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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Small world gathers at concluding Mass of the International Alliance of Catholic Knights
Surrounded by numerous flags representing all the corners of the world, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe this month celebrated the closing Mass for the 26th meeting of the Council of the International Alliance of Catholic Knights (IACK), hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross Australia.
MercyCare’s unique story documented in new book
The unique and captivating story of the establishment of local not-for-profit organisation MercyCare has been told through a new biographical book launched last week.
Honourable role of the parish secretary in focus
As the Archdiocese of Perth is encouraged by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe to “move forward” in different priority areas, a number of fundamental roles and jobs played by those serving the Church have also been acknowledged.
Justice, Ecology and Development Office launches ACBC Social Justice Statement for Perth
The Archdiocese of Perth’s Justice Ecology and Development Office (JEDO) this week held the Perth launch of the 2015 Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement.
The eRecord awarded Highly Commended at 2015 ACPA Awards
The eRecord was last week awarded a Highly Commended at the 2015 Australasian Catholic Press Association (ACPA) Awards for the article titled Vincent aims for the heights to help homeless published on 10 April 2015.
Asylum seekers’ plight in focus at insightful breakfast
It is difficult to hear the personal account of Mr Ashraff Mohammad, a former refugee from Afghanistan who belongs to the Hazara ethnic minority, without being shaken to the core and feeling like more needs to be done for those seeking asylum in Australia.
Dr Maria Harries appointed to the Synod on the Family
Archbishop Costelloe has this week welcomed the appointment of Dr Maria Harries, a prominent West Australian, to the Synod on the Family to be held in Rome next month.
Notre Dame Parish celebrates 55th anniversary
Notre Dame Parish Cloverdale could not have celebrated its 55th anniversary and the Nativity of Our Lady in a better way than with a visit from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe on 8 September 2015.
Restoration of St John’s Pro Cathedral Nears Completion
Major restoration works on the historic St John’s Catholic Pro Cathedral are nearing completion. The restoration works, which commenced in 2012, included restoring the windows to their original condition, internal and external painting and relacing roof timbers.
Sacred Heart ‘Socks it to Poverty’
The Year 5 Class from Sacred Heart Primary School Mundaring have this term been playing their part in the ‘Socking It’ to Poverty Campaign.
