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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Profound impact of childhood emphasised during Child Protection Week
This year’s Child Protection Week theme emphasised the profound impact that the starting point in a child’s life has on their future, including where they live, how they live, and the environment in which they grow.
New John XXIII College Principal aims to see God in all things
New John XXIII College Principal Daniel Mahon commitment to Catholic education is unwavering, and he has a deep affinity for Ignatian spirituality, which echoes the school’s faith focus on bringing each student to an awareness of God’s presence in all things.
Bishop Gibney’s Cross returns to the Archdiocese
The Crucifix, 380mm X 170mm in size, is made of wood with brass caps and a long chain attached, in addition to having a brass figure of Jesus Christ on the cross and a brass medallion to the Blessed Virgin to whom Gibney was dedicated.
The Record Magazine Issue 41 [September 2023]
Welcome to Issue 41 of The Record Magazine.
On our front cover, we feature the lifesize giant cross created by students as part of the Archbishop’s 2023 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools.
Don’t miss Archbishop Costelloe’s speech at the Australasian Catholic Press Association Dinner, where he spoke about Pope Francis message for the World Day of Social Communications.
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Statement on Vatican Investigation to Broome Emeritus Bishop Christopher Saunders
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week issued a statement on the Vatican investigation into Broome Emeritus Bishop Christopher Saunders.
New Catholic Homes aged care residence blessed by Archbishop Costelloe in Belmont
The 96-place residence, located near the Swan River just off Great Eastern Highway in Belmont, offers relaxed, riverside living for older people who need high-quality care and support.
Knowledge of Scripture is Knowledge of Christ! BJ Hickey Scholarship Applications to Open Once again
Applicants need not be academics or have an academic background – they do need to have a passion to know and further their understanding of the scriptures and to help others with that knowledge.
A Million Miles Away
In adapting Mexican American astronaut José Hernández’s memoir “Reaching for the Stars”, Director Alejandra Abella traces the remarkable journey from child migrant farm worker to NASA engineer and candidate for a place on the space shuttle.
Caritas Australia confirms attack on Caritas-Spes
Caritas-Spes Ukraine employees were unharmed, but the warehouse with everything inside burned to the ground, including 33 pallets of food packages, 10 pallets of hygiene kits and canned food, 10 pallets of generators and clothes are confirmed as destroyed.
Perth Catholics encouraged to engage with First Nations people at local Social Justice Statement launch
Facilitated by Justice, Ecology and Development Office Director Carol Mitchell, the Perth Launch opened to an emotive vision of ‘You’re the Voice’ at the Newman Siena Centre in Doubleview, with a Welcome to Country provided by New Norcia born Benedictine Sr Veronica Willaway OSB.
