March 2016
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Vocational support finds a new home in Perth Archdiocese
30 Mar 2016
The Archdiocese of Perth has reinforced its dedication to vocations – particularly to the diocesan priesthood – with the creation of a new Vocations Office in Victoria Square.
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OBITUARY: Monsignor James Francis Nestor
30 Mar 2016
Catholic education as we know it today wouldn’t be the same without Monsignor James Francis Nestor, who passed away on 22 February, just a few months shy of his 90th birthday.
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EASTER 2016: Christ is present, close to us, says Archbishop Costelloe
30 Mar 2016
There are two words which can help us as we seek to allow the mystery of the Easter Vigil to enter into our own daily lives, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe told the congregation who last weekend gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral for the Easter Vigil.
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Blessing of oils and renewal of promises: Chrism Mass 2016
30 Mar 2016
As in previous years, the Chrism Mass hosted at St Mary’s Cathedral drew hundreds of people this year as clergy and laity renewed their promises of commitment to holiness of life and to service of the Church and society.
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Perth photographer joins the Easter Art Exhibition
23 Mar 2016
Perth-born photographer and communications professional, Jamie O’Brien, has this year entered the Easter Art Exhibition, to be held at St Mary’s Cathedral on 27 March and 3 April.
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Hearts of stone turn to flesh at communal reconciliation
23 Mar 2016
Three local artists will this month unite for the 2016 Easter Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Cathedral.
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Annual Mass focuses on St Patrick’s encounter with God
23 Mar 2016
The annual St Patrick’s Day Mass brought an array of green to St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth, but also an acknowledgement of how the saint contributed to the Catholic faith in Ireland, based on his close relationship with God.
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2016 Easter Message by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton
23 Mar 2016
The Resurrection of Jesus is the central event that gives rise to our faith. St Paul was overcome with joy and wonder when he wrote that, if Christ is not risen, then our faith is in vain.
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YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Tradition enshrined in New Norcia’s Holy Door
16 Mar 2016
The Benedictine Monks of New Norcia have had much to celebrate in recent months as they walked through a very special door of their Monastery late last year that led them into both the Jubilee Year of Mercy and the rediscovery of their 19th century traditions.
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Sculptor draws on fatherhood to tell the story of St Joseph
16 Mar 2016
St Joseph has been depicted in many ways over the centuries, but when sculptor Mehdi Rasulle created a statue of him for the Perth Archdiocese, he knew he wanted to portray the saint as an ordinary working man and father.
