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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Firm friendships celebrated on International Day
Hamersley resident Alan Williams and Kingsley local George Wakelin visit Mercy Place Edgewater every Thursday where they socialise with residents, accompany them on walks in the garden and help with various activities, including morning exercises.
Palms Australia invites Perth Catholics to celebrate the return to global mission
Palms Australia Executive Director Roger O’Halloran is making a call out to Perth Catholics interested in mission opportunities.
Hundreds gather for Schoenstatt pilgrimage
More than 140 people came together in May for the annual Schoenstatt pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin Mary.
St Norbert’s community come together for 888th anniversary
St Norbert’s College community has celebrated the 888th anniversary of Norbert’s death with an incredible variety of activities.
Artistic talents on stage and canvas, Spirit of the Arts Festival is back for 2022
After limitations in 2020 and 2021, this year’s Spirit of the Arts Performing Arts Festival begins on 21 July with a Praise and Worship celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth.
Deacons wife Saroya Powell shares her experience
Following the invitation for expressions of interest from Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB for men who are who are willing to discern whether the Permanent Diaconate may be God’s will for them, wife of Perth Permanent Deacon Mark Powell shares her experience.
Seafarers Appeal highlights harsh and demanding conditions on ships
With more than 28,000 merchant ships visit Australian ports each year, crewed by some 300,000 seafarers, an appeal being launched this Sunday across parishes aims to raise awareness of the needs of seafarers – Perth Deacon and former Director of the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre has shared his experience with Journey Radio Editor Max Norden.
Safeguarding Program Team adopts Laserfiche for Secure Information Governance
Like many workplaces across the Archdiocese, the lockdowns caused by COVID-19 meant the Safeguarding Program team needed to be able to work safely offsite, while also accessing data to continue the important implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Catholic Mission’s Workplace Giving campaign: “Together, we can reach out and give life”
Catholic Mission is launching its Workplace Giving campaign, “Together, we can reach out and give life”, to promote supporting mission programs through payroll deductions.
Archbishop Costelloe commences term as Conference President
At the Bishops Conference’s biennial election of president and vice-president in May, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was elected President, and Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP re-elected Vice-President.
