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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Homelessness forum a first
In nineteenth century London, the existence of slums was generally attributed to the “laziness, sin and vices of the lower class”, Centacare Director Tony Pietropiccolo told those at the Shelter WA Forum on May 20, and he is concerned Australian society is heading down this same erroneous path.
LifeLink Day celebrated with pride
Hundreds of students from Catholic schools and many Church and civic dignitaries came together on May 23 to mark this year’s LifeLink launch at Irene McCormack Catholic College, in aid of Catholic agencies working with those in need.
Perth’s Sinéad Ireland-bound
Not only is the 2011 Perth Rose of Tralee (ROT) winner a staff member at the school, former student Sinéad Lehane has been named the 2014 Perth Rose of Tralee winner on Saturday, May 17.
A priest through the faith of others
Renald Anthony was clearly overjoyed at St Mary’s Cathedral, last Friday night, to be ordained a priest before his family and friends, attributing to God and to them the living fulfilment of his vocation.
Neuroscientist to speak on Pornography’s effects
Catholics will get the chance to hear from one of the world’s leading experts on the devastating personal and social effects of pornography at a special event in Perth, next week.
Sacrament brings healing to the sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was administered at a special service at St Mary’s Cathedral on May 25.
Young and old join to mark 100 years
Hundreds of past and current students and staff gathered on May 24 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of St Michael’s Catholic Primary School in Bassendean.
Conversion on disability to continue
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has written a letter upon the 15th anniversary of One in Christ, a landmark document in the Archdiocese of Perth about disability in the context of the Church. The Archbishop’s letter is printed in full, below.
Budget delivers greater choice: UNDA
The Federal Government released its first budget last week, which included extensive changes to Higher Education (HE) funding. What do the changes mean for the University of Notre Dame Australia? The Record spoke to its Vice Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond to find out.
Seminarians, Ordinariate celebrate Evensong
The parish of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross celebrated Evensong and Benediction in its Maylands Church of St Ninian and St Chad on May 11.
