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‘Love does not come at the price of another person or their dignity ’ TE STI M O N Y Sheelah Rudman: Faith in God and life
C H I LD CA R E Educating young minds: When should we start?
TH E O LO GY Fr Wojciech Giertych: The significance of 1968
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“Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here; he has risen.”
— Luke 24:5-6
FROM THE EDITOR Jamie O’Brien In this issue of The Record Magazine, we take a look at a number
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of stories across our local Perth community related to the Culture of Life. Our front cover story features 104-year-old Sheelah Rudman,
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who is a parishioner at Cloverdale and living life to the full. St Mary’s Cathedral’s new Dean, Fr Sean Fernandez, recalls his journey from seminarian to priesthood and now to his new role. We have a special feature from our sponsor Catholic Homes, who are committed to building a community of care promoting Joy, Love and Hospitality. We also have special interviews with Fr Tad Oxley, Official of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, as well as with Theologian to the Papal Household, Fr Wojciech Giertych. We profile our journey with Ambassador to the Holy See, Melissa Hitchman, and the opening of a recently developed section of the New Norcia Museum & Art Gallery.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE From Archbishop Timothy Costelloe From Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton
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here is an originar y dignit y of every man and woman that cannot be suppressed, that cannot be touched by any power or ideology.
Unfortunately, in our epoch, so rich in many accomplishments and hopes, there is no lack of powers and forces that end up producing a throwaway culture and this threatens to become the dominant mentality. The victims of such a culture are precisely the weakest and most fragile human beings – the unborn, the poorest people, sick elderly people, gravely disabled people… who are in danger of being “thrown out”, expelled from a machine that must be efficient at all costs. This false model of man and societ y embodies a practical atheism, de facto negating the Word of God that says: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness” (cf Genesis 1:26). In these remarks, made by Pope Francis to a delegation from the Dignitatis Humanae Institute in 2013, the Holy Father shines a light on what might well be called the fundamental moral and social issue of our time. It is the prevalence of a “practical atheism” which denies the most basic truth about human beings: that we are created in the image of God.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB delivers his speech about being good disciples of Christ on Wednesday, 6 June at Newman College for the launch of LifeLink Day 2018. Photo: Ron Tan.
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ARCHBISHOP’S WORD
It is from this foundational principle that
up our discussions, our ways of thinking
all Catholic moral/social teaching flows.
and acting, the criteria, the priorities and
The vocation of every human person,
choices, then things can change”.
both individually and in communities, is
Saint Paul makes the same point in an even
to be the living image of God, the creator and sustainer of life. Every decision we take will either be in harmony with or in contradiction of this basic principle.
more forceful way when, in his Letter to the Romans, he instructs his listeners to “adapt yourselves no longer to the patterns of this present world but let your minds be remade
Pope Francis, in the address referred to
and your whole nature thus transformed.
above, speaks of it as our “compass”. If we
Then you will be able to discern the will of
follow it we will be heading in the right
God and know what is good, acceptable
direction, the direction ultimately indicated
and perfect” (Rom 12:2).
to us by Jesus who on one occasion said:
As Christians, we are called to embrace the
“I have come that you may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10) and who on another occasion stated quite plainly, “I am the Life” (cf John 14:6).
world in which we live, recognising it as a precious gift from God but one which has been badly disfigured by sin. We embrace this world with gratitude and love, knowing
If instead we are guided by a different
that we are called to transform it with love.
“compass”, a different world view, which
This is equally true of our own individual,
in practice ignores or sidelines the Word of God, found for us as Catholics in the Scriptures as they are lived and preached in the Church, then we will, perhaps slowly but certainly inevitably, compromise our commitment to the culture of life.
family and community lives: these are precious gifts from God but also badly disfigured by sin. It is the love of God, reshaping our minds and hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit, which will enable the beauty of God’s gifts to us to
We will begin to find expedient reasons for
shine brightly.
denying the right of this particular unborn
If we are to have in us “the same mind that
child to life, or that particular elderly person to quality palliative care, or a certain class of refugees to asylum, or a certain group of people with a disability to appropriate assistance and support.
was in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5), if we are to truly be living images of the God of life and love, if we are to be apostles of the Culture of Life, then we must find the courage to allow the compass of God’s
Po p e Fr a n cis i n sis t s t h at “if we l et
word, shared with us in the teachings
ourselves be interrogated by this Word
and tradition of the Church, to be our
of God, if we let it question our personal
guide. Then, as Pope Francis says, “things
and social conscience, if we let it shake
can change”.
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PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE STANDS IN GOODY’S TR ADITION OF CARE, COMPASSION
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton chats with Pregnancy Assistance Board Chairman, Eric Jas.. Photo: Mat de Sousa
BISHOP’S WORD
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itting with a person who is weighing up options after they have discovered that they are pregnant can be harrowing. It is never easy as there are no arguments that you can offer that clinch the decision to keep the child.
for women who decide to carry their unborn child to full term. He said in the 1970s that he pledged the resources of the Archdiocese to the assistance of any woman who made this choice. Pregnancy Assistance stands in that tradition of care and compassion.
I visited our Pregnancy Assistance offices recently to celebrate Mass with the agency workers and volunteers, and to spend some time with them over lunch. The agency is located in Lord Street, Perth, a major road leading into the city. It is ideally located because it is very visible and thousands of cars and buses pass by each day.
Nowadays, a lot more is known about the trauma that a woman very often experiences following an abortion. It becomes a shadow in her life that seems to never be resolved, and it is devastating. The support that we need to give must include the provision of the means to be reconciled with a past decision to have an abortion. Unfortunately, most involved in providing abortion fail to acknowledge the impact and trauma of the procedure, and generally are dismissive of these consequences.
It was at lunch that we were able to talk about the difficult and heart-rending ministry of listening and offering support for the women and men who approach the agency, desperate to find the solution to the situation of an unforeseen or unwanted pregnancy.
