June 2017
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‘Horrible’ effects of homelessness and poverty at the centre of 2017 LifeLink Winter Appeal
28 Jun 2017
In 1987, then Prime Minister Bob Hawke promised to ensure that ‘By 1990, no Australian child will live in poverty.”
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VERITAS 2017: Experiencing God’s love and the richness of the Catholic faith
28 Jun 2017
Excitement is in the air for the coming weekend as the biggest Catholic youth conference in Western Australia, the Veritas Youth Festival is set to kick off tomorrow evening.
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Sister Paula McAdam remembered for her faithful service to the community
28 Jun 2017
Following a career that spanned more than 60 years, Sr Paula McAdam was remembered for her faithful service to God, her adventurous ways, kindness and most importantly for her attentive presence to the community.
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Melbourne professor to present case for Laudato Si at upcoming lecture
28 Jun 2017
A lecture to be held next month at the Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth will explore Catholic teachings on the environment with special reference to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si – with the help of Melbourne-based Professor Anthony Kelly.
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EXCLUSIVE: New Geraldton Bishop promises to walk journey of hope filled with the joy of the Lord
28 Jun 2017
Newly ordained Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey encouraged the lay faithful to model their behaviour on Jesus Christ, ‘who became vulnerable for our sake, and who reveals to us through the Holy Spirit, God’s love for us’.
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Thousands gather to honour 50 years of dedication and service by Monsignor Tim Corcoran
22 Jun 2017
A packed church and a stream of honours greeted Thornlie Parish Priest Monsignor Timothy Corcoran as he celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination on Sunday 11 June with a Mass and community lunch.
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Perth student’s hearts come alive for those in need
22 Jun 2017
Some 70 young men and women last weekend volunteered their time to create a powerful visual demonstration now on display at St Mary’s Cathedral in a follow-on event of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe’s LifeLink Day initiative.
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Musicians conference to foster joyful song and unity
22 Jun 2017
Being held for three days from 5 to 7 October at the Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough, the theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Sing with Joy! United in Diversity’
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Father Albert Saminedi proclaiming the good news for 25 years
14 Jun 2017
Girrawheen Parish Priest Father Albert Saminedi, also known as Fr Sam, last month celebrated 25 years of priestly vocation on 20 May at Our Lady of Mercy Parish together with parishioners, family and friends.
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EXCLUSIVE: WA Catholic primary students open their hearts to those in need for LifeLink
14 Jun 2017
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week emphasised the importance of seeing others in need through Jesus’ parable of the rich man, during an address to primary students as part of his annual LifeLink Day initiative.
