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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Faith communities must find sense of purpose and identity in Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking to Principals and teachers at the annual Thanksgiving Mass for Catholic Education Western Australia, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe said that any Christian faith community, including an educational faith community, if it is to be a living expression of a gospel culture, must ultimately find its sense of purpose and identity in Jesus Christ. Photo: Ron Tan.
Any Christian faith
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St Mary’s says ‘Thanks’ to Volunteers
Perth's St Mary's Cathedral recently hosted a special thank-you to volunteers in recognition of their dedication and service.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photos: Joshua Low
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Photo: Joshua Low.
Pastoral response to Domestic Violence addressed in latest resource
Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin launched the new resource “A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence” at the Catholic Social Services Western Australia symposium on 25 November 2021. Photo: Sourced.
“On average,
every week one woman dies because of family violence; one of four children
experience the fear and distress of witnessing their mother being abused.”
These were
some o...
Palms Australia’s ‘Neighbours without borders’ inspired by Fratelli Tutti
Palms Australia volunteers viewing an Indigenous map. Over 1550 Australians, at 103 Orientation Courses, have been prepared to engage in these challenging cross-cultural relationships to build understanding, acceptance, and care, and provide the assistance requested, across 41 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Photo: Supplied.
A concept of Pope Francis
expressed in “Fratelli Tutti...
New Norcia awarded by Tourism council for influencing local culture
New Norcia, won silver in the Cultural Tourism category at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner, presented by Tourism Council WA at Crown Perth on 13 November.
Broome Diocese issues urgent call for volunteer workers
The Diocese of Broome has this week issued an urgent call to Perth Catholics to volunteer in various towns across the diocese.
The Diocese of Broome provides essential services to a number of Aboriginal communities, but due to COVID-19 border restrictions, interstate volunteers are unable to enter Western Australia.
Families encouraged to pick up reflective journal this Advent
The Archdiocese’s Centre for Life Marriage & Family (CLMF) has recently introduced its latest resource – an Advent reflection journal – which aims to aid in spiritual enrichment among the faithful as Christmas draws near.
Eastern Catholic Bishops Tarabay and Rabbat issue a united plea to both the religious and civil leaders of Lebanon
The Eparch of the Maronites in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, along with Eparch of the Melkites in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Bishop Robert Rabbat issued a joint call for a National Reconciliation in Lebanon.
Bishop Sproxton: ‘Celebrate the lives of people with disability’
Bishop Delegate for Disability and Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week said International Day of People with Disability on 3 December is a chance for Catholic communities to celebrate the lives, achievements and contributions of 4.4 million Australians with a disability.
New catechists program completed; local parish catechists honoured at launch
The new Parish Religious Education program, Gathered in My Name, developed by the Catholic Education Western Australia Catechist Service, is finally complete.
