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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishop’s Synod a ‘turning point’, says advisor Rafael Luciani
Venezuelan lay theologian and advisor to the Synod of Bishops, Professor Rafael Luciani will share his experience in the inaugural ACI Cardijn Lecture on the theme “The Emergence of Synodality: The Latin American Experience,” which will take place on at 1.00pm AEDT on Saturday 13 November.
Integration needed to avoid overlap and better target church ministry
Governance and Structure were raised to the forefront of Church discussion in the findings of the Royal Commission (2017), and both are now key agenda items on the upcoming fifth Plenary Council of Australia in October 2021.
Am I responding to Christ, asks Bishop Holohan on the Feast of Corpus Christi
Jesus taught that the Eucharist is essential for nourishing the divine life, says Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan, on the occasion of the Feast of Corpus Christi. Bishop Holohan released the Pastoral Letter, highlighting that Christ taught that, without the Eucharist, we suffer spiritual malnutrition, even bulimia.
Fifth Plenary Council of Australia formally convoked
The fifth Australian Plenary Council has been formally convoked, or launched, by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
Upcoming national symposium to address poverty, modern slavery, homelessness and more
In less than two months, Catholic Social Services WA will hold their first of two national symposiums themed “Walking with His people” to raise awareness around supporting and assisting disadvantaged people in WA. By Amanda Murthy.
Upcoming national consultation recognises women’s contribution to and vision for the mission of the Church in Australia
Women of the Church in Australia will have the opportunity to have their voices heard, with their participation in a national consultation with two bishops on 27 March via media platform, Zoom.
Holy See offers observations on Royal Commission recommendations
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ACBC) has last week provided the Holy See’s observations on 12 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to the Australian Government.
