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20 October 2016
Edition #104
Catechists for the Parish Religious Education Program, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Personal Advocacy Service assemble before the congregation to be commissioned and blessed. PHOTO: JESSE ROBERTS
CATECHISTS CALLED TO “LOVE WITH A DIVINE LOVE" AT COMMISSIONING MASS By Rachel Curry
GOD WILL BE proclaimed to the world through acts of love, not powerful arguments, Vicar General Father Peter Whitely has told attendees at the recent Eucharist for Catechists at St Michael the Archangel Chapel in Leederville. Attended by some 250 people on the evening of Tuesday, 11 October, the Mass included the commissioning and blessing of 45 catechists for the Parish Religious Education Program, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Personal Advocacy Service. During his homily for the occasion, principal celebrant Fr Whitely drew on Pope Francis’ sermon from the recent Mass for the Jubilee for Catechists at the Vatican, held as part of celebrations for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Fr Whitely began by
Vicar General Father Peter Whitely commissions 45 catechists during the Eucharist for Catechists at St Michael the Archangel Chapel in Leederville on the evening of Tuesday, 11 October. PHOTO: JESSE ROBERTS
speaking about Jesus’ two Great Commandments: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength’, and ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. He explained that these commandments were not really new, as they could be found in the first books of the Bible. What was new, however, was Jesus’ instruction that we show
divine love to one another. “He commanded us to love one another as He has loved us. And how did He love us? St John says: ‘As the Father has loved me so have I loved you’,” Fr Whitely said. “The Father loved Jesus with a divine love. Jesus loved us as the Father loved Him, that is, with a divine love. He commands us to love our neighbour with that same love.”
This divine love became possible when Jesus rose from the dead and poured His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, Fr Whitely continued. “As we nourish the life of the Spirit within us through prayer, through celebrating the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, and when we follow Jesus’ commandments, we will find the Spirit growing with in us, enabling us to love others as He has loved us, even to the extent of laying down our lives for them in the way that He did for us,” he said. Fr Whitely concluded that when we love in this way, we are proclaiming God to the world, as catechists do when they instruct their students. “It won’t be merely excellent and well prepared lessons that will have an effect on them,” he said. Full Text available at
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2016 RCIA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
FR CHIERA DELVES INTO MULTIDIMENSIONAL
ASPECTS OF JOURNEY TO CHRIST By Marco Ceccarelli
IT WAS A captivating and informative keynote presentation by Bunbury Diocese Vicar General, Father Tony Chiera, which officially set this year’s Christian Initiation Australia Network National conference in motion. Held in Perth for the first time in 20 years, the conference was proud to present the local talent and expertise of Fr Chiera speaking on the conference theme: “Journey to the Source”. Using a variety of quotations from the Bible, present and past Popes, Christian scholars and passages from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Fr Chiera delved into a number of dimensions of the journey of faith undertaken by those focusing on conversion of heart and mind to Christ. Fr Chiera made it clear from the onset of his talk that while scripture tell us
that, thanks to the obedience of significant Biblical figures such as Abraham and the Virgin Mary, we are born into a journey and made for a journey, this “pilgrimage” is only purposeful in as much as it draws others onto the same path. Quoting Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhor t at ion, Evangelii Gaudium, Fr Chiera emphasised that “Christians have the duty to proclaim the Gospel… they should appear as people who wish to share their joy; who point to a horizon of beauty and who invite others to a delicious banquet.”’ Fr Chiera further explored this notion, explaining that while Christians are called to draw others to the faith by being witnesses of Christ, they are essentially the means by which a “journeying God” summons people, calling them to Him, and slowly revealing Himself to them in the everyday events of their lives.