Unfortunately, most involved in providing abortion fail to acknowledge the impact and trauma of the procedure, and generally are dismissive of these consequences.
Everyone acknowledged the importance of having the tiny chapel and the reserved Blessed Sacrament in the offices. It is a real sanctuary of prayer for our personnel. Their prayer is strengthening for the interviews that about to happen, and intercessory or thanksgiving in nature after the sessions with the clients. The approach that is taken in the counselling is nonjudgemental. The person is treated with the utmost respect, and the counselling is about helping the person to be aware of all the issues that need to be taken into consideration when coming to their decision. There is always the offer made for ongoing support because Pregnancy Assistance is designed for this purpose.
The ministry of Pregnancy Assistance is vital and seeks to increase knowledge about pregnancy for both the mother and father. Knowledge is always necessary for the best decisions to be made.
I have tremendous respect for the women who give so generously to the work of Pregnancy Assistance. They are prepared to journey with their clients and provide the face of compassion and care for everyone they encounter at the agency.
There are some women who ask me how they can become involved in this work. Pregnancy Assistance would love to hear from anyone who feels a call to support its mission. The life of every child is precious. For more information, visit www.pregnancyassist.com.au
On many occasions, I have repeated the words of Archbishop Goody on the offering of support
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he last 50 years have seen a seismic bouleversement, or reversal, against the traditional norms and values that have upheld Judeo-Christian culture for well over a millennia or more. This appears to be particularly prevalent in the Western sphere where economic progress, social liberalism, relativism and a desire to be comfortable have seemingly become more important than the value of a human person. The 18th century might seem like ancient history to most, but Western society is still reaping what it sowed in the Romantic philosophies that provided a redundancy package for God and a sizeable promotion for humanity. For example, “humanity” was, according to philosopher Jean Jaques Rousseau, essentially “good” but for the chains that hindered them. According to the prevailing belief of the era, humanity had a value that was founded upon itself. This is a train of thought still present today. It could be considered a fait accompli that two very different philosophical answers to the dignity of humanity were to arise from such an experience; and that these remain today. One answer was that humanity needed to collectively rise up against those in power to bring about structural change. The other was that, in the face of such adversity, individualism and self-determination could provide humanity with the dignity and reverence that it was lacking. Yet, having found little reward in many of the revolutions subsequent to these philosophies, many modern Existentialists and Nihilists concluded that life is “nausea”. Everything means nothing, life has no purpose or underlying dignity and is, simply, of very little value. Either way, the Church has always maintained that a culture of life could hardly be founded in a philosophy of resentment, envy or selfishness. Today, this milieu of ideas, or philosophical soup, is best reflected in what has been handed down through the post-war experiences of the second half of the 20th century. Undoubtedly, these philosophies and experiences have had a direct impact on what society thinks about the value of life today.
‘Love does not come at the price of another person or their dignity’ WORDS Michael Britton
Pope John Paul II greets crowds at Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland. Photo: CNS
Around 50 years ago, the post-war generation wholly embraced the Summer of Love, Woodstock and many threads of the 18th-century philosophy regarding selfdetermination and fulfilment. It would seem like a logical answer to the death of many people during both the “great” wars; spurred on by imperial (structural) alliances and ideological (doctrinal) foundations. Unsurprisingly, the movements of the 1960s proclaimed the rejection of both structural authority and doctrinal truths. Many youths, born of post-war parents, embraced their own personal philosophies, determined by themselves rather than authoritative figures. Often under the influence. Protests raged against the ideological battle being waged by the USSR and the United States in Vietnam while “free love”
Philosopher Jean Jaques Rousseau. Photo: Adobe Stock
without consequences was high on the menu. Notwithstanding the irony of an individualistic and antiauthoritarian philosophy being unquestionably followed by a sizeable mass of youth, it is entirely arguable that the Church foresaw these events as somewhat of a low point in the value and dignity of human life. For example, many millions of lives have been lost because of the “free love” movement and its ramifications. The alarming, yet opaque, statistics in Australia show that a child is more likely to die from an abortion than any one of the major diseases combined. In a somewhat prophetical book, Auxiliary Bishop of Krakow and later Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla published his book Love and Responsibility in 1960 which focused on the supremacy of taking responsibility for one’s actions in a loving relationship. He argued that a person was completely free to love but, with love, came responsibility such as children and a deep commitment to care. Love did not come at the price of another person or their dignity. It was unheard of for a bishop to write a publication focusing on issues ranging from the sexual urge, marriage and sexology. Yet Wojtyla was unequivocally clear in expressing the total dedication, devotion and selflessness one places at the central of a Christian union. His image of God, manifested in Christ’s love for humanity on the cross, was central to any relationship.
His writing cemented a modern application of the divinity and dignity of human life inside loving relationships for the modern era. All life had a value and a potency, an echo repeated in 1995 at the World Youth Day in Denver, Colorado when he called for an answer to the “culture of death” pervading society. With specific reference to contentious issues such as abortion and euthanasia, he stated: “The so-called ‘quality of life’ is interpreted primarily or exclusively as economic efficiency, inordinate consumerism, physical beauty and pleasure, to the neglect of the more profound dimensions interpersonal, spiritual and religious - of existence”. It's an interesting argument that reveals a confused and material global anthropology. Over the past 200 years, academics and philosophers have taught society to revolt against becoming enslaved as economic units. Yet, today’s “culture of death” demands that if you cannot be an economic unit (contributor) or consumer, you are not considered to possess a quality of life. In other words, you cannot be a burden; with the most vulnerable at the greatest risk. These so-called liberating, yet contradictory, philosophies will return again as they have done so in the past; possibly with even more deaths and greater callousness for personal dignity in the future. The Church’s teaching on the dignity of life proposes a more profound and radical answer in the Catholic Catechism: “Respect for human persons entails respect for the rights that flow from his dignity as a creature. These rights are prior to society and must be recognised by it. They are the basis of the moral legitimacy of every authority; by flouting them, or refusing to recognise them in its positive legislation, a society undermines its own moral legitimacy”. A legitimacy already under question.
