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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
LITURGICAL FORMATION AND RENEWAL PROGRAM – Signs and Symbols invite us to reflect on the mystery of our faith
Speaking in the third video for the Liturgical Renewal and Formation program, Mildred Rego explained that over the years, meaningful signs and symbols have come to occupy a key place in the Church that remind us of the history, teachings, and traditions passed down to us as followers of Jesus,
Perth religious give thanks and celebrate milestones of service
Religious life, said Geraldton Emeritus Bishop Bianchini, is very similar to the actions of Mary and Joseph who presented the baby Jesus in the temple.
Maronites celebrate 50th anniversary: relics of Lebanese and Australian saints welcomed
The Maronite Eparchy of Australia have last month celebrated the feast of its spiritual father St Maroun on 9 February 2023, at St Maroun’s Cathedral in Redfern.
LITURGICAL FORMATION & RENEWAL PROGRAM: Liturgy transforms us by the presence of Christ
“Each time we celebrate a liturgical ritual of the church, it is an opportunity for us to open ourselves to the words and actions of each part of the ritual and allow ourselves to be transformed by the presence of Jesus Christ,” Centre for Liturgy Director, Sr Kerry Willison has said.
To see God’s beauty, just look around you, says Pope Francis
The Holy Father explained that witnessing the “light of holiness” radiated by Christ is not a “magical moment” outside of time but is what gives the disciples “the strength to follow him to Jerusalem, to the cross.”
Two new commissioners announced for Catholic Education Western Australia
Catholic Education Commission WA Chair, Ms Eva Skira AM has last week announced the appointment of former Federal MP, Celia Hammond and National Director for Marist Schools Australia, Dr Frank Malloy, as new commissioners.
Scarborough called to be faithful to the gift of faith that God has given
God is asking us the same thing he asked of those who first founded the parish of Scarborough Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in 1948 – to be faithful to the gift of faith that He has given to us, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, in celebrating its 75th anniversary, Sunday 12 February.
Catholic educators called to help children of all abilities and backgrounds to be equipped to take their place creatively in society
Speaking on the occasion of the 2023 Beginning of the Year Mass for Catholic Education, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton told of the work of St John Bosco, highlighting that those present are called to help children of all abilities and backgrounds, to embark on the pathway of education, on the pathway to personal growth, to be equipped to take their place creatively in society.
Perth’s newest Church of St John Paul II Banksia Grove dedicated and opened on Australia Day
The relics of three saints were fixed into the altar at the new Church of St John Paul II Banksia Grove, which was dedicated and opened by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Thursday 26 January in the presence of some 1000 people. By Jamie O’Brien.
God’s word, mercy must be shared with everyone, says Pope Francis
“Jesus ‘reaches out’ to tell us that God’s mercy is for everyone,” Pope Francis has said in his homily during Mass in St Peter’s Basilica speaking on Sunday 22 January, the church’s celebration of Sunday of the Word of God.
