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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
True freedom found in sharing, not possessing, Pope Francis says
True happiness and true freedom, he said, “are not found in possessing, but in sharing; not in taking advantage of others, but in loving them; not in the obsession of power, but in the joy of service,” said Pope Francis on 6 March, during his Sunday Angelus address. By Junno Arocho Esteves.
SPECIAL REPORT: Hundreds gather to support Ukraine, Archbishop composes special prayer
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week composed a prayer for the crises in Ukraine, while hundreds gathered for a community prayer service led by the Ukrainian Association of WA Inc.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth Ukrainian Catholic Priest joins Archbishop Costelloe for Ash Wednesday Celebrations
Perth Ukrainian Parish Priest Fr Ihor Hovoloko has this week spoken of the deep sadness of his people and the horror which is being visited upon them and asked for continued prayers, not only for the end of the war, but for the restoration of peace.
Father Ihor joined Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at St Mary‘s Cathedral for the Ash Wednesday Mass, on 2 March, marking the beginning of the season of Lent.
Ukrainian Catholics celebrate historic moment of enthronment
Ukrainian Catholic Church Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR has been enthroned as the third Eparch for Ukrainians in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania, in a traditional Eastern Rite service in Melbourne.
