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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Give a Gift for Change and transform lives this Christmas
Your gift will create change for women, men and children who suffer the indignity of poverty and injustice in more than 10 countries around the world.
Caritas Jerusalem employee killed while sheltering with her family in Gaza
It is with great sorrow that Caritas Australia reports the loss of a 26-year-old Caritas Jerusalem lab technician Viola, who lost her life alongside her toddler and husband, with her sister and her two children also among the casualties.
Church says referendum result should usher in new era
Darwin Bishop Gauci said while the debate leading up to the referendum was “intense and, at times, challenging”, there was an “overwhelming consensus […] that more should be done to address the injustice experienced by so many First Nations people”.
Joy in abundance as Fr John Joseph is ordained to the priesthood
Newly ordained Little Eucharistic Brothers of the Divine Will Fr John Joseph LEB said that in the lead up to his priestly ordination, he was conscious of the momentous shift it would constitute in his life.
Education Symposium to question are we listening
Hosted by the National Catholic Education Commission, the Australian Catholic Education Symposium is held online in October to celebrate World Teachers Day and aims to engage Catholic system and school leaders, educators and staff in topics of interest to stimulate professional dialogue in their communities.
One million children praying the Rosary can change the world
As part of this year’s campaign, ACN invites children to meditate on the biblical passage in which St Joseph is warned by an angel, in a dream, to leave immediately for Egypt.
Caritas Australia confirms attack on Caritas-Spes
Caritas-Spes Ukraine employees were unharmed, but the warehouse with everything inside burned to the ground, including 33 pallets of food packages, 10 pallets of hygiene kits and canned food, 10 pallets of generators and clothes are confirmed as destroyed.
Bishops Conference and CRA publish Royal Commission update
Following the format of the initial response, the new report lists each relevant Royal Commission recommendation, the response that was given in 2018 and a high-level summary of work undertaken in the five years since.
Work should be for the common good, says St Vincent De Paul Society
Work should be, the statement from St Vincent De Paul Society explained, for the common good, with employees treated as people first and not units of labour to be used for purely economic ends.
Online launch to celebrate the Season of Creation 2023
An ecumenical celebration, the Season of Creation is an opportunity for us all to express our shared commitment to the environment, with this year’s theme being ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow.’
