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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Christ the King triumphs over evil with the power of love, says Pope Francis
“Those who destroy people, who make wars, what will their faces look like when they come before the Lord? ‘Why did you make that war? Why did you kill?’” God will ask, ” the Holy Father said on 24 November, the feast of Christ the King.
CEWA group provide testimonials at completion of Spanish Camino
Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia Chair, Eva Skira AO, said she felt deeply encouraged by the positive attitudes of the eleven young Catholic teachers and staff who undertook this pilgrimage.
Perth pilgrims eager for a word of truth and encouragement during World Youth Day
Joining the 1.5 million youth were 104 pilgrims from the Neocatechumenal communities of the Archdiocese of Perth who attended the vigil and closing Mass during their 14-day pilgrimage; a time which will remain a memorial for many of the young people for the rest of their lives.
Perth WYD pilgrims to UNITE in sharing energy and inspiration of Lisbon
“Fresh from his performance at Lisbon, Fr Rob brings a unique dimension of connection and spirituality that resonates deeply with young minds,” Mr Phillips continued.
Don’t be afraid to change the world, pope tells youths at WYD closing Mass
In his homily for the closing Mass of World Youth Day 6 August 2023, Pope Francis asked told the hushed crowd “Let’s all repeat this phrase in our hearts: ‘Don’t be afraid,'” “Jesus knows the hearts of each one of you, the successes and the failures, he knows your hearts,” Pope Francis said. “And today he tells you, here in Lisbon for this World Youth Day: ‘Don’t be afraid.'”
Huge crowd gathers for Australian WYD gathering in Lisbon
Continuing a tradition from previous World Youth Days, an Australian gathering was held on Tuesday to celebrate the pilgrims’ faith and their homeland.
2023 WYD: CEWA staff begin pilgrimage with Camino de Santiago
Catholic Education WA World Youth Day Facilitator and Iona Presentation College Deputy Principal, Ryan Shelton said the group consisting of 15 office and school staff had undergone a 12-month formation program which both involved the physical and spiritual aspect.
WYD will be an “eye-opening moment” for many young Catholics in Australia
Director of the National Centre for Evangelisation at the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Malcolm Hart, presents the upcoming WYD from the perspective of young Australians, defining it “a moment of faith experience, exploration and growth in their lives”
Archbishop Costelloe commissions Perth and Bunbury World Youth Day pilgrims
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has reminded some 200 delegates from Perth and Bunbury who are travelling to World Youth in Portugal, not to fall into the trap of creating the Jesus that suits us.
Perth youth to come together ahead of World Youth Day
Youth from across the diocese attending World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal, will next weekend be commissioned by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