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NEW DEAN FOR S T M A RY ’S C AT HEDR A L
Fr Sean relishes new chapter of his priesthood WORDS Matthew Lau
Father Sean Fernandez has now commenced his new role as the ninth Dean and Administrator of St Mary’s Cathedral.
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ife as a priest has come full circle for the former Attadale Parish Priest, who was ordained at St Mar y ’s C at hedr al in 1994 by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey. “The Cathedral is a very different place to what it was when I was ordained with all the renovations and refurbishments,” he said. Fr Fernandez celebrated Mass at his new home for the first time as Dean on Saturday 28 July, introducing himself to parishioners across all Masses that weekend. He s witch e d place s wit h Fr D onald Kettle, who will take on the mantle of Fr Fernandez’s previous role as Attadale Parish Priest. Fr Fernandez played an integral role in the development of the new St Joseph Pignatelli Church, Attadale Parish, where he was Parish Priest for 12 years.
The ninth Dean of the Perth Cathedral, Fr Sean Fernandez, greets parishioners after Mass on Sunday, 29 July. Photo: Matthew Lau.
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He told The Record of his delight in his new appointment.
Former Attadale Parish Priest, Fr Sean Fernandez, is the new Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Ron Tan.
“It’s the Archbishop’s Cathedral, so a lot of my over-arching plans will depend on him.
wanted to do when I was five. I
of Notre Dame Fremantle Campus.
spoke to my parents and my family at
“Archbishop Costelloe has been very supportive and we’re having regular conversations about the Cathedral and the community,” Fr Fernandez added.
he said.
“It was my first posting as Parish Priest; I really felt part of the community in Attadale for all of those 12 years.”
There is a distinctive aura about worshipping God at the iconic St Mary’s Cathedral, he said.
placement was as Assistant Priest at
“Celebrating Mass at the Cathedral is somewhat overwhelming. There is a great sense of solemnity that I am here to minister as any priest would in this parish.
later with Fr Geoff Aldous.
“The Cathedral communit y, staf f, and other priests have been ver y welcoming and supportive.”
complete his Licence in Fundamental
The 48-year-old Dean, whose family migrated from Singapore when he was 14, said his vocational urges began early in life.
at the Pontifical Gregorian University.
“I traced my first sense of what I
continuing to lecture at the University
the time, so it has been a constant,” Fr Fernandez entered St Francis Xavier Seminary in Adelaide in 1988, and was there for six years. His first Whitford Parish for three years under the guidance of Mgr Tim Corcoran and He then went on to serve at FloreatWembley and City Beach parishes. W it h t he A rchbishop’s blessing , Fr Fernandez left for Rome in 1999 to Theology and Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology on the Trinity, while teaching Upon his return to Perth, Fr Fernandez was made Attadale Parish Priest at St Joseph Pignatelli Church, while
Fr Fer nande z fondly re c alls t he welcoming and suppor t from parishioners and Santa Maria College students alike, the school he ministered in as Chaplain. “Par t of the whole communit y in many ways taught me what it is to be a Parish Priest. We learn what it is to be a priest from the people. “It was a small community, so I got to know people a fair bit,” he expressed. “I celebrated the sacrament s for many of them; some of them from their Baptism to their Confirmation, I’ve accompanied people as they’ve aged, so there have been all sorts of connections with members of the community in their high points and their low points. I’ll miss that.”
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Sheelah Rudman is a battler. She overcame infantile paralysis at the age of seven, escaped the bombing of Darwin merely days before the blast, gave birth to a healthy baby after being told she would never be able to conceive, and has lived on strong as a widower for the past 36 years.
FA I T H IN G OD M A IN TA IN S S HE E L A H ’S P O S I T I V E O U T L O OK ON L IF E WORDS AND PHOTOS Matthew Lau
WHAT GOT HER
through it all is her undeniable
faith in the ubiquitous Lord. “He is very likely looking after me. That’s all I know,” she says, pointing to the sky. Sheelah turned 104 in April. As far as the Lathlain resident is concerned, age is just a number. She is a popular figure at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Cloverdale Parish, where her fellow parishioners took the opportunity to celebrate her birthday after morning Mass on 22 April 2018. Sheelah keeps her body and mind active by ensuring her days are kept busy in a fulfilling fashion. One of those commitments is her dedicated volunteering at Harold Hawthorne Community Centre in Carlisle, which she has done for the past 47 years. “It keeps me out of mischief,” she jokes. Her husband Arthur died in 1982 when she was 68, leaving their daughter Barbara to take Sheelah under her care. “He came out to Perth from Bristol as a 16-year-old boy with
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his father on the boats,” Sheelah fondly reminiscences. They met through the State Shipping Service of Western Australia where Arthur worked. One day, he asked Sheelah to join him for lunch at the Perth Town Hall. Long story short, she didn’t turn up. Twelve months later, she was in the town hall vicinity where she noticed a man approach her. It was Arthur. “He asked, ‘What happened to you last year?’. I didn’t say anything,” Sheelah recalls. That didn’t bother Arthur, who told her, “I’m taking your arm, and you’re taking me to meet your parents”. Whether it was his persistence or his charm, it led to Arthur taking Sheelah’s hand in marriage at St Mary’s Cathedral on 16 December 1939.
