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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Religious educators and leaders in Catholic schools encouraged to apply for KSC Foundation Inc scholarship
The KSC Education Foundation Inc are encouraging religious educators and leaders in Catholic schools to apply for their scholarship. One of the aims of the Foundation is to support those who teach and give witness to the Catholic faith in the Catholic education system. By Amanda Murthy.
SPECIAL REPORT: Grzegorz Rapcewicz Ordained to the Diaconate as a missionary disciple of Christ
Redemptoris Mater Seminary’s Grzegorz Rapcewicz was Ordained to the Diaconate at St Mary’s Cathedral on 12 August by Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton. Dcn Rapcewicz will continue to serve his ministry at Osborne Park Parish while awaiting the next step of his vocation – priesthood. By Matthew Lau.
Vocation – Hearing the Call in the Midst of a Noisy World
Newly appointed Director for the Archdiocese of Perth Vocations Office, Fr Israel Quirit, echoed the words of St John Paul II in an interview with The Record Magazine.
“Many people have the impression about vocations that it’s just about the priesthood. While there may be some truth to that, it’s not the full truth,” he explained.
“Vocations also include married and religious life, as well as a life of blessed singleness.
“Simply put, it’s a path that God wants us to walk.”
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.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: Celebrating Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, a humble vicar of Christ
Hundreds of parishioners and peers of Maida Vale Parish Priest Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, gathered to give thanks for the gift he has been to the Catholic community during his 50 years of priestly ministry.
Spiritual Bouquet of 2000 Masses for ‘poor priests’
Aid to the Church in Need Australia launched a prayer campaign asking people to add to a spiritual bouquet of Masses praying for the multitude of needs surrounding the pandemic, as Australia notes the one-year anniversary of the first case of Covid-19.
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD: Fr Reginald Mary Chua OP steps forward with great courage
Fr Reginald Mary Chua OP was Ordained to the Priesthood by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on Friday 18 December 2020 at St Mary’s Cathedral, witnessed by loved ones present in person and online via live streaming.
Prison Ministry: Meeting Jesus in the ‘fringe dwellers’ of society
Sr Liz says her role in prison ministry includes acknowledging the prison as a ‘face of God in need’. She assumed the role of Archdiocese of Perth Prison Ministry Coordinator on 26 October 2020. By Amanda Murthy.
National Vocations Week 2020: Drawing on the wisdom of Saint Mary MacKillop through National Vocations Awareness Week
Each year the Church celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week.
