Catholic Mission has launched Socktober, aimed at raising money to support mission projects in Thailand, using soccer. Students are encouraged to “kick goals for kids in need” through the program, which features a six-module journey of learning and formation, packed with activities and resources, and a popular penalty shootout activity which can be held on a school’s mission day.

The upcoming Safeguarding Breakfast on 9 September, themed ‘Every Child in Every Community Needs A Fair Go’ will see the launch of a new story book ‘I am God’s Marvellous Creation,’ dedicated to children between the ages if three to eight years of age. By Amanda Murthy.

Following the beatification of Salvatorian founding Father Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan on 15 May 2021, the Archdiocese of Perth together with Salvatorian Fathers and Sisters will be celebrating a Thanksgiving Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on 8 September. By Amanda Murthy.

With most of the country’s population currently in lockdown or having experienced lockdowns in recent weeks the First Plenary Council Assembly the journey been adapted to cope with changing circumstances caused by COVID-19. By Contributor.

Pope Francis addressed the people from his studio window overlooking Saint Peter’s Square on 8 August, as he led the Angelus. His message – that Without Christ, Christians could only “get by” because He is the only one who can nourish their souls and He is the only one who can “forgive us from that evil that we cannot overcome on our own.” By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS.

Nearly everything about The Suicide Squad (Warner Bros), writer-director James Gunn’s DC Comics-based follow-up to 2016’s Suicide Squad, is intentionally over-the-top.

Catholic Mission is partnering with Catholic Religious Australia to present 30 diverse range of international and local speakers at the Mission: one heart many voices conference, scheduled to be held online from 1 to 3 September, with an additional day of creativity shaped by young people on 4 September.

Building well-rounded young leaders equipped with Gospel teaching, was at the forefront of the recent Young Justice Leaders Forum (YJLF), that gained participation from 140 Catholic secondary school students (14 schools) from Years’ 9 and 10 from across the Archdiocese of Perth. By Amanda Murthy.

After a year break due to covid restrictions, the Orchestral Mass held its largest event in its’ sixth-year history – with the involvement of a 68-piece orchestra and a total of 115 choir members from WA schools (Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church and public schools) – joining the St Mary’s Cathedral choir at its’ 11am Sunday Mass on 25 July, celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.

Three of Australia’s Olyroos Olympic soccer squad hailing from Sydney and have attended neighbouring Catholic schools. Goalkeepers Jordan Holmes and Tom Glover went to Aquinas Catholic College in suburban Menai, while midfielder Cameron Devlin attended St Patrick’s College in suburban Sutherland. It is believed to be the first time three players had made a national squad from the same area of Sydney, known as The Shire. By Debbie Cramsie, CNS.