Although Ar thur never admitted it, Sheelah remains convinced that he went by the Perth Town Hall every day around lunchtime in the hope of catching her should the stars align. “I’ve always been in the right place at the right time,” Sheelah proclaims, moving on to another near-miss story of her past. “I was in Darwin for two years looking after the crew on the Catalina flying boat. I left Darwin on the Friday, and it was bombed on the Monday. So I missed it.” Sheelah looks back on the past 104 years which saw her live through both World Wars, 10 Popes, and six Archbishops of Perth. “I made my First Holy Communion in Northam at St Joseph’s Church.” At the tender age of seven, a doctor told her she would never be able to walk unassisted again. The defiant youngster went through treatment and as a teenager, she was recognised as one of her school’s best athletes. She attended Our Lady’s College – now Mercedes College – on Victoria Square, and her daughter Barbara followed suit a few decades later. “All the nuns who taught mum, taught me,” Barbara recollects. Barbara’s wedding with Bruce Walther, celebrated by Monsignor Michael Keating at St Mary’s Cathedral on 29 January 2014, was one of Sheelah’s proudest memories. “I took her hand in my arm and walked her down the aisle,” Sheelah remembers. Barbara acknowledges Harold Hawthorne Community Centre as a place of comfort for her mother, who adjusted to widowed life by going there to do work and hobbies. “Mum married in 1939, and I wasn’t born until six years later because Mum had a bit of a problem getting pregnant and the doctors said she wouldn’t have any children,” Barbara explains.
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Sheelah describes the birth of her daughter as “a little miracle”. “If it wasn’t for Barbara, I wouldn’t be where I am.” Their mother-daughter bond has always been close because Arthur frequently worked away from home. “Mum has more-or-less been, partly, a sole parent. We’ve shared many holidays together after Dad passed away,” Barbara adds. “Mum has adjusted very well to me being married. I was in my mid-sixties when I met Bruce, and it’s always been Mum and I at home. Mum won’t always be here. He’s a wonderful man, he looks after Mum when it’s necessary.” The Rudman family lived on Wellington St in the city up until 1970 when they moved to the suburb of Lathlain. They continued attending Mass each week at the Cathedral – that was until a certain priest made quite the impression on Sheelah. In September 2016, Father Michael Quynh Do was reassigned from the Cathedral to become Cloverdale Parish Priest. The Rudmans soon followed. “He is such a wonderful priest, we admired him so much – and we thought that we would go to Notre Dame Church because it was a lot closer and the parking was easier,” Sheelah expresses. “Even though St Mary’s Cathedral is a beautiful place, we feel part of the family of Cloverdale, Notre Dame Church.” Barbara recalls the time Fr Quynh first spotted Sheelah at Cloverdale Parish after his transfer; he made a promise to put on a special morning tea for her 104th birthday. “Fr Quynh is a loving person for his family, who are all in Vietnam, and I think he’s taken Mum on as sort of a mother figure to have here and to look forward to seeing every Sunday,” she says. Fr Quynh kept his word, giving the parish stalwart a birthday to remember. In a short span of time, Sheelah has made several new friends at Cloverdale Parish. “It doesn’t matter what happens, I couldn’t miss Mass on a Sunday,” the 104 year old exclaims. Sheelah gracefully wears a pearl blister on her wrist that her mother gave to her more than 100 years ago. The 104 year old puts her invigorating long life down to: ample sleep, a good sense of humour, keeping her mind active, knitting, and drinking a glass of wine every night. “I’ve been blessed with very good health, thank God,” she says gratefully. Her favourite sayings are “Live life to the fullest each day as you don’t know what tomorrow will bring”, and “Life is what we make it. Always has been, always will be”.
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CATHOLIC HOMES
Ageing with Joy, Love and Hospitality Committed to building a community of care promoting Joy, Love and Hospitality, Catholic Homes has been caring for ageing Western Australians for more than 50 years.
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ased on Montessori principles, Catholic Homes’ model of care – Care with Purpose, promotes independent living. “The aim is to encourage people to remain active and engaged for as long as possible while continuing to do the things that bring them joy,” Catholic Homes CEO John Fitzgerald said. Catholic Homes’ services range from Residential Care and Retirement Living to Home Care, Comfort Care, Short-term Restorative Care, Day Therapy Services, Pastoral Care, as well as respite and private services. The launch of the Shor t-term Restorative Care service is an early intervention programme designed to help prevent, delay or reverse the need to enter long-term care. Catholic Homes’ Executive Manager of Home and Community Care Kylie Steele said, “This care service provides a range of services for up to eight weeks, depending on the needs of the person.” With happiness and wellbeing at the forefront, wishing to remain in the comfort of our own homes as we age while surrounded by the people, pets and things we love can improve health. Some of the Home Care services Catholic Homes provide includes personal care, connecting to your community, nursing care, Allied Health Services such as Podiatry and Physiotherapy, household duties, gardening and maintenance, meals, cooking, aids and equipment, transport and technology support. Catholic Homes’ seven Residential Care and four Retirement Living villages offer medical facilities, Pastoral Care and lifestyle programs. “Environments are designed for engagement while empowering its residents to become involved in the day-today activities as well as plenty of opportunities for relaxation,” Mr Fitzgerald said. Lifestyle Facilitators across each of the facilities regularly create programs designed to engage the residents ranging from sporting to specialty events.
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Committed to building a community of care promoting Joy, Love and Hospitality, Catholic Homes has been caring for ageing Western Australians for more than 50 years. Photos: Tony DcDonough
Priding themselves on creating communal dining experiences and easy-access buffets, as well as employing in-house Chefs to cook fresh food onsite, Catholic Homes’ Manager of Hotel Services Carey Bray says, “We have a good catering team at each facility who have the flexibility, resources and support to provide good food and our buffet model is second to none, providing independence and choice at the time of the meal service.” Catholic Homes won the 2017 Catering Innovation of the Year Award at the OSCAR Aged Care Hospitality Awards and has been nominated in the 2018 OSCAR Aged Care Hospitality Awards for Chef/Cook of the Year and Facility Catering Service. Catholic Homes’ innovative and proactive approach to aged care has won them numerous awards, including two Better Practice Awards for its Circle of Men project, a facilitated meeting of men encouraging conversation and friendship. Constantly striving within the aged care sector, in 2017 Catholic Homes’ opened a Comfort Care Centre at its Castledare Village facility. The first of its kind in Western Australia, the centre offers a tailor-made end-of-life service to residents. All Catholic Homes’ facilities receive ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Located in Bunbury, Ocean Star Village has recently undergone a refurbishment to its outdoor facilities, carpark and communal lounge offering views over the newly landscaped gardens towards the ocean. A Ground Breaking Ceremony on 27 June at St Vincent’s in Guildford celebrated the commencement of the redevelopment of the facility. The state-of-the-art project includes a new wing with 75 single rooms and six suites, communal living spaces, serving kitchen, GP centre, pastoral care offices, gymnasium, physiotherapy and podiatry rooms, a large underground carpark, commissioned public art displays and upgrades to the grounds. The original Bebo Moro homestead will also be rejuvenated to its former glory. Catholic Homes is an inclusive organisation welcoming all faiths and backgrounds.
