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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
BOOK REVIEW: First novel for Dime Sheppard fresh and original
Crime writer Evie Howland is supposed to be planning the wedding of her dreams to her billionaire fiancé Daniel Bradley, but she’s seriously entangled in the 16th book of her successful crime series.
With a serious case of writer’s block, her protagonists are becoming almost impossible to wrangle.
Scholarship recipients encouraged with story of St Nick
The Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) Education Foundation Inc have offered some 50 scholarships in 2022 to help meet the need to provide quality Religious Education in the Catholic school system.
Consecrated life celebrated and honoured
The 25th anniversary of the establishment of the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life was celebrated by religious in the Archdiocese of Perth on Wednesday, 2 February at St Michael the Archangel Chapel. By Amanda Murthy.
What does a slavery-proofed parish look like?
Three parish priests are examining what a ‘slavery-proofed’ parish would look like and how to implement slavery-free parish morning teas during 2022.
With the support of their parish community, they plan to start the project on February 8, which is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, Patron Saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
2022 Flame Ministries Congress: Victory in life comes through our total surrender to Jesus
With the theme of Victory, this year’s Flame Ministries International encouraged those present
to always be mindful of Jesus’ victory in our lives with hope and joy.
Synodal process showing good progress, some challenges, Vatican says
The Catholic Church worldwide is showing good progress and “much joy” after the opening of the synodal process, but there also have been some “uncertainties” and challenges, said the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops. By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service.
Catholic Mission celebrates 200 years of global mission activities
Catholic Mission are this year celebrating 200 years of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, and the beatification of its founder, Pauline Jaricot in 2022 with a launch of a new monthly newsletter, Mission Today Digital.
Identitywa commence new year with opening of new accommodation
The Identitywa community gathered for their annual Christmas Mass for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and then on Tuesday, 20 January, the Archdiocesan agency also officially opened two new homes to meet the needs of the people they serve. By Amanda Murthy.
Be moved by Spirit, not ‘mechanical repetition,’ Pope Francis tells religious
Hundreds of men and women belonging to religious orders attended the Mass for the celebration of Candlemas — the feast of the Presentation of the Lord — which also marks the Vatican celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life on 2 February at the Vatican.
St Marys Cathedral launches photo book to capture 165 years of rich Catholic history
The Archdiocese of Perth has released a book titled St Mary’s Cathedral ‘A History in Photographs’ in celebration of their rich history and culture since 1865.
