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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
‘Life source’ of Yangebup Parishgoes home to God
Perth Presentation Sister Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM will be remembered as a kind and caring soul, following her passing to eternal life on 7 December 2023.
Right to Life WA Founder remembered for passion for the gift of life
The first President and founder of the Right to Life Association Peter O’Meara will be remembered for his passion for the gift of life.
Norbertine’s Perth co-founder returns to God
Originally from County Cavan, Ireland, Fr Stephen was ordained at Holy Trinity Abbey, Kilnacrott, on 2 July 1955, before being invited four years later by then Archbishop Redmond Prendiville to work in the growing Archdiocese of Perth.
Obituary: Father Thomas Henry Byrne
A few months after his retirement, Father Henry became a helper to Father Ken Keating at Our Lady of Grace North Beach and celebrated his 50th Anniversary of priesthood at this parish in June 2006.
Julie Cook remembered for lifelong passion to healing trauma
The Archdiocese this week pays tribute to former Abortion Trauma Australia Director Julie Cook who passed away 28 September 2021.
ATA Operations Manager Mary Boston shares her Obituary, highlighting that Julie’s holistic achievements over the years increasingly attracted the support of health and community service professionals creating unprecedented opportunities to promote understanding of abortion trauma.
Pope Benedict XVI: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says Pope Benedict XVI will long be remembered fondly in Australia as the Pontiff who led young people from around the globe in prayer at World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008.
Death of Cardinal George Pell: Giant of the Church in Australia passes away suddenly aged 81
Australian Cardinal George Pell passed away Tuesday 10 January, aged 81.
Sources close to Cardinal Pell told The Record that he had been talking with the anaesthetist in hospital following the procedure when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest, at Salvator Mundi hospital in Rome and passed away shortly before 9 pm local time.
CARDINAL PELL SPECIAL REPORT – Pell’s faith influenced whole family: friends and colleagues recall his kindness and devotion
Cardinal Pell’s niece Juliette Pell has this week shared her fond memories of growing up with “Uncle George” to The Record, emphasising the impact of his devotion to the church on her own faith and that of her family.
Statement on the death of Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal Pell’s impact on the life of the Church in Australia and around the world will continue to be felt for many years.
Fr Maurice Toop remembered for dedication to ministry to indigenous people
In a special obituary written by Fr Maurice Toop himself, Perth Catholics gain a special insight in the life of the Perth priest who will be remembered fondly for his dedication to the ministry to indigenous people and love for the many people to whom he ministered in Northbridge, Highgate, Maylands, Northam, Osborne Park and the Diocese of Geraldton. He passed away peacefully on 13 August 2022.
