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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic Church mourns death of Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy
The Catholic Church – in Australia and globally – is mourning the death of Cardinal Edward Cassidy, who died on 10 April 2021 in Newcastle at the age of 96. He spent nearly 30 years serving as a Vatican diplomat in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
OBITUARY: Leader recognised for significant contributions to Catholic Education
The life of the late Dr Richard Vincent McSweeney who departed on 31 December 2020, will go down in history as a man who was largely dedicated to the Catholic Church, to Catholic Education and to helping others. By Amanda Murthy.
Vale Archbishop Philip Wilson
Archbishop Philip Wilson, who served as Bishop of Wollongong and Archbishop of Adelaide during 45 years of priestly ministry, has passed away in Adelaide on Sunday, 17 January at 70. Archbishop Wilson had suffered a series of health problems in recent years, including cancer. Even so, his death was unexpected. “We know that people across the country much loved Philip, but especially in the places he served – in Maitland-Newcastle, in Wollongong and here in Adelaide,” said Archbishop Patrick O’Regan, who last year succeeded Archbishop Wilson.
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.
