May 2020
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Discernment papers help sharpen focus for plenary council
31 May 2020
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says the six discernment papers for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia signify the latest milestone as the Church considers its present circumstances and discerns its future.
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Shelter Me: a song for the soul
28 May 2020
Singing, that joyful release of the emotion overflowing from a soul just bursting with praise, is probably one of the furthest things from most people’s minds as they came to grips with COVID-19, yet for Father Michael Joncas, the need for praise and worship during this time seemed vital.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Churches commence re-opening after two months of pandemic
28 May 2020
As restrictions lifted to 20-people gatherings from Monday 18 May, Catholics across the Archdiocese eagerly awaited the return of the Mass.
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ASCENSION SUNDAY: Archbishop Costelloe: ‘Always have one eye fixed on Heaven’
28 May 2020
The Solemnity of the Ascension, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on 24 May, served as “a great reminder of the precious gift of life and the reward of eternal life, offered by Jesus to His people”.
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Sixth Sunday of Easter: ‘Have courage and embrace the gift of the Holy Spirit’, says Archbishop Costelloe
20 May 2020
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has encouraged Perth Catholics across the Archdiocese to bravely follow the Lord’s commandments and welcome the gifts of the Holy Spirit during the Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Australia to be entrusted to the care of Mary Help of Christians
20 May 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians’ lives, including their worship, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will this weekend join with with Bishops from across Australia in entrusting the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day.
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New dates set for 2020 Plenary Council Assemblies
20 May 2020
The two assemblies for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will now take place in October 2021 and April 2022, following the disruption of the original schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Homeless find a new dawn during pandemic in Advocacy Centre
20 May 2020
Homelessness has become a far more apparent issue during COVID-19: the virus has amplified existing issues and vulnerabilities and Daydawn Advocacy Centre, the Catholic agency that advocates in the area of indigenous housing, reports that the pandemic has resulted in an upsurge in demand for their services, especially in the area of temporary accommodation.
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Free young adult conference to explore the five great loves of JPII
14 May 2020
More than 100 young adults are this weekend expected to virtually attend the Sacramentum conference, organised by Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (CYM). However, this time, from their homes, and at no cost.
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Cathedral piety stall accessible online to support spiritual wellbeing
14 May 2020
St Mary’s Cathedral parish has made their piety stall accessible online, allowing for Catholics across the Archdiocese to shop remotely.
