September 2022
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OBITUARY: Fr Maurice Toop remembered for dedication to ministry to indigenous people
29 Sep 2022
In a special obituary written by Fr Maurice Toop himself, Perth Catholics gain a special insight in the life of the Perth priest who will be remembered fondly for his dedication to the ministry to indigenous people and love for the many people to whom he ministered in Northbridge, Highgate, Maylands, Northam, Osborne Park and the Diocese of Geraldton. He passed away peacefully on 13 August 2022.
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Multi-faith service to support call for climate justice
29 Sep 2022
A multi-faith service will this month be held in Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral in support of calls for an end to approvals for new coal and gas projects and to public subsidies for fossil fuel industries.
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Mary MacKillop Sisters celebrate 1700 years of Religious Life
29 Sep 2022
Sisters of St Joseph Congregational Leader, Sister Monica Cavanagh reflected that as young Sisters, the Golden Jubilarians had in the words of Pope Francis, “bought a pair of walking shoes and set out on uncharted paths”.
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WA Heads of Churches thank and renew support for Chaplains at Annual Blessing Service
22 Sep 2022
Chaplains and Pastoral Carers came together on 18 September 2022 to reflect and give thanks to God for their ministries in an inaugural Service of Blessing organised by the WA Heads of Churches.
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Perth Auxiliary Bishop represents Catholic community at Special Commemoration Service
22 Sep 2022
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton represented the Archdiocese of Perth at a special commemoration service for the recently deceased Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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OBITUARY: Christ’s mercy recalled in the life of Fr Milton Arias
22 Sep 2022
In an interview with The Record for his ordination to the priesthood in 2003, Fr Milton said he felt very privileged that God has called him. The Record publishes that interview with Fr Milton as a special tribute to his life and service to the Archdiocese of Perth, following his passing on 8 August 2022.
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Child poverty needs to be significantly reduced - if not eliminated from Australian society, says Centrecare Inc Director
22 Sep 2022
Ahead of an upcoming symposium focusing on child poverty, WA Anti-Poverty Week Committee Co-Chair, Centrecare Inc Director, Adj. Prof. Tony Pietropiccolo, explained to The Record that approximately three quarters of a million Australian children live in poverty, with 100,000 of these in Western Australia.
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Parish Renewal research reveals what clergy believe is pivotal to a vibrant Parish
15 Sep 2022
A research project which explored the effectiveness of the Parish Renewal Priority Area has revealed priests and clergy are enthusiastic about building Parish communities that are active and vibrant.
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Identitywa participants influence design of new homes
15 Sep 2022
Partnering with innovative building company INKA, the homes are being built for Identitywa participants with an innovative construction method that sees quicker results than traditional building methods.
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Father Liam recognised for bravery to save surfer
15 Sep 2022
Cottesloe Assistant Priest Father Liam Ryan, along with other rescuers, was earlier this in March announced as a Bravery Award recipient by the Governor General.
