October 2015
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Inspiring educator and leader goes to the Father
29 Oct 2015
Friends and family recently mourned the passing of Kevin Desmond (Des) O’Sullivan, a man whose endless qualities as mentor, teacher and leader were praised by those fortunate enough to have known him.
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Catenians unite through celebration of annual Mass for deceased
29 Oct 2015
More than 200 people attended the annual Mass for deceased members of the Catenian Association of WA held on 4 October 2015 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth.
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Breakthrough reproductive medicine making a comeback in Perth
29 Oct 2015
Fertility specialist and founder of FertilityCare and NaProTechnology (Natural Procreative Technology) in Perth, Dr Amanda Lamont, is preparing to open a new practice in January 2016 – much to the delight of couples experiencing sub-fertility problems.
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Archdiocesan agencies collaborate to present Laudato Si’ seminars
29 Oct 2015
The seminar series, entitled Exploring Laudato Si’ Our Common Ground for Our Common Home, was last weekend launched at the Redemptorist Monastery Church in North Perth – the fruit of an unprecedented collaboration between the Centre for Faith Enrichment, the Redemptorist Community of Oceania, the Justice, Ecology and Development Office, Catholic Earthcare Australia, Caritas Australia and Catholic Mission.
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Multi-faith vigil for refugees and asylum seekers
22 Oct 2015
The St Charles’ Seminary community last month took part in a multi-faith candlelit vigil on the eve of the UN International Day of Peace. The vigil was held with the aim of praying for refugees and asylum seekers – particularly in light of recent events.
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Mgr Bryan Maurice Long farewelled in Sandhurst
22 Oct 2015
Monsignor Bryan Long, uncle of Mgr Kevin Long from St Charles Seminary, passed to the Father during the early hours of Monday, 12 October 2015 at Bentley Aged Care, Bendigo, after a remarkable life lived in the service of the Catholic Church.
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MercyCare launches First Time Ever Fund ahead of Children’s Week
22 Oct 2015
MercyCare is celebrating Children’s Week for a special reason later this month, having recently launched a new fund to support children in care. The new First Time Ever Fund is a special fund which will enable children in MercyCare’s Fostering Services and Family Group Homes to thrive.
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Emmanuel Centre celebrates World Mental Health Day
22 Oct 2015
The Emmanuel Centre has this year celebrated Mental Health Week with a day of Reflection and Mass on Saturday, 10 October at St Francis Xavier Church in Windsor St, East Perth. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, this years theme is ‘Mental Health begins with me!’.
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Dr Maria Harries speaks on Church and family
22 Oct 2015
Reflecting on the impact she is hoping to make, Dr Maria Harries, recently spoke to the eRecord from Rome about her experience as a participating Catholic laywoman within one of the most significant ecclesial events of the year.
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Bishop Bianchini installs three seminarians as lectors
22 Oct 2015
Three seminarians took a step closer to ordination recently following the visit of Geraldton Bishop Justin Bianchini to St Charles’ Seminary to install them as lectors.