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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Applecross Parish known for offering something for all
In anticipation of the 70th anniversary of Applecross Parish this weekend, Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po highlighted the strength and unity of the community, while emphasising the occasion as an opportunity to remember parish members of the past.
Hundreds gather for Schoenstatt pilgrimage
More than 140 people came together in May for the annual Schoenstatt pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin Mary.
Corpus Christi procession draws crowd at Canning Vale
More than 200 Canning Vale parishioners came together for the Feast of Corpus Christi to participate in the annual procession
Plenary Council Second Assembly: Day 2 Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsSmZ8EiSBI
Iona presents paper cranes in solidarity with Ukraine
Iona Presentation College Senior students have recently presented a special gift to the Ukrainian Catholic parish of St John the Baptist Maylands, demonstrating their support, care and prayers for a cease to the war.
Port Kennedy Parish invited to be a lamp on a lampstand for the whole community
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton greets the parish community of Port Kennedy, Sunday 24 April, which also saw the installation of new Parish Priest, Fr Giovanni Raffaele. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
The theme of keeping
the flame alive in our hearts was reflected in last Sunday’s Gospel, said Perth
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, in his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday.
Speaking at Port
Kennedy Pari...
Easter in the Parishes 2022: Armadale, Wanneroo and Lynwood/Langford
Parishes across Perth celebrated the various liturgies of Easter in a variety of ways this year, including the Vigil at Lynwood Langford St Jude’s Church, A contemplative Way of the Cross at Wanneroo and a Tableau style Stations of the Cross led by youth at Armadale Parish.
Lynwood
Langford
Parishioners
from St Jude’s Church Lynwood Langford parish came together for the Easter
Vigil.
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Jesus is the face of the father’s mercy, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking to parishioners at the Ellenbrook Parish St Helena’s Church, Archbishop Costelloe reflected on the parable of the prodigal son from Luke’s gospel.
Perth Catholics come together to support Ukraine
Ukrainian Parish Priest Fr Ihor Holovko spoke of the deep sadness of his people and the horror which is being visited upon them during Ash Wednesday Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Hundreds gathered for a community prayer service on Sunday 6 March, led by the Ukrainian Association of WA Inc and Archbishop Costelloe composed a prayer, encouraging Perth Catholics to pray for peace.
Loss is made endurable by love and it is love that will echo through eternity
The gift of life was celebrated on the feast of the Annunciation as Catholics gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral Perth on 26 March to observe the Day of the Unborn Child. By Lissette Jas, Pregnancy Assistance Inc. By Lisette Jas.
