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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Care and Compassion in Crisis
St Mary’s Northampton Principal Ben Will spoke about the recent impact of Cyclone Seroja and the work undertaken by Catholic Education Western Australia in repairing the damage.
Demand for Catholic Schools Grows as Families Seek Values-Based Teaching and Learning
The contribution of Catholic schools in Western Australia is a story that goes well beyond the provision of quality direction in education and faith.
Homeless Inspire Mandorla’s 2021 Winning Artist
A talented young artist from Maylands, Britt Mikkelson, has won some $25,000, taking out the Acquisitive Prize (sponsored by St John of God Health Care) in this year’s Mandorla Art Awards with a sculptural work representing the volume of homeless people in Australia, 8200 Souls.
Kaye steps aside after 18 years as Doubleview Parish Pastoral Associate
Doubleview Parish’s recently-retired stalwart Kaye Shervington filled the role of Pastoral Associate and Office Manager during the administration of four parish priests from 2003 to 2021.
St Kieran’s Primary Marks Century of ‘Constant and Faithful’ Tradition
From humble beginnings 100 years ago as a small school with 16 students, St Kieran Catholic Primary School has grown into the heart of its community as an inner-city school of more than 475 students. By Matthew Lau.
Snakes, Self-Defence and Sacred Theology: An Unconventional Combination
Professor Ogilvie has been a lecturer in theology for 30 years. He has been a certified self-defence instructor since 2011 and a qualified venomous snake catcher since 2016.
It’s an unconventional combination.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Church Dedicated and Blessed
Baldivis has gained a new church, with the Dedication of the St Teresa of Calcutta Church on Sunday, 16 May. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB together with Archdiocesan priests were present along with hundreds who witnessed the momentous occasion. By Amanda Murthy
Making Jesus Real
Making Jesus Real is not a program nor an alternative to our RE units (this is a common misconception), it is meant to accompany the teaching of RE:
MJR is a Christian way of life and easily complements our RE units.
“You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church.” (Matthew 16:18)
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke these words in a recent homily for the opening of the Baldivis Parish St Teresa of Calcutta Church
The Record Magazine Issue 31 (June 2021)
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