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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Applecross parishioner awarded Queen’s honour for good works in Archdiocese and community
Applecross parishioner Giuseppe Cinanni was announced as one of 1190 Australians to receive a 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours for Australia. He was honoured for his involvement in Catholic-based and community support initiatives, where he co-ordinated, volunteered, and organised various fundraising projects through collaboration with strong networks, which he built over the years. By Amanda Murthy.
UNDA community pray for victims impacted by domestic violence
The month of May is Domestic Violence Prevention Month, and UNDA’s Chaplaincyteam along with their Respect Officers have organised a Remembrance Mass to tribute those who have lost their lives and all those who continue to be impacted by family and domestic violence. By Amanda Murthy.
Osborne Park Parish installs Our Lady of Good Counsel prayer shrine
More than 500 people gathered at St Kieran Catholic Church in Osborne Park parish carpark to witness and celebrate the long-awaited installation, blessing and opening of a prayer shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Counsel on Friday 4 December at 7pm, now located in a space its community will refer to as the Healing and Reflection Garden. By Amanda Murthy.
A positive, creative force for good
It is a word used to describe many forms of associations and groupings in our society today. Is it possible that the concept of community will be altered as a result and its rich meaning diluted?
The Record Magazine Issue 27 (November 2020)
In this Issue 27 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the issue of Community. Communities, particularly the communities of our parishes, agencies and schools. Read more here https://bit.ly/3m1wOHB
Food Stories and Communion
The Netflix series Midnight Diner focuses on the owner of a tiny street alley diner in Tokyo.
Indonesian Catholic community celebrates God-given gifts
A Catholic community is one that looks beyond its own needs and wants, said Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton at the Indonesian Catholic Community of Perth (ICCP) 28th anniversary Mass on Sunday 15 November.
Masses held despite normal Blessing of the Fishing Fleet festivities cancellations
The Italian Catholic community has this month gathered for an unusually lacklustre Blessing of the Fishing Fleet Festival because of COVID-19 social distancing measures.
‘Light for the world’ theme for Focolare’s 2020 Mariapolis retreat
Members and friends of Perth’s Focolare Movement gathered at Muresk Institute in Northam from 9 to 11 October for its annual Mariapolis retreat, with the theme “A light for the world”, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Focolare founder Chiara Lubich.
Vatican: Laity have role, but most parishes must be led by priests
The Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy issued a new instruction on pastoral care that specifies the role of laypeople in the Church’s mission of evangelisation and offers guidance in parish reforms and restructuring.
