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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishops’ statement calls for ‘new engagement’ with First Peoples
This year’s statement, Listen, Learn, Love: A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, was launched in Western Sydney on Thursday morning by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service.
Australian delegation reassures Ukraine of prayers during tour
The tour by delegates from the ACBC of war-torn Ukraine at the invitation of Ukrainian Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR took place from 8 to 11 August and was an important opportunity to witness first-hand the human experience of the damage and destruction.
Understanding the Catholic faith with a new AI-inspired app
St John of God Health Care has opened two new Head to Health adult mental health services in Gosnells and Mirrabooka to provide free advice, support and, if needed, assessment and treatment for people in these communities experiencing stress, anxiety and other mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Sound of music delights seniors
More than a dozen residents, and a number of lucky staff, were captivated throughout the 45-minute performance, which saw a spectacular string ensemble perform an intimate concert of exhilarating and joyful music.
Australian politicians witness Caritas Australia at work in the Solomon Islands
The cross-party group of Parliamentarians was able to witness how local communities are dealing with the impacts of inequality, climate change and natural disasters.
Catholics reminded to preach the Gospel always, everywhere
A new document from the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry titled Evangelisation, offers a scriptural and theological reflection on the proclamation of the Gospel through the lenses of encounter, discipleship and mission.
National Music and Liturgy Conference set to lead delegates to an encounter with Christ
Among the keynote speakers is academic director of the Notre Dame Centre for Liturgy and director of education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, Professor Timothy O’Malley PhD.
New academic centre designed to foster intellectual growth
Designed to foster intellectual growth and provide access to a library collection of 25,000 books, the centre is a testament to the institution’s dedication to excellence in higher education.
Church leaders in Australia welcome Synod working document
ACBC President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and a member of the Synod’s preparatory commission, said it had been an extraordinary process to get to this point, with Catholics across the world helping shape the working document.
The courage to flee war-torn Ukraine
It’s been one year and four months for Anastasiia and her son who remain in Romania who have been warmly welcomed by JRS Romania and the local community, while the process of integrating into the new country has been a difficult journey.
