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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Chisholm students win state award for planning their future suburb
Chisholm Catholic College Year 8 students were last year tasked with examining the suburb where they live and creating a vision that makes it ‘fit for purpose’ in 50 years’ time.
International mental health service reduces stigma and discrimination, thanks to St John of God
Haus Bung, located in Madang on Papua New Guinea’s north coast, is the nation’s first clubhouse for people experiencing mental health issues and was established by St John of God International Health on behalf of the Brothers of St John of God.
SPECIAL REPORT: Cardinal Pell’s faith, suffering remembered at Vatican funeral
The Holy Father, who had praised the Cardinal for keeping his faith “with perseverance even in the hour of trial,” arrived in St Peter’s Basilica at the end of the Mass to preside over the final rite of commendation, as he usually does for cardinals who die in Rome.
Biomedical scientist, teacher, Sheldon Burke answers the call to religious life
Perth man Sheldon Burke has last month commenced the last part of his journey to the priesthood, following his ordination to the Diaconate at Thornlie Parish Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Saturday 10 December by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
The Record Magazine Issue 38 – December 2022
Welcome to Issue 38 of The Record Magazine. Firstly, we feature a special interview with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and America Magazine journalist, Gerard O’Connell, who tells of Archbishop Costelloe’s words to Pope Francis, “The church in Australia is alive!”
The Life and Times of Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell kisses a crucifix at the entrance of the Church of St Maria Domenica Mazzarello in Rome 20 March 2004. Cardinal Pell celebrated his first Mass at his titular church - a church in the Diocese of Rome that a new cardinal is given title to. Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal in October 2003. Photo: CNS/Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press.
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POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI REMEMBRANCE MASS: Feast of Epiphany an opportunity to proclaim Christ to the whole world, recalls Archbishop Costelloe
More than 800 people gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sunday 8 January for the 11am Mass on the Feast of the Epiphany, following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday 31 December, aged 95, nearly 10 years after leaving the papacy to retire to what he said would be a life of prayer and study.
Catholic Bishops praise Cardinal Pell’s ‘strong and clear leadership’
Australia’s Catholic Bishops have mourned the passing of Cardinal George Pell, who died in Rome age 81 after suffering a heart attack, brought on by complications from hip replacement surgery.
A moment of pride and gratitude at Centacare Employment and Training Fremantle
Richard Nettles started attending Centacare’s SEE Program in October 2021, during which he was able to explore his creative talent through the program’s extracurricular activity day by making artwork and sharing his love for indigenous art with his peers.
Flame Congress to enrich lives of Perth Catholics
The theme of this year’s Flame Ministries Congress is ‘Heart of Worship’ and the aim is to bring participants into a deeper and more intimate relationship with God.
