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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Tribute to the late former Notre Dame University Chancellor
Leading and highly respected Australian physician, educator and one of the founders of the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA), Professor Michael Quinlan AO, has passed away in Perth on 2 October 2020.
Across the Atlantic, Australia to America, we Remember Fr Jim
The calling to the priesthood came late in life for Fr Jim Shelton, yet with the benefit of 60 years of life experience, a keen intellect and an overwhelming love for God and his people, the American born priest demonstrated daily the sense of love and duty that fills the heart of a good and faithful servant.
Fr Don Hughes OMI to be remembered as a valued priest, educator and formator
Father Donald Oswin Hughes OMI, former Rector of St Charles’ Seminary and founding Rector of Mazenod College, died on 20 July 2020 at the age of 87.
Fr Anton Hesse enters into the great mystery of eternal life
The Perth Catholic community has paid tribute to the life and ministry of Father Anton Gordon Hesse, who died aged 90 on 26 July 2020 at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Father Joss Breen fondly remembered for his heart and devotion to the Eucharist
Beloved Dominican Priest Father Joss Breen OP who passed away one day shy of his 86th birthday on 7 July 2020, will be remembered as a generous and caring family member and priest who always placed the Eucharist at the heart of his ministry.
Orysia Ford remembered for her gentleness, goodness
Mercy College’s former library officer Orysia Ford (née Karlicki) died peacefully on 8 June 2020 at the age of 53.
Remembering mother and Religious Sister Frances Stibi PBVM for her dedicated love
The late beloved Presentation Sister Frances Stibi (née Trestrail) was many things to many people, living what she would regard as “an eventful, meaningful life” up until her passing on 23 May 2020.
Much loved Pallottine Fr Kearney served the Lord for 80 years
Pallotine Priest Father Joseph Aloysius Kearney SAC will be remembered as joyful, faithful and dedicated, after some 80 years of priestly service.
Columban Missionary Fr Noel Connolly SSC remembered for his storytelling
Father John Noel Connolly SSC, a member of the Plenary Council 2020 facilitation team, passed away on 6 June in Sydney aged 75 after five decades serving as a Columban Missionary.
OBITUARY: Tributes flow for fearless defender and promoter of UNDA’s first Chancellor, Terry O’Connor
Founding Chancellor of The University of Notre Dame Australia, eminent member of the Western Australian legal profession and prominent figure in the AFL world, Terrence Edward O’Connor, passed away on Saturday 25 April at the age of 82.