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AUSTR ALIAN • AMBASSADOR The Australian Ambassador to the Holy See
TO • THE • HOLY • SEE • UN V EILS Melissa Hitchman of ficially opened a recently developed
NEW • NORCIA • EXHIBITION section of New Norcia Museum & Ar t Galler y WORDS Matthew Lau PHOTOS Feby Plando
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he new ex hibit ion fo cus e s on Ros en do Salvado’s mission era from 1846 to 1900.
Along with fellow Spanish Benedictine Joseph Serra, first Abbot Salvado co-founded the Territorial Abbey of New Norcia in 1847, which remains Australia’s only monastic town. Ambassador Hitchman’s brief visit to Western Australia included a personalised tour of New Norcia.
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D ur ing h er sp e e c h at t h e of f icial cerem o ny, Ambassador Hitchman gave her assurance that the museum upgrade would attract visitors to become better acquainted with New Norcia’s unique history. “You may not be aware, but your community and its contribution to the Australian Catholic public and indigenous discourse is becoming ever more familiar in Rome,” she stated.
Ambassador Hitchman and Abbot Herbert make their way through Australia’s only “Monk Town”.
Ambassador Hitchman congratulated those responsible for preserving New Norcia’s contribution to Australian church-state-indigenous relations. “No issue is more vibrant or more energised than promoting indigenous recognition and culture. Not only in Australia, but to the 25,000 visitors per day to the Vatican Museums.” Ambassador Hitchman congratulated those responsible for preserving New Norcia’s contribution to Australian church-state-indigenous relations.
“Over the past few years, my predecessors, I and my colleagues at the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, have been privileged to journey with Abbot John Herbert to bring to fruition the scholarship to honour the memory of indigenous Benedictine student Francis Xavier Conaci,” she explained. “Conaci travelled from the monastery [of New Norcia] in 1849, met Pope Pius IX in Rome, died and was buried at St Paul’s Outside the Walls in 1853.” T h e A m b as s a d o r p aid h o mage to young indigenous Australian Catholic University student Nathan Pitt, who last year named the inaugural Francis Xavier Conaci scholar. “ Nat han b uil t o n C o na ci’s l e g a c y by walking in his footsteps in Rome in 2017. “It is therefore with some personal satisfaction that I have come to see Conaci’s origins, to understand better his story,” she concluded.
Above: New Norcia Archivist Peter Hocking provides Ambassador Hitchman a taste of New Norcia’s rich vein of history. Left: Melissa Hitchman, Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, unveils a revamped section of New Norcia Museum & Art Gallery. It was her first time in New Norcia.
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Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:4
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o take away one’s childhood years out of the shaping process of his or her abilities and personalities as an adult is almost impossible. How one thinks and
acts as an adult are very much defined by what he or she
Educating the young minds: when should we start? WORDS: Theresia Titus
experienced during his or her childhood years. It is imperative then to answer these questions: When should I start enrolling my children at school? To what school should I enrol my children? Do my children need to start school early? With more schools in WA to introduce pre-kindergarten programs for 3-year-olds, the answers to those questions have become more obvious.
Joy began her education in New Zealand where she trained at the Auckland Kindergarten Teachers’ College before going on to teach in country kindergartens for more than two years. After she moved to Australia, she took up work as a kindergarten teacher at the University Child Care Centre, and then continued her studies in a Diploma of Teaching
An interest in the education of young children was what
at the Churchlands College of Advanced Education, which
attracted Pre-Kindergarten teacher Joy Gordon.
later became a part of Edith Cowan University.
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“I later completed my Bachelor of Education at Edith Cowan University,” Joy told The Record. “In New Zealand, the kindergarten system attracted me as it was independent of the school system but was dedicated to providing affordable early years’ education to all children.” For Joy, the significance of what she does comes to life when she sees the children in her class “progress and develop throughout the year”. She said the development in her pre-kindergarten class is ver y much through the social domain, learning to interact with other children in a group, developing and maintaining friendships. “I love the enthusiasm that young children bring with them and the joy that they experience when they make new discoveries and achieve success,” Ms Gordon added. Knowing the needs of each child is a challenging task, as every child is different. Ms Gordon explained that the observation of each child at play and conversations with the parents are how she knows what the child needs.
“It was about the relationship they have with the staff. They are leaving their child with someone who cares as much for their child as they do,” Dr Robinson commented on the result of her research. “They chose to send their child there was because of the relationships they feel the Catholic culture provides - one that has the same values they have as a family.” Joy Gordon went on to say that in a Catholic school, children enroled in a pre-kindergarten program also begin their learning about prayer and the wonder of God’s world. “They learn a little about Jesus and His love for all of us,” she concluded.
... the observation of each child at play and conversations with the parents are how she knows what the child needs.
“Within the early years’ classroom, there is room to accommodate all the different learning needs of the children,” she said. Senior Lecturer and Early Childhood Degree Coordinator at the University of Notre Dame Australia Fremantle Campus, Dr Christine Robinson, confirmed that early childhood education should follow play-based philosophy where the children are encouraged to be curious and interested. “It is child-initiated but teacher direc ted,” Dr Robinson said. “They are learning through their play and then when we talked about Catholic centres, I think it’s really important that the shared philosophy and shared beliefs are the basis, everyone is working towards that same belief.” Dr Robinson also explained that “a more formalised learning in the early years doesn’t lead to better outcomes as the children get older”. “For a long-term learning, children need to be discovering and coming to answers and ask the questions themselves. As part of her research on the quality of pre-kindergarten programs, Dr Robinson spoke about the reactions of parents who enrol their children in a prekindergarten program.