Vicar General of Bunbury Diocese, Fr Tony Chiera, recently delivered a captivating keynote presentation at the 2016 RCIA Conference, held in Perth from 6 to 8 October. PHOTO: MARCO CECCARELLI
“This is beautifully expressed by Saint Augustine,” Fr Chiera said, “when he says that ‘Christ is bread seeking hunger’. Fr Chiera went on to speak of other aspects and phases of the RCIA, often returning to the importance of the “community of the faithful” as an ever-present body of people that helps candidates
and catechumens throughout the process of initiation. “The journey must be always with others because it is a vulnerable time, it is a ‘liminal’ or ‘in-between’ time of formation in which those journeying need fellow travellers supporting them.” Full Text available at
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Padre Pio a true servant of mercy, Pope Francis Internationally renowned relics to visit Perth this weekend Saint Padre Pio is a key example of someone who has given his entire life in the service of God’s mercy Pope Francis has said, but cautioned that there is only one reason he was able to do so: prayer. The Pope was speaking earlier this year during the visit of Padre Pio’s incorrupt body to Rome.
First class relics of Padre Pio are set to visit St Mary’s Cathedral this weekend, including a pair of Padre Pio’s gloves, his hair, a piece of his nails, a scab from the stigmata and a linen cloth that was used to wipe blood from his side wound. The relics will be on display at the Cathedral from Saturday 22 October until Wednesday 26 October in connection with Masses on those days. Cathedral Dean Mgr Michael Keating said visitation of the relics is timely during the Year of Mercy. “I encourage everyone who is
looking for a special encounter, a particular experience of faith and of mercy to come and see the relics,” Mgr Keating said. “For many people, this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience, in faith, the life of Padre Pio.” In speaking about Padre Pio, Pope Francis went on to say that Padre Pio was a servant of mercy. “He did so full-time, pract icing, at t ime s in exhaustion, the apostolate of listening,” the Pope said. Continue on page 3
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CATHOLIC MISSION STEPS UP CAMPAIGN
against human trafficking By Rachel Curry
THE POWERFUL MESSAGE that every person can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking has inspired more than 70 attendees at the second Is She Safe? gathering hosted by the Catholic Mission Perth Office. Held on Tuesday, 11 October to coincide with the International Day of the GirlChild, the event at St Thomas More College brought together experts and everyday supporters to advocate against the trafficking of humans and recognise the life changing benefits of girlchild education. According to Catholic Mission, human trafficking is the second biggest illegal enterprise in the world, after the illegal arms trade, and Australia is a prime destination for people trafficked from countries
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Through his ministry in the confessional, where he would at times spend 10-15 hours a day, the saint was able to become “a caress of the living Father, who heals the wounds of sin and refreshes the heart with peace.” Pope Francis continued by saying that Padre Pio never tired of welcoming and listening to the people who came to him. He said the saint spent his time and strength spreading “the perfume of the forgiveness of the Lord.” The only reason Padre Pio was able to do this, he said, is because “he was always attached to the source: he was continuously quenched
Marya Stewart (centre) chairs a panel discussion featuring advocates against human trafficking at the second Is She Safe? gathering hosted by the Catholic Mission Perth Office. PHOTO: RACHELCURRY
such as India, Thailand, Korea, the Philippines and Malaysia. These people – who are often poor and vulnerable – are trafficked for servitude, slavery, debt bondage and organ harvesting, through forced labour in many industries including the sex industry, building industry,
hospitality industry and fishing industry, in private homes and through forced marriage. The fight against this exploitative and abusive practice seems like a daunting task, but Sister Margaret Ng RSJ from the Josephite Counter-Trafficking Project told attendees at the event that
by Jesus Crucified, and so became a channel of mercy.” St Pio of Pietrelcina, colloquially known as “Padre Pio,” was a priest of the Order of the Friars Minor Capuchin, a stigmatist, and a mystic, who lived from 1887-1968. He was beatified in 1999, and canonized in 2002 by St. John Paul II. He was born in Pietrelcina, but ministered in San Giovanni Rotondo from 1916 until his death.
6PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics and Reconciliation
SCHEDULE Saturday, 22 October 2016
Sunday, 23 October 2016 8AM – Mass and Blessing with the Relics 9.30AM – Mass and Blessing with the Relics
they should not feel hopeless. “The important thing is you can make a difference. There are other like-minded groups who are working on this issue – Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking (ACRATH) is one of them,” she said. “We get together and talk about issues that we come across. I’ve visited detention centres and have found people who have been brought over to work in the vineyards. We are the ones on the ground who see that and can contact someone.” Vanesa Ghigi, an Australian Red Cross worker who supports survivors of human trafficking, agreed with Sr Margaret’s sentiment. She urged attendees to remain alert in their everyday lives to possible instances of exploitation. Full Text available at
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Tuesday, 25 October 2016 8.00AM – Mass, Veneration with the Relics and Reconciliaion 12.10PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics, Reconciliation and Rosary Wednesday, 26 October 2016
11.00AM – Mass by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey
8.00AM – Mass, Veneration with the Relics and Reconciliation
5.00PM – Mass and Veneration of the Relics
12.10PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics, Reconciliation and Rosary with Emeritus Archbishop Adrian Doyle
Monday, 24 October 2016
8.00AM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics and Reconciliation
8.00AM - Mass, Veneration of the Relics and Reconciliation
3.00PM – Healing Mass and Reconciliation with Emeritus Archbishop Adrian Doyle (includes Anointing of the Sick)
12.10PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics, Reconciliation and Rosary with Emeritus Archbishop Adrian Doyle
7.30PM - Novena, Benediction and Veneration of the Relics Full Text available at
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES DEMAND
NEW APPROACHES TO EDUCATION By Caroline Smith
DEVELOPMENTS in information technology have given teachers and students the opportunity to learn in many different ways – and this is something the education system needs to harness, says Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Head of Digital Transformation Aidan McCarthy. Speaking at the City of Perth Library on 18 October as part of Perth Knowledge Week, Mr McCarthy said new approaches to learning could be prompted by the ways in which students were already engaging with the world through new technology. “All over the world, students are not only communicating and sharing, they’re also visually aware of what’s happening globally, in the media and in their own lives,” he said. “So we’re seeing movement from teacher-led classrooms to project-based learning. “Most countries are pursuing enquirybased learning in a more significant way. In one of our schools – Kolbe College in Rockingham – their whole year 9 curriculum has been completely changed to be in essence, challengebased learning.” The program at Kolbe Catholic College incorporated the use of small groups, competition and reflection for students in the challenge based learning (CBL) program. Teachers should be unafraid to use new technology across all areas of learning, Mr McCarthy said, adding that knowing how to do this was a challenge that education systems around the world were grappling with. “There are some countries that will bring technology in just for assessments, and then put them back in the cupboard for the rest of the year, because they’re not
Developments in information technology have given teachers and students the opportunity to learn in many different ways according to Catholic Education Office Head of Digital Transformation, Aidan McCarthy, who spoke at Knowledge Week. PHOTO: CAROLINE SMITH
comfortable using them on a continual basis,” he said. Instead, teachers could energise the learning process with platforms such as Skype, which could allow students to engage with experts in a particular area to gather information. “In the digital era, we have experts all over the world, and you can bring them into the classroom,” Mr McCarthy said. “I spent a lot of time with the Gnaraloo Turtle Team up north, and you can book any one of their four scientists, bring them into your classroom, and they’ll talk about the turtles, and topics like climate change, etcetera. These are real practical-style activities that students are really engaged with, so it brings that reality of their own discussions to life.” Students could also make contact with other classes around the world through the use of Microsoft’s Mystery Skype program, he said. Another technological benefit to education was the growing use of analytics, in which student-related
