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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Motions Framework Published for Second Council Assembly
The Framework for Motions that will be considered during the second assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia in July, arising from four years of national conversation, have been published.
Nyoongar Art at Chisholm Catholic College
Students and staff at Chisholm Catholic College celebrated Australia’s unique heritage with local art by current student, Shantaya Ryder, and mural art by Linda and Bruce Loo that represents both the college and Western Australia’s history and diversity.
Mass maps vibrant future for Perth’s Italian community
Italian Australians have celebrated the founding of the Italian Republic and the ongoing development of their community in Perth with a special Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral.
Perth prepares blessings as Plenary Council members move to the next phase
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will bless Perth’s delegation to the Fifth Plenary Council in Australia this Pentecost, preparing them for the next phase of the historic meeting when council members will come together in Sydney.
Students challenged at LifeLink launch – Be the difference in our society
Catholic school students have celebrated LifeLink Day in virtual space, this year, asking Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB what he sees as the trends needing the Church’s social action.
Fr Albert Saminedi Celebrates 30th Anniversary to the Priesthood
Fr Saminedi, who calls himself ‘Fr Sam’, celebrated his 30th anniversary as a priest in April surrounded by his parishioners at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Girrawheen. Having lived a full missionary life, this anniversary marks 20 years in Perth, after spending time studying and sacrificing to educate others around the globe.
Perth volunteers give flesh to the commandment ‘love as I have loved you’
Catholics have been challenged at a special Mass at the dawn of National Volunteer Week to embrace the fullness of the faith by loving others in concrete ways. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop Don Sproxton, also celebrated the good works of countless volunteers throughout the Archdiocese of Perth.
Catholic education commends the extension of the Sporting Schools Program
A re-elected Morrison Government’s commitment to provide more than $20 million to expand the Sporting Schools Program to Years 9 and 10 secondary students has been welcomed by Catholic Education.
Beloved portrait of late MercyCare resident returned to family after nearly three decades
A Western Australian family have revealed their close family ties to MercyCare’s rich history after they were reunited with a painted portrait of their late loved one close to three decades after her passing.
2022 Marian Lecture: Human Dignity – An Aussie Value?
The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat hosted the 2022 Marian Lecture at Newman College and the theme for the lecture was Human Dignity – An Aussie Value?
