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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Beatified Assisi teen showed that Heaven is ‘attainable goal’ as ‘influencer for God’
Thousands sang and applauded as Italian teen Carlo Acutis was beatified in Assisi, a town dear to him and to many Christians worldwide.
Youth mental health at the forefront of MercyCare new initiative
Accessing support for issues relating to mental health in youth – especially during recent times of the COVID-19 – have been addressed, with the availability of a new outreach service officially launching this August by MercyCare.
SACRAMENTUM: Jesus walks with us as he promised, says Bishop Sproxton
Young adults from across the globe have last Sunday virtually participated in the Sacramentum conference closing Mass with encouragement from celebrant Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton to embrace the love of Jesus, and use it to be an example to others.
Sacramentum, equipping young adults with deeper knowledge of faith
Participants of the Sacramentumyoung adults online conference spent last weekend from 15 to 17 May deepening their faith, learning more about prayer, forming connections with one another, and getting their difficult questions answered as they delved into Jason Evert’s book, Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves.
Free young adult conference to explore the five great loves of JPII
More than 100 young adults are this weekend expected to virtually attend the Sacramentum conference, organised by Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (CYM). However, this time, from their homes, and at no cost.
Adeline Bock follows her calling as innovative CYM Acting Director
Fresh off the back of assisting to co-ordinate a successful Australian Catholic Youth Festival – held in Perth in December 2019 – Catholic Youth Ministry announced its new leader in Adeline Bock as Acting Director. With Anita Parker on extended maternity leave and Vincent Haber moving to Sydney to take up a role as Events Manager of Catholic Youth Services, Adeline emerged as the ideal candidate to lead young Catholics of Perth. The Record chats with Adeline for her plans with CYM this year.
Perth youths encouraged to reach out post-ACYF
More than 150 young people gathered on 29 February for Perth’s first post-Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) event, held at Newman Siena Centre in Doubleview.
Relativism, Soul at the Shoe
TavTalks with Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is a series of structured conversations discussing the relevance of faith in everyday life: an event for young adults where they can freely ask questions in a non-judgemental space.
Gen Bryant: connecting schools and parishes through music ministry
Speaking at the Australian Catholic Youth Conference in Perth last year, was Genevieve Bryant. The Melbourne singer, songwriter and music ministry enthusiast-talked and gave a brief a workshop on the importance of music in liturgy and appreciation for the music of the Catholic Church.
The Record Magazine Issue 23 (February 2020)
The Record Magazine Issue 23. Front Cover: Feby Plando.
In this Issue 23 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the recent Australian Catholic Youth Festival, held right here in Perth from 8 to 10 December 2019.
What an exciting time it was! The festival was the culmination of more than 18-months of planning and was testimony to the amazing faith, vitality and enthusiasm of so many pe...