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PANORAMA What's happening around the Archdiocese THU, 20 OCT SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH - 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS St Pius X Parish and School will be celebrating 150th Anniversary of Sisters of St Joseph, St Pius X School, cnr Ley St & Cloister Ave, Manning, 20 October, 9am in the school library. We would like to invite parents, parishioners, ex-students and friends to this celebration to acknowledge the Sisters wonderful contribution to the school and parish over many years. RSVP to admin@ stpiusx.wa.edu.au by Monday 10 October. THU, 20 - SAT, 22 OCT WHY BE CATHOLIC CONFERENCE The Why Be Catholic Conference will be held from Thursday, 20 October to Saturday, 22 October, 9am St Lawrence & Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 392 Albert Street, Balcatta. It will feature Fr Leo Patalinghug from Grace Before Meals, Bishop Don Sproxton, Fr Christian Irdi and Stephen Spiteri as special guest speakers. Cost $50. Further info: www.whybecatholic. com.au/events. FRI 21 OCT – TUE, 25 NOV THE GOOD LIFE: AN INTRODUCTION TO MORAL THEOLOGY Every Friday, 10-12.30pm, Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview. God wants us to lead a life that is good. But why would this be so? What does a “good life” even look like? Is it simply following the rules? What happens if I can’t follow all the rules? These are some of the questions that moral theology deals with and will be 1
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explored in this Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Mr Joe Tedesco. Cost: $45. Further info or to register, visit www.cfe.org.au, or cfe@ perthcatholic.org.au, or call 9241 5221. SAT, 22 OCT CATHOLIC WORSHIP BOOK II WORKSHOP The next Catholic Worship Book II Workshop will be on Saturday 22 October at Saint Benedict’s Church, Applecross 10.30-12:30pm. Cost: $10 per person. Further info: Geraldine Schivardi; 08 9207 3350 or cfl@perthcatholic. org.au. PARISH SOCCER AND JUNIOR NETBALL TOURNAMENT St Helena of the Cross, Ellenbrook- Parish Soccer and Junior Netball Tournament will be held at Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook on Saturday 22 October, 8.15am registration for a 9am start. Cost, $100 for a Team of 10 or $10 for each player and this includes sausage sizzle and can of drink. Additional drinks and sausage sizzles available in a $3 combo deal. Please email your Team Registration by Friday 23 September to John Topliss jj.topliss@optusnet.com.au, include your Parish Team Name and remember your Maximum squad of 10 players. Payment must be made on the day to play. THU, 22 - MON, 26 OCT PADRE PIO RELICS COMING TO PERTH The relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, are coming to St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, this October. The relics will include a pair of Padre Pio’s gloves, his hair, a piece of his nails, a scab from the
stigmata and a linen cloth that was used to wipe blood from his side wound. The relics will be on display at the Cathedral from Saturday 22 October until Wednesday 26 October. St Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap, was a Catholic friar and priest from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Born Francesco Forgione on 25 May 1887, and dying on 23 September 1968, he became famous for exhibiting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest and controversy. He was both beatified in 1999 and later canonised in 2002 by Pope John Paul II. Visitation of the relics – which will only occur at St Mary’s Cathedral are taking place courtesy of the request of St Mary’s Cathedral parishioner Patrizia DiStefano and Fr GianMaria Digiorgio, also a fellow friar and priest from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Fr GianMaria, who is Economic Provincial of the Capuchin Friary of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy, was also a student of Padre Pio, who also later worked with him as a seminarian. Fr GianMaria will speak about his work and the life of Padre Pio during the visitation of the relics. MON, 24 - TUE, 25 OCT MUSIC WORKSHOPS Brother Michael Herry is returning to Perth for two music workshops (no fees) in the Parish of Our Lady of Grace, 3 Kitchener Street, North Beach, Monday, October 24, 7-9pm, general workshop for everyone in the Church and Tuesday October 25, 7-9pm, specific workshop for those who lead music during worship in the Church. Br Michael is a Melbourne-based Marist Brother and pastoral
