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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Mongolian UNDA alum awarded
Notre Dame alumnus, Ganzorig Vanchig, was recognised alongside Oscar-winning actress, Charlize Theron, as a 2014 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum on March 11, 2014.
Priest who led Lebanon’s Caritas heads to new exarchate in Africa
From Lebanon, where he led the church’s response to one of history’s biggest humanitarian crises, Maronite Chorbishop Simon Faddoul will carry with him to Africa the motto he took when he was ordained a priest 27 years ago: “Here I am Lord, send me.”
A joy that cannot be contained
Moments after Fr Crispin Witika was ordained a priest on March 21, the front-row pew at St Mary’s Cathedral erupted in joyous song and ululating voices.
Light of Christ in a myriad of guises
Lumen Christi College Gosnells celebrated Harmony Day on March 21 to mark acceptance, tolerance and justice as the foundations of a Catholic community and of Australia’s civic society.
Beloved teacher recognised for 42 years of service
Peter Elloy celebrated his 70th birthday and 42 years’ service at La Salle College on March 19.
Justin Langer to speak on the difference his faith makes
Former Australian test cricketer Justin Langer will share how his Catholic faith inspires him at the fourth instalment of The Catholic Man Breakfast Series (CMBS) hosted by Archbishop of Perth, Timothy Costelloe SDB and sponsored by menALIVE.
Year Sevens have a rip-roaring time
Our recent Year Seven camp holds lots of memories that we hope to share with Kolbe’s current and future students, writes Gabbi Williams and Claudia Schicker from Kolbe College.
All Saints’ great love at the coal face
Father Vinh Dong and a group of parishioners from All Saints Parish in Greenwood spent three weeks in Vietnam recently, where they distributed 300kg of donations to some of the country’s estimated 1.5 million orphans.
Richard pitches tent with Christ
March 9 saw a momentous event for the Ukrainian Catholic community of St John the Baptist Church in Maylands as the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia, Bishop Peter Stasiuk CSsR ordained Perth teacher and icon painter, Richard Charlwood to the Diaconate in a liturgical celebration of great colour, prayerfulness and dignity, writes Robert Hiini.
St Mary’s goes green for Eire’s saint
For many, St Patrick’s Day conjures up images of drinking, partying and the colour green. But as Fr Laurence Murphy SDS said last Monday, the festive occasion was also a hallmark of Christianity.
