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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Healing begins in the Mass and in the Sacraments of the church, says Ames
Ahead of Lent, the faithful gathered at Saint Mary’s Cathedral on 16 February for an evening of prayer and healing of mind, body and spirit. Catholic evangelist Alan Ames shared his experiences and led a healing talk while encouraging those present to ‘open their hearts to Jesus.’
Volunteer service sees dedicated Floreat-Wembley parishioner receive OAM
Dedicated 92-year-old Floreat-Wembley parishioner John Lazberger has this week been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours list for service to the community through social welfare organisations.
Look beyond the surface to a much deeper truth
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB recently spoke to the Catholic Education community at the Annual Commissioning Mass.
In this Year dedicated to Saint Joseph, who was both a (foster) father and a teacher, these reflections have a special significance.
Oat Slice
A great lunchbox filler, this oat slice – created by food science & technology teacher Mrs Leon Rogers – is the most requested recipe from parents at St Norbert College Open Day and is on the menu every day in the school canteen. Despite its name, there no oats in the buttery, chunky, fruit and seed slice – so named because it resembles a muesli bar.
First Plenary Council Assembly takes multi-modal approach, fifteen new delegates from across Australia called
Plenary Council President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB recently announced an additional 15 new delegates nationwide, who have been called to join the existing 267 delegates ahead of the first assembly of the Plenary Council (PC) to be held in October 2021.
Sisters of Mercy remembered for equal, caring and compassionate outlook
Sisters of Mercy delivered education, welfare and health services in Perth and beyond without judgement; caring for all.
Port Pirie’s Bishop “ready to go wherever God leads”
Bishop Kulczycki recently made history as the first priest to be ordained a Bishop from the Polish-Salvatorian province on Australian soil.
Norbertines community in Australia prepared for all the good works
On Christmas Eve in 1120, the first 40 Norbertine Canons professed in the Valley of Prémontré, France. This year, Norbertine Canons worldwide will celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Order founded by Saint Norbert of Xanten with a year-long jubilee.
Mully – Orphaned tycoon, to father of the world’s biggest family
What happens when a six-year-old boy is abandoned by his family and left to raise himself on the streets? Mully isn’t your ordinary rags-to-riches tale; it’s the true story of Charles Mully, whose unlikely stratospheric rise to wealth and power leaves him questioning his existence, searching for meaning in life.
Archbishop William Foley: Celebrating a visionary who dared to dream big
Even 30 years after his passing, Perth fourth Archbishop, William Joseph Foley is celebrated for his many contributions as senior leader of the local Catholic Church (1983 to 1991).
