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The face of Jesus? Pat Lovett looks at the famous photo of a face mysteriously imprinted on the Shroud of Turin. A display on the Shroud is currently on show in the WA rural town of Nungarin.
A permanent display focussing on the Shroud believed by millions to be the one in which Jesus was laid after he died on the Cross is currently on show in a wheatbelt town. The photographic exhibition about the Shroud of Turin is on display at the Visitors Centre in the small country town of Nungarin, 40 kms from Merredin. Australian Shroud of Turin expert Rex Morgan created the permanent display as a gift to Centre Manager Pat Lovett. Mr Morgan has previously exhibited the display around Australia as well as overseas in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau and Canada. Consisting of nearly 50 pho-
tographs, the display explains some of the forensic work undertaken by many scientists worldwide. Mrs Lovett’s private collection of books and newsletters from Australia and the United States are also on show. The highlight of the exhibit is the light box featuring the face in photographic negative taken by Italian professional photographer, Giuseppe Enrie, in May 1931. The centre has tapes and books for sale including reprints of The Winding Sheet of Christ. The display, which is permanent, is open from 9am to 12 noon weekdays. For more information contact Pat Lovett on (08) 9046 5174.
EWTN offers podcasts EWTN Global Catholic Network is now offering podcasts of selected programs in MP3 format at no charge on its Web site at www.ewtn.com. Podcast listeners typically download audio files from the Web to a computer, then transfer the files to a digital audio player, such as Apple’s iPod, for listening at another time. An estimated 22 million Americans own portable MP3 players and 6 million of them have downloaded podcasts from the Internet. “Throughout our 25-year history, EWTN has always embraced new technology to carry out its mission of evangelisation,” said Michael Warsaw, EWTN president, in a statement. “This new podcasting initiative complements our existing audio
and video streaming and enables us to spread the Gospel to an even wider audience.” Available programs will include readings and the homily from the televised daily Mass; daily instalments of EWTN’s Open Line radio programs; and weekly instalments of “Sunday Night Live,” “The Journey Home,” “Mother Angelica Live Classics,” “Threshold of Hope” and “EWTN Live.” The network includes Eternal Word Television Network as well as a worldwide shortwave radio station, direct broadcast satellite service, satellite radio and a pub- CNS lishing arm. ■ Catholic media in Perth on Pay and Broadcast TV and on FM radio, including EWTN - Page 7
MISSION IS THE MISSION A children’s Mission Mass to support the missionary work of the Church drew students from more than 80 Catholic schools in Perth.
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Launch: Archbishop Barry Hickey appeals for generosity.
Time to reach out to those in need The Archbishop’s annual LifeLink appeal will be launched in parishes over the next two weekends with the aim of raising more than $375,000 to support 13 Archdiocesan social service agencies. Envelopes containing a personal letter from Archbishop Hickey will be distributed in parishes this weekend (Nov 5-6) and by mail, and the collection will be taken up next weekend (Nov 12-13).
However, people will be able to use the envelopes to make their contribution at any time. Donations can also be posted in the envelopes provided. In his personal letter to parishioners Archbishop Hickey said it was not always easy for individuals to recognise people in need – those struggling to overcome addictions, the challenge of disabilities, the hopelessness felt by women and children in violent or abusive situations, those in financial difficulties, or those feeling isolated, lonely, confused or marginalised. “Your LifeLink social service
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agencies seek them out,” he said. “They reach out to more than 57,000 Western Australian families and individuals in need each year, and their loving service is provided to all, regardless of race, creed, colour or circumstance. “LifeLink is a practical, powerful and positive demonstration of faith in action.” Examples of the work carried our each year by LifeLink agencies included: Centrecare helps 25,000 people, providing emergency housing, helping migrants and refugees, Continued on Page 6
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Meet Luis Tijerino, who was ordained to the diaconate last week and is looking forward to being a missionary priest, preaching the Gospel wherever he is sent.
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