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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) Unite Rally lights fires of faith!
Organised by the Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) crowds at the post WYD Unite Rally were treated to an evening of music, interviews, drama, fellowship and dance, featuring priest-musician Fr Rob Galea.
Archbishop Costelloe repeats apology at Parliamentary Inquiry
Attending before the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee’s inquiry Monday 11 September, Archbishop Costelloe began his testimony with his repeated “sincere apology to those who have been so badly wronged by members of the Catholic Church”.
New Vocations Office website launched at Youth Rally
The aim of the new website is to enhance the reach, support and engagement with all members of the community who are searching for ways to act on their calling from God.
Socktober 2023: Uniting Catholic Schools in Australia to Score Big for Social Justice in Timor-Leste
As the superstars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked their goals, the launch of Socktober 2023 will have students across Australia kicking their own, and for a good cause.
Fr Francis Ughanze honoured at Golden Jubilee celebration
Fellow clergy, parishioners young and old, friends and community members gathered in May to celebrate the Golden Jubilee and farewell of former Palmyra Parish Priest Fr Francis Ughanze, in which he spoke about the God’s love for each of us, and the role of the priest.
ACRATH Staff and Members Make Annual Advocacy Visit to Parliament House
Commencing Monday 4 September, ACRATH delegates worked to engage with members of Parliament to bring attention to pressing issues surrounding human trafficking and modern slavery, and advocate for systemic change.
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY: New logo a reminder to pray and discern
The 2023-2024 Perth Archdiocesan Assembly, continued Fr Vincent, is the first of its kind for the Archdiocese and was announced Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB in April 2023, and launched on Trinity Sunday 4 June 2023 at St Mary’s Cathedral.
SPECIAL REPORT: Life of Don Bosco to become focus at Perth parishes
Perth parishes are set to become host to the relics of one of the world’s most revered saints.
Among the revered sites to host the statue are St Mary’s Cathedral Perth, Kelmscott Parish Good Shepherd Church, Fremantle Parish St Patrick’s Basilica, Lockridge Parish Good Shepherd Church, and Banksia Grove Parish John Paul II Church.
St John of God Health Care recognised for outreach health care service
One of eight outreach services delivered by St John of God Health Care, Horizon House provides safe, stable accommodation to young people aged 16-22 years who are currently experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.
