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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Housing a fundamental need, agree social service agencies
Commentary on changing mindsets that housing is a proposition on investment to one that housing is a fundamental human need was strongly echoed by all workshop participants.
‘Catechists are true witnesses of the Gospel,’ says Bishop Sproxton
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton congratulates one of 20 new catechists, Thursday 20 October during the annual Mass celebrating the commissioning and blessing of 20 catechists from the Catechist Service and Personal Advocacy Service. Photo: Supplied/CEWA.
By Catherine Nguyen
“We thank God for you and
for your openness of heart to allow the Spirit to work within you, making you
true witnesse...
Emmanuel Centre welcomes new director
After almost a decade of Prison Ministry, Joe O’Brien finally felt that it was time for him to start a new chapter in his career.
This year sees him taking on the role as Director of the Emmanuel Centre.
The self-help Centre provides a caring and supportive environment for people with a variety of abilities, empowering them to share their gifts through programs tailored to their needs.
Catholic charity combats coronavirus
Daydawn Advocacy Centre, the Catholic agency that advocates in the area of indigenous housing, usually sees some 3500 visitors walk through the doors each year, many of whom with dependent children and facing homelessness.
New national Catholic safeguarding agency established
The Catholic Church has established a new company to oversee all safeguarding, child protection and professional standards in Australia, creating a more focused and streamlined model.
Safeguarding Office publishes new storybook: God gives the children the right to feel safe
Every child is “Elizabeth Grace” in the recently-published children’s storybook, God gave Elizabeth Grace the Right to Feel Safe
‘Take a Walk with a Yamatji Man’ tells the story of closure and acceptance
When Reg Carnamah, Badimia Yamatji Man of the Murchison Region, took the challenge to use his skills and personal story and struggles to paint the Stations of the Cross during coronavirus-led restrictions period, the results were not only fourteen paintings, but also acceptance of his past.
Bishop Sproxton: ‘Everyone, no matter who they are, has a place at the table’
People of various ethnic backgrounds and nationalities gathered in one faith to mark the annual Cultural Diversity Mass on Saturday 24 October.
Centre for Liturgy produces special hymns for Remembrance Day
The Archdiocesan Centre for Liturgy (CFL) has produced and published two special hymns written and composed for Remembrance Day, 11 November.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural communities combine for annual celebration
The dry heat of Kambarang, Nyoongar Season of Birth, could be felt at St Mary’s Cathedral last Sunday as members of Perth’s indigenous and Catholic communities came together to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal peoples and culture at the 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mass.