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t is vital that we take the time to stop and look into ourselves and ask God: What it is that you want from me, what you want me to do?
But in order to do that, we first have to be open to His guidance, get to know Him and trust in His will. Those were the words of Vocations Director Father Mark Payton, who, in his conversation with journalist Amanda Murthy from The Record, shared the events which led to his vocation, as well as the life lessons he picked up along the way. The Perth born-and-bred priest, who currently resides
In a world where success and happiness is measured by material possessions, such as a large house or hoards of money, an increasing number of people are finding it harder to discern what might be the right vocation for them.
at St Charles Seminary in Guildford, recalls his journey to priesthood as a “long but necessary” road which began as a simple thought in primary school. “In my mid-20 s, when I was discerning life goals, priesthood was a re-occurring thought, which I tried to push away.
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Being raised in a C atholic back ground, Fr Pay ton acknowledged the influence his parents had on his faith life. “Faith definitely played a huge role in our family of seven - My parents would encourage us to say the Rosary daily after dinner. I was also an altar server at our parish in Gosnells, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church.” Fr Payton admitted to having a tough time when faced with the question of his career path during his high school years. “I ended up following in my father’s footsteps and took up building, as I admired his work ethic and was familiar with that job environment, having been him around him as he worked on houses and various projects.”
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Some of the seminarians at St Charles' Seminary are seen engaging
Just like husband and wife are meant to grow in love, and God-willing have children.
with Fr Payton before their daily evening Mass.
Desperate for a change in environment, Fr Mark applied for a one-and-a-half year work-travel visa to England where he worked several casual jobs in the hope of finding his true passion and ambition. It was a significant trip to Portugal with his parents and sister, to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, that Fr Mark affirms “changed his life”.
Since his ordination, Fr Payton has made it his mission
“Just being in that environment, seeing the faith and devotion of the people, and hearing the history of what transpired there, was a feeling I can’t describe – it strengthened my faith and made me want to know more about God.”
to nourish our faith [in particular the Eucharist and
After his visa had ended, Fr Mark returned home to Perth, faced with a decision. “I felt like I was at a fork in the road at that point in my life – wondering if I should go back to my former job or look into joining the seminary. “After seven months, I was sure I needed to enter the seminary, even though I wasn’t completely sure about priesthood. With the suppor t of family, my parish priest and fell ow f r ien ds , I join e d St Charles Seminary and never looked back,” he said.
to spread the Gospel of Christ and encourage others to respond to Christ’s life-changing love. Fr Payton said in order to help others encounter Christ, the change has to start within us. “We can take the initiative to be involved in the Church community by attending Mass, reading and reflecting on scriptures, using the sacraments Reconciliation], and getting involved in groups where people can support one another.” “One of the joys of priesthood is to be able to walk with people and see God’s grace at work in their lives”.
So likewise, the priesthood is a way to grow in love. “As a priest, there’s so much variety and different responsibilities, being there for the best of times as well as the hard times. “Yes, priesthood has its’ challenges and difficult days, like any other vocation, but those challenges are part of the journey,” he added. For those who wish to discern their vocation to priesthood, marriage, religious life, or single life, Fr Payton encouraged them to have a spiritual director, who can journey with them. “At the end of the day, God is going to lead us to the place we are most happy, and by following God’s plan for our life, our vocation, which requires trust, we become the best person we can be.
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In the face of an ever-increasing secular society, and with a Year of Youth having been proclaimed by the Australian Bishops, now is the time to look at how the Church can better support young people in their search for the truth. Official of the Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Father Walter (Tad) Oxley’s role in the congregation (part of the Roman Curia), involves the promotion and defence of Catholic doctrine. Originally from the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, in the United States, Fr Oxley sat down with The Record Editor Jamie O’Brien and Journalist Joshua Low in Rome to discuss young people today, intentional discipleship, and how we can better live the world.
YEAR into disciples of Jesus? YOUTH OF How do we form youth WORDS Jamie O’Brien and Josh Low
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r Oxley believes that at the core of every young person lies the desire for the fullness of truth.
“Young people are seeking the truth and how it affects them personally; a personal encounter with the truth, which of course is Jesus Christ. “What we have to do is to speak in the language of truth and how truth affects the person,” he said. “The youth want clarity, and I think they have found that the world has tricked them in many regards, and when they begin to seek it, they want to go all in.” Fr Oxley said he believes that because society is has become increasingly secularised, young people are beginning to realise how broken their lives can be, and how broken society can be without God. “The promiscuous relationships and culture, drugs, the taking advantage and being taken advantage of – it didn’t do anything and ended up leaving them wanting. “But when they come to God with an open heart, there is kind of a conversion experience. “Through seeing Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, they experience someone who will stay with them their whole life. “They experience something that is lasting, something that is enduring.”
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Youth from across Perth gather for the 2018 Veritas Festival in July. At the core of every young person, says Fr Tad Oxley from the CDF, lies the desire for the fullness of truth. Photo: Supplied
He added that while the rise of secularism and an aggressive movement against the Church has affected people’s Catholic faith and the desire to live it in the public, the expression of faith among Catholic youth in today’s society is in stark contrast to earlier generations. “It is more difficult for the youth of today to say they are Catholic or to go to Church but not profess it in the public square.
“It’s not easy just to say anymore: ‘I go to Mass and do a few good things so I’m a decent person and I happen to be Catholic’. “Just saying they are Catholic is no longer enough. Something must reach the heart; the Spirit must reach the heart, where they are experiencing God and want to live their Catholicism in a more radically committed way; in a way more docile to the Spirit in all dimensions of their life.
