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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
PLENARY 2020: Listening and Dialogue a landmark moment for Church
While people were still sharing their stories of faith and of God with the Plenary Council last night and the final numbers won’t be known for a couple of weeks, the Listening and Dialogue stage is considered a “landmark moment” for the Catholic Church in Australia.
Project Compassion empowering Australians to make a world of difference
This March, tens of thousands of Australians will fundraise for Caritas Australia’s international programs as part of the agency’s main annual appeal, Project Compassion.
Archbishop Mark Coleridge delivers final homily at Vatican Summit
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge delivered the homily at the final Mass of the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors.
NATIONAL: CARDINAL PELL UPDATE: Convicted on five counts, verdict will be appealed
An Australian court has this week found Cardinal George Pell guilty on five charges related to the sexual abuse of two 13-year-old boys; he will return for sentencing on 13 March, but the cardinal’s lawyer has already announced plans to appeal the conviction.
Former Victorian Senator appointed as NCEC Executive Director
Former Victorian Senator Jacinta Collins has been appointed Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) by the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education.
NCEC chairman Greg Crafter AO said Jacinta is renowned as a strong advocate for social justice and quality education across all sectors.
“Jacinta brings a wealth of experience, skills and dedication to the role,...
Eva Skira attains significant Order of Australia award
It is not hard to believe that St John of God Health Care Chair of Trustees Eva Skira AO is now a recipient of the Member of the Order of Australia award – the third highest honour in the country.
Catholic Church in Australia and Plenary Councils: Our rich history
As the Church in Australia moves towards its first Plenary Council in more than 80 years, it could hardly be said that its past conciliar experience looms large; in fact, it has been largely forgotten.
Plenary 2020: A whole Church entering into mission, dialogue and discernment
Director for the Office of Evangelisation from the Diocese of Broken Bay, Daniel Ang, who is also a member of the Executive Committee, Plenary Council 2020, gave this insightful outline at the commencement of the process in 2018.
NATIONAL: Catholic Mission complete Myanmar hike, next location announced
After almost a year of training and fundraising, eight people representing Catholic Mission concluded their trekking adventure with Mass at Yangon’s St Mary Cathedral last month.
NATIONAL: Mission conference the perfect prelude to an extraordinary month
Registrations are open for the biennial ‘Mission: one heart many voices’ conference to be held in May. Photo: Supplied.
Registrations are open for the biennial ‘Mission: one heart many voices’ conference to be held in May this year, in what some are saying is the ideal opening to October’s Extraordinary Missionary Month.
The fourth instalment of one of Australia’s premier conferences ...
