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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vinnies WA launches Winter Appeal with FDV focus
Vinnies WA has launched its Annual Winter Appeal, urging the community to support women and children escaping family and domestic violence.
Vietnamese Catholic Community celebrates the life of Sister Patricia Byrne RNDM
The Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth responds with great gratitude for the 30 years of service Sister Patricia Byrne (formerly Sister M St Gemma Galgani) RNDM dedicated to the Vietnamese and Cambodian refugee communities of Perth. Having had a very full and rich life of education, travel and an abundance of helping others, many are grateful to have crossed paths with her.
Head of Ethiopian Catholic Church says Australians are helping to build the country anew
They make up less than two per cent of the population but run more than 430 schools, most of them in poor, regional areas: the head of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, says it is support from Catholics in places such as Australia that makes a brighter future possible.
Faith and friendship connect and enrich international communities
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton met with representatives of Timor-Leste and the Philippines and discussed how faith and connections enrich international communities.
Interview with Southern Cross WA CEO Clare Grieveson
Clare Grieveson is the new CEO at Southern Cross Care (WA), a major provider of health, care and accommodation needs for the ageing and those living with disability and mental illness in Western Australia.
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.
