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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic men’s seminar launches to encourage all men in the faith
The 2021 Australian Catholic Men’s Gathering features an introductory video session, three keynote presentations, a commissioning, and a conclusion. The keynote presentations were delivered by Tomasz Juszczak (Man of God), Tim Davis (Man of Service), and Shayne Bennett (Man of Character).
Sydney Catholic Schools have three alums on Olympic soccer team
Three of Australia’s Olyroos Olympic soccer squad hailing from Sydney and have attended neighbouring Catholic schools. Goalkeepers Jordan Holmes and Tom Glover went to Aquinas Catholic College in suburban Menai, while midfielder Cameron Devlin attended St Patrick’s College in suburban Sutherland. It is believed to be the first time three players had made a national squad from the same area of Sydney, known as The Shire. By Debbie Cramsie, CNS.
ACRATH launches anti-trafficking appeal with a ‘call to action’
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) launched its annual appeal on 30 July 2021 intending to restore dignity and bring hope to people who have been trafficked or enslaved.
Catholic groups gather for national online consultation
Leaders from ecclesial communities and lay movements from across the country have last week come together for the first time to explore ways of identifying, networking and supporting communities into the future.
Broken Bay and Parramatta to cohost Euthanasia talks
The Diocese of Broken Bay is joining with the Diocese of Parramatta to host a series of three talks in August ahead of the expected introduction of a draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill to NSW Parliament.
Catholic Church, Network Ten to mark 50-year milestone
The longest-running program on Australian commercial television, Mass for You at Home, will celebrate 50 years on our screens when Mass is broadcast into people’s living rooms on August 1.
Monique Earsman named new Catholic Social Services Executive Director
The new Executive Director of Catholic Social Services has worked in roles across the Federal and Australian Capital Territory Parliaments and the Church.
Ukrainian Catholics celebrate historic moment of enthronment
Ukrainian Catholic Church Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR has been enthroned as the third Eparch for Ukrainians in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania, in a traditional Eastern Rite service in Melbourne.
Online 2021 Catholic Men’s Gathering centralised on Acts 2:37
The Year of Saint Joseph will be a crucial motivator for participants of the 2021 Australian Catholic Men’s Gathering, which will be launched nationally online from 31 July.
Invitation to serve on the Council for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry
Baptised Catholics are invited to submit expressions of interest to serve on a national advisory body to the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry (BCELM).
