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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Fr McCarthy appointed Bishop of Rockhampton
Father Michael McCarthy has been appointed by Pope Francis on March 10 as the new Bishop of Rockhampton in Queensland, five months after the position became vacant.
New Syro-Malabar Catholic eparchy in Australia to ‘start from zero’
The bishop appointed to head the newly erected Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle of Melbourne, Australia, said he has “a tough task ahead.”
Parramatta goes for growth with pastoral plan
A Pastoral Plan for the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta was launched on the weekend of 22-23 February.
Latin Mass gains stability to enrich Melbourne
Melbourne’s Latin Mass centre has been officially elevated to the status of a “personal parish” of the Archdiocese.
Uncertainty over Medjugorje event
Catholics in Australia’s Eastern States are confused about the upcoming visit of renowned Medjugorje author Wayne Weible.
Adelaide, but not Tasmania, to host 40 Days for Life
Claims that the Archdiocese of Adelaide had banned 40 Days for Life have proved to be incorrect, with confirmation the State will host the pro-life campaign commencing next week.
New postulants a welcome boost for Dominicans
Four new postulants have joined the Dominican Order in Australia, with the group moving in to St Laurence’s Priory in North Adelaide recently.
Uncertainty over Medjugorje event
Catholics in Australia’s Eastern States are confused about the upcoming visit of renowned Medjugorje author Wayne Weible.
Mr Weible is conducting an Australian tour from February 28 to March 15, where he will speak at 14 venues in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.
The Record understands Catholic priests, religious and laity in the area are uncertain whether attendance at Mr Weib...
Battle been going on for years
The recent battle between abortion supporters and the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants in Albury is the latest in a string of incidents that goes back several years.
Peta Evans of the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants told The Record there has always been opposition to the prayer vigils, but that it has escalated in the past few years.
“It began with the Albury City Council rangers t...
Crossroads walkers take a stand for life
Ten young Catholics who have been taking the pro-life message to all parts of Australia’s east for the last month completed their walk from Brisbane to Melbourne on February 8.
Taking part in the Crossroads Australia walk, the participants travelled through Newcastle, Sydney and Canberra on their way to Melbourne, where the journey ended with a pro-life rally on the steps of Parliament.
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