview with Gerard O’Connell from America Magazine, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe speaks about the recent first assembly of the Synod of Bishops, held in Rome.
In the Gospels, highlights Archbishop Costelloe, we’re constantly being presented with the way Jesus approaches people, individual people.
“We see him encountering different people in the concrete reality of their own situations and responding to them in their situation. That’s what we’ve got to learn: the way of Jesus.”
Vocations Office Presents “We are all called by God” for Turrist Orationist Ministry
Turrist Orationist Ministry is an Indonesian Catholic Charismatic Youth Group and their name – Turrist Orationist Ministry – translates to Tower of Prayer in Latin. Based in the Archdiocese of Perth, the group currently minister to more than 150 active members and are growing.
WA Gov’t hands out rent relief for Western Australians in need
The $24.4 million Program will help financially vulnerable WA tenants remain in their private rental homes.
Under the Program, community service organisations like St Vincent De Paul Society WA will identify tenants in need through their existing services and networks and will assist those tenants in applying for relief.
New appointments for ‘passionate’ advocates of Catholic education
Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd Executive Director, Dr Debra Sayce has this week been appointed to the role of Head of Mission Enhancement for the Archdiocese of Perth, while current Deputy Executive Director Wayne Bull will become the new Executive Director of CEWA Ltd for 2024.
SPECIAL REPORT: Poor and disadvantaged remembered at annual LifeLink Christmas Appeal launch
Speaking at the 2023 Archbishop Annual Christmas Appeal launch, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has drawn on the message of Pope Francis who reminded Catholics around the world,
‘Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor’.
Strengthening Life-Giving Work Globally: World Mission Month Celebration
At the heart of this World Mission Month appeal was the story of Sr Carolina and the Venilale community in rural Timor-Leste, as they face many health challenges such as tuberculosis and malnutrition.
$1 Million Endowment for Sir Frank Ledger Business Scholarship
UNDA Chancellor Hon Chris Ellison said The Sir Frank Ledger Trust Business Scholarship will ensure that Sir Frank Ledgers commitment to recognition, excellence and equity for Western Australian youth is fulfilled for generations to come.
Prayer is the means of us growing close to God, says Bishop Sproxton
This year, the liturgy included a special quadrennial commissioning ceremony, acknowledging those who have achieved important milestones in their formation and service as catechists.
UNDA Visiting Scholar Finds “Enlightening” Insights at Archdiocesan Archives
One of the most intriguing aspects of Professor Overhoff’s research is his emphasis on the importance of archives.
Archives, he asserts, are repositories of truth, where history and records are meticulously preserved in words and documents.
