Week 4
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Catholic philosopher reflects on faith, reason and Christianity in Australia
Many Christians may feel as if they are currently under attack in Australia but, according to Catholic philosopher, John Haldane, they can take solace in the patterns of history.
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2016 NCEC NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Archbishop Costelloe calls Catholic Educators to faith, leadership
Focused on the theme, Lead to Faith, Faith to Lead, representatives from the Catholic Education sector across Australia this week came together to explore, reflect and engage at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe gave the opening speech.
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Refugees given a warm welcome at St Vincent de Paul picnic
A dramatic storm the previous day was not enough to keep away attendees at St Vincent de Paul’s recent ‘Welcome to WA’ picnic for refugees. The event, held at Carine Open Space on 22 May, attracted around 150 people who gathered to enjoy a shared meal and musical entertainment provided by DJ Felix.
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2016 LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL: Catholic Outreach continues to offer a helping hand and a friendly chat
In a busy community, people often need extra support with little things like getting from place to place or planning meals and, at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Doubleview, one group of volunteers has spent more than twenty years providing such support to locals.
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Mini seminar sets the record straight on ‘real’ situation of working with refugees
Agencies and individuals in the Catholic community can play a key role in supporting newly arrived refugees, according to Edmund Rice Centre Director, Steve Bowman.