February 2016
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YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Schoenstatt shrine enriched by opening of Holy Door
24 Feb 2016
Having a Holy Door installed at their shrine has been described by WA’s Schoenstatt community as an honour reflecting the merciful nature of their founder Joseph Kentenich and the spiritual importance of the shrine itself.
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Students encouraged to be ‘large-hearted’ as they celebrate 170 years of Mercy in Australia
24 Feb 2016
Santa Maria College in Attadale marked the beginning of an important school year with an opening Mass on 9 February which saw Archbishop Timothy Costelloe urge students to rethink the concept of mercy and how it might affect their interactions with others.
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Seminar encourages mercy and understanding on asylum seekers
24 Feb 2016
The Archdiocese of Perth has this month held a seminar with the aim of engaging parishes and other Catholics in the debate about asylum seekers and refugees.
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SPECIAL FEATURE - Pilgrims welcomed as St Patrick’s Basilica opens its Holy Door
24 Feb 2016
If the awe-inspiring interior and exterior design of St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle was not enough to offer visitors a profound spiritual experience, the majestic church has now opened its Holy Door for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
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Perth Catholics called to unite in reconciliation for Year of Mercy
24 Feb 2016
Catholics across the Archdiocese will next month be given a unique opportunity to experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation at a special liturgy for the Year of Mercy.
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CEWA Commissioning Masses: Staff take on “awesome responsibility” of Catholic education
24 Feb 2016
More than 400 new staff have been commissioned to serve as “the face of Jesus” in Perth Catholic schools – as powerfully described by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe – in a number of Masses held throughout the Archdiocese this month.
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YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Holy Door has deeper meaning for Discalced Carmelites
17 Feb 2016
Walking through a Holy Door is more than just crossing a threshold; it is a chance to pray and reflect on our personal experience of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, says Sister Joanne of the Carmelite Monastery in Nedlands.
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Manning Parish Priest celebrates 50th anniversary of priestly ordination
17 Feb 2016
50 years of tireless service to the Catholic Church within Australia, the UK and Kenya seem to have hardly worn down St Pius X Parish Priest, Fr Blasco Fonseca.
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7th Principal of John XXIII College commissioned by Archbishop Costelloe
17 Feb 2016
John XXIII College in Claremont has begun the new school year with the commissioning of its new principal, Robert Henderson.
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Whitford Parish Holy Door a reminder to be more merciful
10 Feb 2016
With incidents of intolerance and conflict making headlines around the world, having a year set aside to reflect on mercy and kindness could be beneficial to local and global communities alike.