Fr Oxley said intentional discipleship can be seen in World Youth Day, national youth days, and through evangelically based communities within the Catholic Church. Photo: Feby Plando
“In the 1970s, 80s or 90s, it was easier to keep the faith to yourself. You wouldn’t necessarily talk about the fact that you are Catholic or about going to Mass at work often, so as to not impose it on anybody. “Or you would never stand up for what those teachings are in a way that would put yourself at risk,” he added. “There are people of course that did this, but right now I think we are moving into a phase of Catholicism where we will see more people say ‘If I am going to say I’m Catholic in this world, and if I go to Mass in this world today, well then I want to give myself totally do it; to go to confession regularly, to try and live a chaste life. “The youth want clarity, because the stakes are just too high. It’s either ‘I’m going to do it, or I’m not going to do it’. “We are in a place in the world where it is more of ‘all or nothing’. There is a sort of totality to it.
“That’s where I think we have this theme of intentional discipleship. How do we form the youth into being disciples of Jesus? How does their whole life become engrossed in the following of Jesus?” Fr Oxley said intentional discipleship can be seen in World Youth Day, national youth days, and through evangelically based communities within the Catholic Church. “There’s preparation before, then there’s an encounter during the events and then the forming of small groups and communities that continue. “Some of the best examples I’ve also seen are evangelically based communities within the Catholic Church that mutually support each other; where you come together regularly to pray. “Deep friendships are formed, marriages are formed and vocations come out of it; where you’re walking together through the world. “Maybe deciding to buy a house near where another person or family is living in the knowledge that you can walk this Christian, Catholic discipleship intentionally together, because that’s where I think we are right now in Australia,” he said.
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Theologian to the Papal Household Father Wojciech Giertych OP marked his first ever visit to Australia by speaking about the fallout of one of the most controversial encyclicals in recent Church history.
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In an exclusive interview with The Record journalist Matthew Lau, Fr Giertych explained why 1968 was a revolutionary year in the Western world.
Theology maven Fr Giertych was a special guest speaker at the “1968: Five Decades On” Conference, which was held at the University of Notre Dame Australia Fremantle Campus from 12 to 14 July.
“The year 1968 was a time of a cultural revolution in the West – with a sexual revolution, the rejection of authority, with the hippy movement, and with cultural changes such as those in popular music. It was also the moment of great joy and hope with the reform of the Church after Vatican II. But, at times, there were also grief and anxiety, because often the reforms were implemented inappropriately,” he said.
Hosted by the Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture, the conference, featured a number of noteworthy speakers who revisited some of the most significant cultural moments in recent history, while uncovering the impacts they have had on the Church.
“In many respec t s, it was a ver y impor t ant year. In many parts of the world I am observing a perception that the ideologies that had been being thrust upon the world since 1968 need to be corrected. There is a feeling that something went wrong.”
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He notes that in today’s world there is “a certain backing out” from the ideologies that can be symbolically tied with 1968. “Paul VI prophetically saw that the deformation of marital love will generate a crash of paternity; and we are seeing now that many men have become degenerate. Locked in egoism, they are not responsible for their families. Thus abortion, abandoned single mothers and abuse are a consequence of the faulty approach to sexuality.” During the “1968: Five Decades On” conference, Fr Giertych explained the intent of Blessed Paul VI’s in Humanae Vitae and how at times, his teaching has been ignored or misunderstood. Fr Giertych delivered a positive presentation on the significance of chastity and the art of handling the sexual drive, both within and outside marriage. "In rejecting the 'safe-sex' mentality that treats procreation as an enemy, Paul VI spoke out in defence of the dignity of children and of abused women, but primarily he was concerned about the quality of marital love. “After all, contraception is for men, allowing them to be egoist and irresponsible, and so it
is not conducive to the growth of charity, the divine love that is offered to us by Christ. “The Church regularly passes through moments of crisis in history; the conflict of the world with the Church today is primarily in the field of moral theology,” he stated. “At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the issue was history, the reading of the Bible in the face of the discoveries of the biblical archaeology in the Middle East and how to put them together with faith. Today, neither biblical theology nor doctrinal questions are seen to be a major issue.” It is the Catholic understanding of morality that seems to be problematic, he said. “It is not a question that some acts were not seen to be sinful and now they are interpreted as such – it is not some particular detail that is at stake. The fundamental question is how the moral teaching of the Church is to be located within the entire Christian message, centred upon Christ. This, of course, has also an impact on sexual morality and marital life, because for most people, it is there that the living out of the divine charity received from God takes place,” Fr Giertych continued.
Paul VI prophetically saw that the deformation of marital love will generate a crash of paternity; and we are seeing now that many men have become degenerate. “This is the prime issue the Church is confronting in the universal world. The renewal that Vatican II had instigated includes the renewal of moral theology and the tying of moral dilemmas with the redemptive work of Christ and not only with the natural law. This reformulation of the approach is in process, although with difficulty, but also with directive guidance coming from the Holy See.”
Fr Wojciech Giertych OP was a keynote speaker during a three-day conference titled “1968: Five Decades On”, organised by the Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture. Photo: Matthew Lau
Fr Giertych is also a consultant in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, a consultant in the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and a professor at the Pontifical University of St Thomas, the Angelicum, in Rome.
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The entire Perth Catholic community and beyond have the opportunity to have their voices heard as part of the 2020 Plenary Council, following the training of more than 180 local representatives from across the Archdiocese of Perth.
