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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishops want Catholics singing from the same hymn book
The Bishops of Australia have last week launched a new liturgical worship book at the Catholic Leadership Centre in Melbourne, 30 years after the last one was published.
ACBC President encourages all to heed message of Pope Francis in Jubilee Year of Mercy
President of the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference, Archbishop Denis Hart, of Melbourne, last week delivered his 2016 Easter Message, encouraging all Catholics to heed the message of Pope Francis in the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2016: ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE: DHANIRAM’S STORY
Dhaniram is driven to help create change in his village. Through the grass-roots Hamara Haq (‘our rights’) project, run by Caritas India and supported by Caritas Australia, he’s gained the skills to help his community claim what’s rightfully theirs and develop their plan for a better future.
Priest writes letter to PM over asylum seekers debate
A Senior priest who works closely with asylum seekers in detention has called on the Prime Minister to end their incarceration.
Catholic schools partners in eliminating bullying
National Catholic Education Commission Executive Director, Ross Fox, says Catholic schools are committed to creating safe environments that are free from bullying for all students, but a review of the Safe Schools Coalition is appropriate.
Confronting family violence: A challenge for the Church to make a difference
The issue of family violence cannot be relegated to just another social justice issue that we need to pay attention to, Paul Linossier, Chief Executive of Wesley Mission, told Church leaders at a public forum addressing family violence last month.
Growing the Notre Dame Broome community the aim for new Head of Campus
Aboriginal health researcher and advocate, Dr Juli Coffin, hopes to build on the 20-year legacy of The University of Notre Dame Australia in Western Australia’s north-west in her new role as Executive Director and Head of the University’s Broome Campus.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2016: Knowledge helps our children grow – Hum Noy’s story
Imagine not being able to communicate with the people closest to you, even your own mum. Living with an intellectual disability is challenging in any country, but it’s especially difficult when you come from a poor family in Laos.
Bishop Max Davis Found Not Guilty
Bishop Max Davis, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of the Australian Defence Force, has this week been found not guilty of all accusations and charges relating to claims of historical incidents which were dealt with by the District Court of Western Australia during the period from 8-15 February 2016.
ACBC delegate for refugees speaks out on High Court decision
Australian Catholic Bishops Delegate for Refugees Bishop Vincent Long has last week commented on the High Court’s decision on offshore processing.
