The Migrant Jubilee Cross: a powerful reminder of the Church’s call to welcome, honour and journey
The pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross across Western Australia has become a powerful reminder of the Church’s call to welcome the stranger, honour cultural diversity and journey together in faith.
Welcomed to the Perth Archdiocese in April, the cross drew Catholics from numerous parishes and cultural communities into prayer, reflection, celebration and pilgrimage.
In celebrating th...
Welcoming incoming Ukrainian refugees requires community support
A couple poses on a bench outside destroyed apartments in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine, April 18, 2022, during the Russian war. Photo: CNS/Alexander Ermochenko, Reuters.
The Archdiocese of Perth West
Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (WACMRO) have set up a Ukrainian
Refugee Local Appeal to aid war affected families upon their arrival in
Australia during the comin...
Upcoming national symposium to address poverty, modern slavery, homelessness and more
In less than two months, Catholic Social Services WA will hold their first of two national symposiums themed “Walking with His people” to raise awareness around supporting and assisting disadvantaged people in WA. By Amanda Murthy.