Speaking to The Record, Whitford Parish Priest Fr Cyprian Shikokoti said celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary has been a good opportunity to reflect on God’s goodness in our lives, embrace the present with joy, and look forward to the future with renewed courage and hope.
This November, thousands of people will be taking a moment to remember, pray for and support Christians suffering persecution around the world.
The movement originally commenced in WA at City Beach Parish, where founders Brian and Denise Mills hosted the first gatherings after their inspiring experience at the 1973 National Eucharistic Congress in Melbourne.
The visit of new Cardinal-designate Bishop Mykola Bychok and the Ukrainian clergy to Perth also included a meeting with 97-year-old Redemptorist priest Fr Thomas McFall, the oldest Redemptorist in Australia.
A new agency has this week been announced to enable priests and parishes to be supported in worship in addition to the ongoing provision of initial and ongoing formation of people.
The first-class relics – strands of hair – were housed in a gold reliquary and placed on the sanctuary in front of the altar.
Key organiser Michael Chong said beyond a journey of prayer and discovery, this recent Why Be Catholic conference by Evangelisation Australia is about building a lasting community.
Speaking about the recent Why Be Catholic Conference, Scarborough Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi emphasised that discernment, far from being a mere decision-making process, must be rooted in a deep awareness of God’s love.
A crowd of 300 people, joined by the Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral Perth to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Laying of the Foundation Stone at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Mullewa on Saturday 14 September.
The past year at St Charbel’s Maronite Church East Cannington has been marked by memorable milestones, including the church’s first parish Christmas party on December 16, and the celebration of Holy Week, especially Good Friday and Easter Sunday masses.