“No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends.” (Jn 15:13) Holy Week and Anzac Day were acknowledged at Mercy College last month, connecting Jesus Christ with Oceania’s heroes. This combined whole College liturgy remembered Jesus’ life and mission, whilst acting as a reminder of the parallel sacrifice of the courageous men and women who suffered and died for our na...

Artists are invited to submit an entry to the 2020 Mandorla Art Award to be considered for $42,000 in prize money, including the $25,000 acquisitive award. With the 20th award to take place in Perth next year, the Mandorla Art Award is open to all Australian artists over 18 working in any media. The Mandorla Art Award employs a thematic Christian inspiration that changes with each exhibitio...

An Australian appeal has been established to support the Catholic community in Sri Lanka, still reeling from the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 253 people and wounded hundreds. Aid to the Church in Need – whose mission is to support the Christian faithful wherever they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need – established the appeal on Friday 26 April. National Director of Aid to ...

By Eric Martin Perth clergy have this week come together to compete in recreational games of tennis, 10-pin bowling, and golf. The annual Clergy Rec Day, on Monday 29 April, was organised by clergy support committee, CleRec West, and was attended by more than 30 priests across the three sports. The day concluded with a shared evening meal at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre, which include...

More than 100 years on from the birth of the Gallipoli legend, Mercy Place Lathlain memorialised the Anzac heroes and other ex-servicemen and women on Anzac Day, Thursday 25 April. May Uphill, one of several residents whose loved ones served their country during World War II, was one of many to remember those who served and lost their lives at a small commemorative ceremony at Mercy Place La...

By Eric Martin and Catherine Kolomyjec The rich scriptural content of the Stations of the Cross have this year been combined with the cultural heritage of the world’s oldest people to produce a truly memorable message at Prendiville Catholic College, Ocean Reef. Prendiville students, in conjunction with Catholic Education Western Australia Transforming Lives Engagement Officer and Aborigina...

By Junno Arocho Esteves As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ's resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing. Pope Francis spoke as he prepared to give his Easter blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) on 21 April. "May the one who gives us his peace...

Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week extended his thoughts and prayers to the Sri Lankan Community on behalf of the Perth Catholic community, following the bombings in the capital Colombo on Easter Sunday morning.

By Eric Martin Returning to his catechesis on the Lord’s Prayer, Pope Francis identified the key theme for each of the seven articles, before expanding on each, drawing out modern examples and explaining their relationship with the spiritual truth of each petition, beginning with the first line: “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.” “How many times there are people who say ‘...

MercyCare has embraced specialist design guidelines specifically to improve the home environment for residents with dementia when upgrading and refurbishing its residential aged care facilities across Perth. MercyCare Chief Executive Anthony Smith said it was important that modern aged care facilities meet the needs of residents and their families by keeping up to date with contemporary expe...