PERTH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INVITED TO HAVE THEIR VOICES HEARD WORDS Jamie O'Brien
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he representatives, who are officially known as Animators – will lead group sessions in parishes and various other communities that work to encourage people to participate in the Listening and Dialogue sessions. The Listening and Dialogue sessions are the first stage in the preparation of the Plenary Council sessions scheduled to be held in Adelaide, in October 2020 and then again in May 2021 at a location yet to be decided. The two historic national gatherings will consider the future of the Catholic Church in Australia, bringing hundreds of Catholic leaders together to discuss how the Catholic Church in Australia can continue its mission in a society that is changing and evolving. The Animators - many of whom have volunteered or were selected by their Parish Priests and local community - came together at Newman Siena College on Friday 27 July and at the Leederville offices of Catholic Education Western Australia on Saturday 28 July, and departed with the knowledge and dedication to help members of their parish community answer, ‘What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?’. Plenary Council Facilitator Lana Turvey-Collins led the two sessions on 27 and 28 July, with support from Perth Assistant 2020 Plenary Council Co-ordinator, Dr Marco Ceccarelli, Director of the Centre for Faith Enrichment and team leader of Catechist Services at CEWA, Dr Pina Ford.
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Archbishop Timothy Costelloe lights the special plenary council candle during the official Perth Launch of the 2020 Plenary Council on Saturday 26 May 2018. Photos: Ron Tan
“The newly trained Per th Animators have shown a tremendous enthusiasm for what the Plenary Council is all about,” Ms Turvey-Collins said. “Their positive enthusiasm for the Church will enable the entire local community to come together with strength and commitment, to really pray and discern what God is asking of us at this time,” she said. Dr Ceccarelli went on to say that the Animators who attended the training sessions included a positive cross section of the Perth Catholic community. “A focused and dedicated group of men, women, young and old, in addition to people from various walks of life, professions and cultures,” Dr Ceccarelli said.
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“And this is what we need – people from across the community to help us bring people together so that as many people as possible are able to share their thoughts and insight, as community,” he said. Contact your parish for more information about the Listening and Dialogue sessions in your local community.
AGENCY LEADERS COME TOGETHER FOR PLENARY INFORMATION SESSION IN SHOW OF UNITY Direc tors and senior leaders of agencies and organisations also came together for a Listening and Dialogue session as a group on Tuesday 26 June.
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2020 Plenary Council Facilitator Lana Turvey-Collins speaks to the new Animators, who will conduct the Listening and Dialogue sessions in the parishes Photos: Jamie O'Brien
The agency directors and senior leaders were joined by various members from their management committees, with the aim of strengthening networks and relationships during this period of Listening and Dialogue. Perth 2020 Plenar y Council Co-ordinator, Tony Giglia, said he is keen to be part of helping the various communities come together. “We are being called to something great through this Plenary Council, and the beauty of it all is that everyone is invited,” Mr Giglia said. “We are all equal in the eyes of God and we pray his plans will be the one we follow,” he said. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the Plenary Council, said the countdown to October 2020 and the final session in early 2021, has begun with much hope. “The choice of venue is important because it provides clear dates and focus for the future. It is a part of the preparations,” Archbishop Costelloe said. Archbishop Costelloe continued by saying that Pope Francis has encouraged people “to speak boldly, to speak with passion, but also to listen with an open and humble heart”. “This is not a process for the ‘inner circle’; this is a bottom-up process that will allow us all to consider how we can draw people closer to the message and teachings of Jesus in contemporary Australian society,” he said. For more information on the Plenary Council, go to www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au.
Above: Dr Marco Ceccarelli speaks to the new Animators on Friday 27 July. Photos: Jamie O'Brien
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PAT ’S B A CON-W R A P P ED TA S SIE S A L MON WORDS Amanda Murthy
A CHIL LY DAY
calls for some comforting yet healthy meals.
This flavoursome and easy-to-prepare dish is definitely a winner!
INGREDIENTS
Each ingredient holds its importance in a recipe, and accuracy is essential
Prep time: 15 minutes Frying time: 5 minutes
to achieve the intended product in all its glory. But be patient, baking is a
Baking time: 17 minutes
labour of love that is worth its weight in gold when you and your companions
Salmon
get to munch into the delicious goods.
• 12 ounce Tasmanian Salmon fillets
Tasmanian salmon is Australia’s pride and joy – Add sweet cherry tomatoes,
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
zesty lemon juice, and crunchy capsicum for an unforgettable combination.
• Salt & ground black pepper to taste
And let’s talk about how perfectly the puff pastry complements and
• A dash of olive oil
(might we add) lifts the dish. If you don’t like some of the vegetables, it is
• Prosciutto slices
completely all right to replace them. Suggestions would include cauliflower,
• Thyme herbs
pumpkin and broccoli.
• 4 slabs butter
Feel free to bake the salmon if you want to avoid frying it. Great for dinner or lunch parties, and a convenient way to get the children to eat their fish and veggies. Try it!
METHOD 1. Remove salmon skin. Cut salmon in half. Marinate salmon fillets with salt, pepper and lemon juice on both sides. 2. Transfer the salmon fillets into a skillet. Deep fry salmon fillets until golden brown and set aside. 3. Lay the prosciutto slices on a board and place the thyme, butter and salmon fillets on top. Wrap the ham as tightly as possible. 4. Add the green capsicum in the same skillet. Add minced garlic, onion, chopped cherry tomatoes, asparagus and the wrapped salmon. Season with salt, pepper and chicken broth until tender. 5. To make pastry side dish: Add cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add minced garlic, lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper and olive oil. Stir well. 6. Fill the puff pastry with cream cheese mixture and roll it. Cut the rolls into small pieces and bake 200°F/ 95 °C for 17 minutes until crisp. 7. Plate the wrapped salmon and vegetables, accompanied by the pastry on the side.
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Vegetables • 2 cups green capsicum • 1 cup cherry tomatoes • 1 cup asparagus • 2 garlic cloves, minced • Half a red onion • Salt & ground black pepper to taste • A dash of olive oil • Half cup Chicken Broth
Pastry • 4 sheets of ready-made puff pastry • 1 cup cream cheese • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • Salt & pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cover image by Matthew Lau
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Record Magazine seeks to promote awareness and understanding of vocation – God’s particular call to each of us to live and become what we were created to be. There are many such vocations – marriage and family life, priesthood, religious life or being single – with the first and universal vocation being to holiness, as described by the Fathers of the Church in Lumen Gentium.
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