musician who has composed and presented liturgical music within the Australian Church for many years. Further info: Coris Taffertshofer, 08 9448 4888, 0434 582 993 or olg. youth@iinet.net.au. THU, 25 OCT 12TH NATIONAL eCONFERENCE: MERCY - A WAY OF BEING IN THE WORLD Second offering, 10am-2pm, Newman Siena Centre, 33 Williamstown Road, Doubleview. Keynote speakers: Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Dr Veronica Lawson RSM, Phil Glendenning. This eConference, hosted by the Centre for Faith Enrichment, will celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy and take up Pope Francis’ invitation to explore mercy, a central element of our faith. No cost. Lunch and morning tea provided. Further info: or to register, visit www.cfe.org. au, cfe@perthcatholic.org. au, or 08 9241 5221. THU, 27 OCT CELEBRATING OF VOICE AND WINDS The 3rd concert in the 2016 Cathedral Concert Series will be held on Thursday, 27 October, 7.30pm. The vibrant UWA School of Music team up with our Cathedral musicians again to present this mixed programme, which includes sacred and instrumental works by Mozart, Brahms, Barber and organ works of Vierne and Renaissance vocal pieces. A special feature is the Mozart’s ‘Mass in C minor’ K139 in a never before heard version re-orchestrated by the composition students from UWA – a very special treat! For tickets, visit www.ticketswa. c o m /e ve n t /c e l e b r a t i o n -
voice-and-winds-concert-3 or call ticketsWA direct on 08 6488 2440 (12noon – 4pm). FRI, 28 OCT PRAYING OUR EXPERIENCES – GROWING AWARENESS OF GOD IN MY EVERYDAY This focused prayer time is assisted with talks on a theme, followed by personal time in the chapel or garden. Optional sharing of our faith with others on the journey, adds to the richness of this prayer time. Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth. (Parking in York Street). Friday 28 October, morning session 10.30 -12noon and evening session 6.30-8pm. Theme: “Let me take that splinter out of your eye... “ (Mat:7) A reflection on awareness and self-knowledge. RSVP essential by Tuesday 25 October. Further info; 08 9334 0999, lmccarthy@ sosjwa.org.au. 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - MATTHEW GIBNEY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School invite all to their 25th Anniversary Celebrations, Friday, 28 October, 30 Munday Rd, High Wycombe. The Anniversary Celebrations will commence with Mass at 9am in the School Undercover Area, followed by morning tea and Open Classrooms till 11am. RSVP: 08 6216 8400 or admin@gibney. wa.edu.au by 15 October. FRI, 28 - SUN, 30 OCT BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE WEEKEND Benedictine spirituality is more readily experienced than defined. 28-30 October at New Norcia Monastery Guesthouse with another offering in December. Beginning with Vespers at 6.30pm on Friday, concluding after lunch on Sunday, the weekend will provide the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic rhythm and balance of prayer, work, Lectio Divina, hospitality, and community life. There will be opportunities to ponder the riches of the scriptures and monastic literature, both in group 2
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discussions and personal silence and solitude, bringing from the ‘storeroom, things both new and old’. Suggested donation: $250 (for those who can afford it), includes accommodation, meals and entry into the Museum and Art Gallery. Further info and bookings: Guesthouse Manager, 08 9654 8018 or guesthouse@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SUN, 30 OCT THANKSGIVING AND CELEBRATIONS – GOD’S FARM You are cordially invited to celebrate and offer thanksgiving with us for all that God has achieved in God’s Farm over the past 30 years at God’s Farm, 94 Woodlands Rd, Wilyabrup, on Sunday 30 October, 10.30am. Fr Tony Chiera VG, Bunbury diocese will be the main celebrant, followed by special buffet and sharing of God’s blessings. 