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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Spiritual outpouring expected for Perth’s newest pastoral area
The first sight Fr Vinh Dong shows me when I arrive at his new residence in Banksia Grove is the water damage inflicted by a burst water pipe the previous evening.
Como Parish celebrates Chinese New Year
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week celebrated Mass on Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Catholic Parish Como for the Chinese Catholic Community in celebration of Chinese New Year.
Fresh fire ignited for youth
“The whole event just made me want to connect with God,” said 13-year-old high school student, Stefan, as he left Perth’s first Ignite Youth event recently, held at Prendiville Catholic College in Ocean Reef.
Dr Matthew Tan embarks on a theology of running away
One may wonder what U2’s famous song Where the streets have no name could possibly have in common with the Book of Exodus, or what connection could be made between rock/metal band Evanescence’ s Anywhere and St John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul.
Opening of St John Bosco College – the future of Catholic education
Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe last week said that he was thrilled to bestow his blessing on the first school in WA bearing the name of the founder of his order, Don Bosco.
Perth’s latest pastoral area receives Pope’s blessing
A great sense of excitement permeated through the 400-strong crowd at the Banksia Grove Catholic Primary School when, on 1 February, inaugural priest Father Vinh Dong unveiled two foundational stones personally blessed by Pope Francis.
