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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
John XXIII fresco celebrates saint-to-be
By Michael Soh
John XXIII College has commissioned a world-renowned artist to paint a fresco of the school’s patron saint in celebration of his upcoming canonisation.
Born in New York, Dr Alan Pascuzzi is based in Florence where he is an artist and professor in fine arts and art history.
His works are completed in the same way as they were created during the Renaissance period.
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We must heal wounds, warm hearts
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB received a jubilant welcome upon his first visit to Holy Cross Parish, Hamilton Hill, on Sunday, April 6.
Make sure it’s the ethical Easter Bunny
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) has joined the Slavery Free Chocolate for Easter campaign in an effort to save children, predominantly in West Africa, who are trafficked into picking cocoa to make chocolate.
New body to channel people’s passion for justice
Mother of three Carol Mitchell says she’s excited to be in charge of the newly established Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO) for the Archdiocese of Perth.
Hearts entwined, Mary and Adeline
On Tuesday, March 25, the joyful Marian Feast of the Annunciation, the Schoenstatt Shrine at Mt Richon was full as around 45 people came to witness another young adult ‘exchange her heart’ with the Blessed Mother in Schoenstatt’s Jubilee Year.
Maggie sets up project to fight poverty in India
Personally witnessing the poverty of people in the southern region of India has inspired Morley parishioner Maggie Box to establish RESTORE, a project that will offer Perth Catholics the chance to help improve the living conditions of those existing in substandard housing.
Naitanui has God on his side
West Coast Eagles star Nic Naitanui says he is immensely grateful for the gifts and opportunities God has given him to become one of the AFL’s most exciting players.
Speaking at the ‘Celebrating God’s Gift of Sport’ event at St George’s Anglican Cathedral in Perth on April 6, Naitanui revealed the important role his faith in God has had in his life.
The Eagles’ ruckman often uses Twit...
Holy Cross welcomes its first littlies
Holy Cross College has taken a significant step in its development with the arrival of students in kindergarten – Year 2.
Hundreds gather to acknowledge loss and pain
Dozens of white dove-shaped balloons were released into the air on Saturday March 29 outside St Mary’s Cathedral in honour of the International Day of the Unborn Child.
We must work together for our kids
The Archdiocese of Perth launched its Sacramental Policy for School Aged Children at the Vietnamese Catholic Centre in Westminster on March 20, in front of educators, clergy, and members of advocacy.
