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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Local MP inspires, challenges
Although conventional wisdom suggests religion and politics should not be discussed in polite society, these topics were exactly what was discussed when local MP for Hasluck Ken Wyatt visited St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford recently.
St Paul’s kids learn from Jewish friends
Children from St Paul’s Parish in Mount Lawley visited Perth’s Jewish synagogue on May 13 in preparation for their First Holy Communion next month.
Family scared, need urgent assistance
A woman claiming to have been abused by multiple paedophile rings in the UK believes her two young children were being monitored by the same abusers and is hoping her application for a protection visa will allow her to remain in Perth.
Como to host healing mission
A five-night healing mission delivered by international presenter Diana Mascarenhas, focusing on the healing of memories and past hurts, will be held at the Holy Family Church in Como, commencing on May 26.
Looking forward to serving in Perth
Perth Deacon Mark Baumgarten, Rome-based for now, shares his latest update on the tumult of life and the things to come.
Eight graduate from Acts 2
“Do we believe God is as Jesus said he is”? Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB challenged those present at the 2013 graduation for Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation (Acts2CoME) on April 23.
Geraldton youth excited for music trip
The Geraldton Catholic Youth Group is very excited about its trip to Perth for the Steve Angrisano music workshop to be held from May 24-26.
Mission sisters working to aid poor in Sudan, India
About 50 people gathered at the Catholic Pastoral Centre of Our Lady of the Mission in Highgate on April 27 to listen to the experiences of Sr Margaret Scott RNDM, who is on home leave after spending the last six and a half years in South Sudan.
Fatima takes to the streets of Freo
A large crowd attended the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Fremantle on May 13, taking to the streets in procession with Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey in honour of Our Lady who appeared in Fatima 97 years ago.
A decade’s journey to the priesthood
DEACON Renald Anthony’s 10-year journey to the priesthood, which began in India when he was 17, will be complete on May 23 when he is ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Perth.
With less than 10 days until his ordination, the 27-year-old said he’s feeling relaxed, although he admits he has a few nerves.
“I’ve spent my time inside the seminary, well hidden, and even when I became ...
