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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Sr Lucy leads the charge against human trafficking
The Catholic Church’s opposition to human trafficking is deeply rooted within its principles of social teaching. As Co-ordinator of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) in WA, Sister Lucy van Kessel PVBM knows too well the repercussions of human trafficking on people.
500 Years on, St Teresa of Avila still inspires
This year has marked the 500th year since the birth of St Teresa of Avila. To celebrate the occasion and to explore Teresa’s spiritual wisdom for today, Infant Jesus Parish, Morley and the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation recently co-facilitated a conference entitled Teresa 2015: A Woman for Our Times.
Special visit brightens children’s week
Students who are currently being assisted through the St Vincent De Paul Society’s Belmont Homework Centre were recently delighted to receive a special visit from real-life birds of prey.
Brighton Catholic Primary celebrates Sorry Day
Students and teachers at Brighton Catholic Primary came together this week, Tuesday, 26 May, for the annual celebration of Sorry Day.
Mandorla celebrates 30th anniversary with retrospective exhibition
The Mandorla Art Award is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Retrospective Exhibition on show at the New Norcia Art Gallery and Museum.
Safeguarding children – the time is right, says expert
As the national press focusses on the Royal Commission’s latest hearing in Ballarat, a contrasting glimmer of hope is rising in the Archdiocese of Perth.
Women in the Church: Mercy Health nursing assistant has X Factor
Australians may soon become aware of a well-kept secret that residents and staff at Claremont aged care home Mercy Place Mont Clare have been privy to for a while – their much-loved nursing assistant has the voice of an angel.
Magna Carta legacy lives on at Notre Dame thanks to generosity of donors
A framed replica of Magna Carta, graciously donated to The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law, Fremantle, concluded the School’s highly successful Eminent Speakers Series last month, 15 April.
Vinnies asks for help to Rebuild Lives this winter
Western Australia’s largest and most trusted emergency relief provider, the St Vincent de Paul Society, has launched its 2015 Winter Appeal, and is asking the community to support Vinnies in its efforts to Rebuild Lives this winter.
Hundreds voice pro-life message at annual rally
Around 850 people were on hand to make a stand against abortion in the annual Walk and Rally for Life at Parliament House last week on Tuesday, 12 May.
