In a special obituary written by Fr Maurice Toop himself, Perth Catholics gain a special insight in the life of the Perth priest who will be remembered fondly for his dedication to the ministry to indigenous people and love for the many people to whom he ministered in Northbridge, Highgate, Maylands, Northam, Osborne Park and the Diocese of Geraldton. He passed away peacefully on 13 August 2022.
Sisters of St Joseph Congregational Leader, Sister Monica Cavanagh reflected that as young Sisters, the Golden Jubilarians had in the words of Pope Francis, “bought a pair of walking shoes and set out on uncharted paths”.
Western Australian Sisters Alma Cabassi, Nola Goodwin and Maree Riddler were among those who celebrated their Golden Jubilee.
Chaplains and Pastoral Carers came together on 18 September 2022 to reflect and give thanks to God for their ministries in an inaugural Service of Blessing organised by the WA Heads of Churches.
Teenage band Vertigo, from Seton Catholic College, have professionally recorded two original songs at Vision Recording studios with Jon Clements. The band was awarded ‘most outstanding performance’ at the recent Catholic Performing Arts Festival last month.
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton represented the Archdiocese of Perth at a special commemoration service for the recently deceased Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Perth priest Fr Milton Arias was recently farewelled during a funeral service in his home Diocese of Valledupar, Columbia. Fr Milton passed away on 8 August 2022.
In an interview with The Record for his ordination to the priesthood in 2003, Fr Milton said he felt very privileged that God has called him.
Director of the National Centre for Evangelisation Malcolm Hart said all Catholics are invited to participate in Evangelise, which will feature some of Australia’s leading theologians, ministers, missionaries and pastoral leaders.
Ahead of an upcoming symposium focusing on child poverty, WA Anti-Poverty Week Committee Co-Chair, Centrecare Inc Director, Adj. Prof. Tony Pietropiccolo, explained to The Record that approximately three quarters of a million Australian children live in poverty, with 100,000 of these in Western Australia.
More than 100 members and supporters of the WA ACRATH community have last month come together, raising some $6000 towards supporting those affected by modern slavery.
A research project which explored the effectiveness of the Parish Renewal Priority Area has revealed priests and clergy are enthusiastic about building Parish communities that are active and vibrant.