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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: St Charles Seminary marks 80 years of service to Christ and his Church
The doors of St Charles Seminary were opened in 1942, following the purchase of block of land known as Garden Hill in Guildford.
The Seminary has this month celebrated it’s 80th anniversary, with past and present students, rectors, and special guests coming together to mark the occasion.
Help for Australians in Need urged as rates move higher
National President Claire Victory said the 2 November decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase the official rate by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent will hurt Australians already doing it tough.
St Catherine’s House of Hospitality renovations draws community together
It is common for the volunteers at St Catherine’s who work in the kitchen/dining area to regularly be asked “what is the background of this place? it has a special sense of tranquillity”. This is true, writes members of the St Catherine’s House of Hospitality Reference Committee.
New unit to reduce waiting times, avoid unnecessary overnight admissions
St John of God Midland Public Hospital CEO Paul Dyer said the new Ambulatory Emergency Care unit has been designed to reduce waiting times, improve patient flow, avoid unnecessary overnight admissions and enhance the patient experience.
2022 Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal for LifeLink: Housing strategy to see 12 new homes built over the next three years
“Identitywa has a Housing Strategy, and a strong commitment to providing high-quality housing that will see over 12 new homes built in a three-year period,” explained Identitywa Board Chair, Graeme Mander.
Dr Debra Sayce humbled and honoured to receive Educational Leader Award
“I recognise this award is truly about a flourishing Catholic education system where our students are provided with a quality faith-based education, enabling them to grow in their confidence, creativity, curiosity, and contribution, said Catholic Education WA Executive Director, Dr Debra Sayce who was recently honoured with the ACEL Pre-eminent Educational Leader Award at the ACEL WA 2022 Awards.
Studying at Notre Dame University now a ticket to the world
As part of the University’s goal of becoming a highly connected international institution, the University is delighted to announce its inclusion in the highly prestigious Global Gateway Network hosted by the University of Notre Dame in the United States.
A new era begins for Vinnies WA
Outgoing Vinnies WA President Gladys Demissie reflects on her term, noting that ‘Success only happens when we’re all in it together.’
Incoming President David Kennedy, from the Subiaco Conference, has previously served on State Council as Vice President. The father of four children and six grandchildren enjoys golf, swimming, cycling, oil painting and some minor consulting work with old client friends.
2022 LifeLink Christmas Appeal: Archbishop Costelloe urges everyone to roll up their sleeves and put faith into practice.
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“Let’s roll up our sleeves and put our faith into practice to help our brothers and sisters through direct involvement. These were the words of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at the 2022 LifeLink Christmas Appeal Liturgical Launch.
Exclusive interview: Australian Archbishop Costelloe tells Pope Francis ‘The church in Australia is alive.’
In their first private one-on-one conversation, Perth Archbishop and President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, the Most Reverend Timothy Costelloe SDB, told Pope Francis, “The church in Australia is alive!”
America Magazine journalist Gerard O’Connell recently spoke with Archbishop Costelloe via zoom.