2.30pm tea, 3pm Divine Mercy, Rosary and final blessing. . Further info: Susie, 08 9388 8459, 0421 438 028 or susie. sim49@gmail.com. MYSTICISM THREE WAYS: LOOKING AT THE MYSTICAL TRADITIONS OF JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM 2-4.30pm, Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview. Featuring Rabbi Moshe Bernstein, Dr Carmel Posa SGS and Sheik Muhammad Agherdien. Offered by the Centre for Faith Enrichment, this Sunday afternoon seminar is a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the topics of mysticism, prayer and spirituality from the perspectives of the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. All are welcome. Cost: $7.50. Further info: or to register, visit www.cfe.org.au, or cfe@ perthcatholic.org.au FRI, 4 NOV THE WALKER TRIO Join us under the stars for a celebration of all things family! The superbly talented trio of Jessica Gethin, Ray Walker and Sophie Curtis will perform an eclectic mix of well-loved classical to swinging jazz, Irish ballads and contemporary
favourites at the Romancing the Stone Gardens, Maida Vale, Thursday, 4 November, 7pm. Bring a picnic and a rug to keep warm in case of a chilly evening. Proceeds to Catholic Mission projects supporting children’s education in Cambodia. Tickets: www.trybooking.com/NFXL, 08 9422 7933 or relations.cm@ perthcatholic.org.au. SUN, 6 NOV LAUNCH - NEW NORTHERN AREA DISCIPLES OF JESUS COVENANT COMMUNITY The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community will launch a new Northern Area Community on Sunday, 6 November, 3pm, Pearsall Hocking Community Centre, 125 Willespie Drive, Pearsall. Further info; Mario 0411 641 245 or www. disciplesofjesus.org. MONS, 7 - 21 NOV THE STORIES OF GENESIS Every Monday, 7.30-8.15pm, Online. This short, userfriendly online Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Rev. Dr Charles Waddell, explores the stories of Genesis. These are stories of creation, sin, murder, idolatry, floods and new beginnings, of Divine promises fulfilled, family rivalry, love, exile and reunion. They help tell us who we are and who our God is. Cost: $15. Further info: or to register, visit www.cfe.org. au, cfe@perthcatholic.org. au, or 08 9241 5221. TUE, 8 NOV THE TALLIS SCHOLARS The world renowned Tallis Scholars will be performing one concert only in Perth as part of their upcoming Australian tour, Tuesday, 8 November, 7.30pm St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. Described by the New York Times as ‘the rock stars of Renaissance vocal music’, the Tallis Scholars have established themselves as the most authoritative and eminent interpreters of Renaissance sacred music throughout the world, resetting the bar for a cappella music. Tickets available at premier.
ticketek.com.au/shows/show. aspx?sh=TALLISSC16&v=SMP. Further info: Jacinta 08 9223 1377. TUES, 8 - 22 NOV THREE EVENINGS WITH ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY 8-8.30pm, Online. Is Elizabeth of the Trinity (soon to be “St Elizabeth”) simply some kind of spiritual wonder-woman we can admire from afar: prayerful from childhood, a nun at 21, and then a holy death at age 26? Or does Elizabeth offer compelling Gospel insights that are relevant to everyone? Join in this short, user-friendly online Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Dr Michelle Jones, and find out! Cost: $15. Further info: or to register, visit www. cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic. org.au, or 08 9241 5221. WED, 9 - SAT, 19 NOV NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE – FOOTSTEPS OF MARY MACKILLOP The Sisters of St Joseph, in their Sesquicentenary Year, invite all to join them in this Pilgrimage, as together we explore and deepen our own relationship with God, through the story of our Australian Saint, Mary MacKillop. Enjoy 10 days of sharing a journey - starting in Melbourne, continuing through Victoria, South Australia including Penola, Adelaide and finishing in Sydney. Price ex Perth $3430 twin share pp. Further info or registration, Annie Bond RSJ; 02 8912 4818 or MMP_NationalPilgrimage@ sosj.org.au. SUBSCRIBE TO THE eRECORD Local news from across our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations can be delivered weekly directly to your inbox via The eRecord. It contains the latest news, events and photos from the Archdiocese. Parishes receive a PDF copy of the e-newsletter to print off and distribute for those who don’t have or don’t use email. Subscribe to the e-newsletter by sending details to communications@ perthcatholic.org.au.