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“Be indefatigable in your purpose and with undaunted spirit resist iniquity and try to conquer evil with good, having before your eyes the reward of those who combat for Christ.” -Bishop Matthew Gibney 1874
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ts supporters promised it would liberate women and make us all happier. But as increasing numbers of women count the cost 40 years after Humanae Vitae’s prophetic insights, artifical contraception’s deceitful web begins to unravel...
Tumbling Down
One of the Pill’s creators spells out the awful unforeseen consequences of the contraceptive he now wishes he had never invented. Vista 1-3
SERVITE JOY IN PERTH
ROCKINGHAM STYLE
JANUARY INDULGENCE
After a long journey, Perth man Peter Porteous was ordained a Servite priest by Bishop Donald Sproxton. It was a moment of great joy for all concerned.
When it came to celebrating the Feast of the Birth of the Saviour of the World, Rockingham parish and Catholic school joined forces.
As part of the special Year of St Paul called by Pope Benedict, Catholics in Perth can receive an indulgence on January 25. Don’t miss out!
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“I thank my God whenever I think of you, and every time I pray for you all, I always pray with joy for your partnership in the Gospel from the very first day up until the present. I am quite confident that the One who began a good work in you will go on completing it until the Day of Jesus Christ comes. Letter to the Church at Philippi 1:3-7