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- Rite of Election 2021 catechumens and candidates ‘chosen’ by God
- Pope’s apostolic letter Scripturae Sacrae Affectus a mission for 2021 BJ Hickey Scholars
- Baldivis Parish sets to hold a Parish Mission
- PLENARY COUNCIL: Instrumentum Laboris released
- Knights Catholic Leadership Academy kick starts faithful youth
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Rite of Election 2021 catechumens and candidates ‘chosen’ by God
4 Mar 2021
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week welcomed and supported the conversion journey of 43 catechumens and 35 candidates from various parishes from across the Perth Archdiocese, who seek to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church in 2021.
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Pope’s apostolic letter Scripturae Sacrae Affectus a mission for 2021 BJ Hickey Scholars
4 Mar 2021
The Archdiocese of Perth presented ten people with the 2021 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation scholarship on Friday, 26 February, at Saint Mary's Cathedral. The scholars will use the award to fund their various biblical courses locally, nationally, and online. By Amanda Murthy.
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Baldivis Parish sets to hold a Parish Mission
4 Mar 2021
Baldivis Parish is set to hold a five-day Parish Mission from 17 to 21 March at Mother Teresa Church, celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta's life and spirit.
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PLENARY COUNCIL: Instrumentum Laboris released
1 Mar 2021
The working document for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia has today been released ahead of the first assembly in October.
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Knights Catholic Leadership Academy kick starts faithful youth
1 Mar 2021
Applications are closing soon for the Knights Catholic Leadership Academy.
The Academy provides formation and training for aspiring young leaders, impacting more than 60 schools and parishes across the Archdiocese of Perth.
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CNY ‘21: Chinese Catholics welcome Ox-picious Lunar New Year
1 Mar 2021
In the Chinese zodiac, Oxen are diligent and methodical – meaning 2021 will be a rewarding year for those who make a considerable effort. By Matthew Lau.
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Project Compassion 2021 launched on Valentine’s weekend, encourages the nation to ‘Be More’
18 Feb 2021
Project Compassion this year prompts the Catholic community to ‘Be More.’ With five Masses held over last weekend, 13 and 14 February, the annual initiative led by Caritas Australia, seeks to stand in solidarity with people around the world who continue to face the injustice of poverty. By Amanda Murthy.
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ASH WEDNESDAY 2021: Faithful sprinkled with ashes in modified distribution format
18 Feb 2021
The effects of COVID-19 have caused an unconventional start of Lent as worshippers this year received ashes by having them sprinkled on the top of their head. In his Lenten Pastoral Letter for 2021, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke about how this six-week period is an opportunity for the faithful to acknowledge sinfulness as a serious matter that can have destructive effects on others and on ourselves. By Matthew Lau.
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Perth Bushfires 2021: A home is built with compassionate, gentle, kind, forgiving, patient and loving hearts, says agency director
11 Feb 2021
Perth’s Centre for Life Marriage and Family Derek Boylen has this week recounted his experience of the Perth bushfires which came as close as 200 metres from the family home. By Theresia Titus.
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Archbishop William Foley: Celebrating a visionary who dared to dream big
11 Feb 2021
Archbishop Foley was just 52 years of age when he was appointed Archbishop of Perth, following his installation on 15 December 1983 at St Mary’s Cathedral. Wednesday 10 February 2021 marks 30 years since his passing.