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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Social isolation on the High Seas: Stella Maris steps in
Some three months of social distancing under COVID-19 restrictions has given most Australians an idea of the stress associated with separation from friends and family for any extended period of time – stretch that isolation distance to thousands of nautical miles, sometimes lasting years in duration, and the plight of many seafarers comes close to comprehension.
LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL 2020: An opportunity to be a disciple of Christ
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB officially launched his 2020 Winter Appeal for LifeLink on 4 May, amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, reminding the faithful that although it would be easy to give up, the temptation to panic must not lead to an “abandonment of our Christian hope, and for our trusting faith” in the providence of God.
SACRAMENTUM: Jesus walks with us as he promised, says Bishop Sproxton
Young adults from across the globe have last Sunday virtually participated in the Sacramentum conference closing Mass with encouragement from celebrant Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton to embrace the love of Jesus, and use it to be an example to others.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Homeless find a new dawn during pandemic in Advocacy Centre
Homelessness has become a far more apparent issue during COVID-19: the virus has amplified existing issues and vulnerabilities and Daydawn Advocacy Centre, the Catholic agency that advocates in the area of indigenous housing, reports that the pandemic has resulted in an upsurge in demand for their services, especially in the area of temporary accommodation.
Sacramentum, equipping young adults with deeper knowledge of faith
Participants of the Sacramentumyoung adults online conference spent last weekend from 15 to 17 May deepening their faith, learning more about prayer, forming connections with one another, and getting their difficult questions answered as they delved into Jason Evert’s book, Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves.
COVID-19: Centacare Employment and Training continues transforming lives
Social distancing making the traditional classroom an operational hazard has been both an opportunity and a challenge for Archdiocesan agency, Centacare Employment and Training.
Understanding identity, sexuality and Theology of the Body
Based on reflections and a vision for the people of God, the late Saint John Paul II believed that true reverence for the gift of sexuality and challenged believers to live it in a way worthy of their great dignity as human persons.
