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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Kalamunda parish celebrates the past
As Catholic European settlers arrived in the Kalamunda parish in the early 1950s, their skills were immediately utilised to build the first church in the area – now Holy Family Catholic Parish.
Connecting newly-arrived people with established Australians
Perth is set to join a new initiative currently spreading across the nation: Welcome Dinners for local migrants, international students, refugees and asylum seekers to share a meal with local, established Australians.
Discovering beauty within Kolkata’s poverty
As Syona Fernandez prepared for her journey into the depths of Kolkata’s poverty late last year, she was prepared for a culture shock, but she was surprised by the impact the experience would have on her faith.
Academia and swimming a happy medley for Brianna
Being able to combine her love of swimming with her dream to become a doctor underpinned world-leading elite athlete Brianna Throssell’s decision to study at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
CYM competition sculpts faith images from sand
More than 50 youth from across Perth last week worked together to sculpt faith-minded images from sand in a competition hosted by Catholic Youth Ministry Perth.
Local nurse delivers safer birthing in Papua New Guinea
Clinical Nurse at St John of God Murdoch Hospital Jodie Thompson recently visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) to help build a regional birthing suite and provide labour and delivery training to local community health workers.
Faith in the public square: The Hon Tim Fischer inspires at Catholic breakfast
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, the Hon Tim Fischer AC, last week engaged in a discussion with more than 200 men on faith, politics, war and his 1,000 days as the first resident of Rome, Australian Ambassador to the Holy See.
Rite of Election – Photo story
The Rite of Election of Catechumens and Formal Recognition of Candidates Liturgy was celebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, 26 February 2015.
24 Hours for the Lord a time “rich in Mercy”
In a letter to all priests across Perth, Archbishop Costelloe said that some parishes may begin the 24-hour period with a specially designed liturgical celebration on the Friday evening.
Flame 25th Congress the most powerful yet
The Annual Flame Ministries International (FMI) Conference on 23-25 January produced the most powerful line up of speakers in the group’s 25-year history, according to founder Eddie Russell.
