March 2021
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St Kieran Primary marks century of ‘Constant and Faithful’ tradition
25 Mar 2021
St Kieran Catholic Primary School has last Sunday celebrated 100 years of providing faith-filled education from 1920 to 2020. The school community gathered on 21 March 2021 for a centenary anniversary Mass at Osborne Park, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Rev Dr Joe Parkinson then blessed St Kieran's new school gates and led the congregation into the school grounds for formalities before an afternoon of entertainment. By Matthew Lau.
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Little Sisters of the Poor honours 101 years in WA and opening of new independent-living villa
25 Mar 2021
The Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) gathered with residents, Archdiocesan priests, and peers to give thanks for 101 years of presence in WA, on Friday, 19 March on the feast of Saint Joseph.
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Identitywa enters innovative relationship
19 Mar 2021
Identitywa has last month signed a collaborative agreement that will result in the construction of six residential homes for Identitywa participants.
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Perth Irish Catholics honour St Patrick, tribute dearly departed
19 Mar 2021
The Irish Catholic community of Perth gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral on 17 March to celebrate the Feast of St Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Éire. By Matthew Lau.
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Perth Archdiocese recognises and celebrates women of the Church
11 Mar 2021
The role of women in the Church’s history and now, was celebrated by the Archdiocese of Perth – recognising the endless contributions of those serving within the context of Catholic Churches, parishes, schools, hospitals and religious sisters who play a significant role in living out their vocation, in Australia and around the world. By Amanda Murthy.
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PODCAST: Perth Archbishop: ‘Instrumentum Laboris’ is a further step forward, an invitation to discern
11 Mar 2021
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has recently taken the time to discuss the upcoming 2021 Plenary Council with ACBC Media & Communications Director Gavin Abraham.
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Parish Pastoral Council Formation Program created to benefit parishes, agencies
11 Mar 2021
About 50 clergymen and laypeople attended the first PPC consultation meeting, held in Bateman Parish’s function hall on Saturday 6 March.
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Mercedes College: First college founded by Mercy Sisters in Australia celebrates 175 years
11 Mar 2021
The Mercedes College community gathered on 9 March to commemorate 175 years since the college was founded by Mercy Sisters on 2 February 1846. The celebrations began with a Mass, followed by a range of art and fun activities throughout the day. By Amanda Murthy.
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Rite of Election 2021 catechumens and candidates ‘chosen’ by God
4 Mar 2021
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week welcomed and supported the conversion journey of 43 catechumens and 35 candidates from various parishes from across the Perth Archdiocese, who seek to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church in 2021.
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Pope’s apostolic letter Scripturae Sacrae Affectus a mission for 2021 BJ Hickey Scholars
4 Mar 2021
The Archdiocese of Perth presented ten people with the 2021 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation scholarship on Friday, 26 February, at Saint Mary's Cathedral. The scholars will use the award to fund their various biblical courses locally, nationally, and online. By Amanda Murthy.