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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Worried about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Ask your doctor these five questions first
Many Australians have been putting off getting their coronavirus vaccination for weeks but a sudden surge in COVID-19 in Victoria has pushed them to rethink their ‘wait and see’ approach on vaccines.
LifeLink Day Primary Schools: Be a joyful, hope-filled, servant community, Archbishop Costelloe tells primary students
Catholic primary school students had the opportunity to interact with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, who encouraged the young people to find ways to be a joyful, hope-filled, servant community of God, at the launch of LifeLink Day for primary schools, held at Newman College on 2 June. By Amanda Murthy.
Discernment at the forefront of 2021 secondary schools annual LifeLink forum
The Archbishop’s 2021 Secondary Schools Forum brought together 28 Catholic school representatives who had the privilege of dialoguing with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.
PODCAST: Poverty and homelessness, a responsibility of all in the community
Over 9,000 people experience homelessness every day in WA and over 30,000 people are on the wait list for social housing. The Record podcast speaks to Centrecare Incorporated Director Adjunct Professor Tony Pietropiccolo AM to discuss why the state is in this crisis and how community support towards people faced with poverty and homelessness, makes a difference. By Amanda Murthy.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Church dedicated and blessed
Baldivis has gained a new church, with the Dedication of the Mother 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.
PLENARY COUNCIL 2021: Archbishop Costelloe to deliver lectures in Parramatta and Melbourne
Plenary Council President Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will be in Parramatta and Melbourne to deliver lectures, as the nation approaches the First Assembly of the Plenary Council in October 2021.
Centrecare Inc part of new House Emergency Response group to address WA’s homeless
Leaders from organisations providing emergency relief funding, support to renters in the private rental market, and peak bodies have established a Housing Emergency Response group to identify and drive immediate solutions that will mitigate the impact and harm of the housing crisis. By Contributor.
‘It takes a village to raise a vocation!’, newly solemnly professed New Norcian Benedictine Monk says
The solemn profession of Benedictine Don Daniel Meers on 3 December 2020 is testament that vocations are still very much alive in the church of Australia. Dom Daniel reflects on what monastic life means and why it is important to listen to the voice of God. By Amanda Murthy.
50 year amalgamation celebration for Saint Joseph’s School in year of its patron
The community of St Joseph’s School in Northam celebrated 50 years since the amalgamation of two Catholic schools. The occasion was marked with a Mass and blessing of the building by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.
Voice of children heard and acknowledged, through Centrecare Inc’s latest offering
The Valuing Children Initiative have last week launched an interactive four-pillar series children’s book series at the Boola Bardip Museum.
Its’ mission – to support children’s literacy and to provide parents and teachers with opportunities to connect and discuss important issues with children. By Amanda Murthy.
