August 2022
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You cannot give what you have not got, Archbishop Costelloe tells Archdiocesan agency staff
25 Aug 2022
For it is we who are, in our various roles, called to be the ones who, in God’s name, offer the gift of life to others, Archbishop Costelloe told Perth Archdiocesan agency staff last week, Thursday 18 August at St Mary’s Cathedral, for the annual Archdiocesan Agencies Mass.
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You are great signs to your families, friends and fellow Christians of the possibility of love and unity, says Bishop Sproxton
25 Aug 2022
“One part of my ministry that I have enjoyed so much, has been the preparation of couples for marriage,” said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton, during last weekend’s Annual Marriage Day Mass.
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World Youth Day 2023 – Registrations Opening Soon!
25 Aug 2022
Established by St John Paul II in 1985, the international WYD events are weeklong gatherings that usually attracting hundreds of thousands of young people. Catholic Youth Ministry Perth has now commenced planning for the August 2023 international event.
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New Deacon to be a living reminder of the Word that heals and transforms, says Bishop Sproxton
25 Aug 2022
People will be looking to you to be a living reminder of the Word that heals and transforms, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, during his homily for the Ordination to the Diaconate of Redemptoris Mater Seminarian, Andres Felipe Fernandez, Thursday 18 August at St Mary’s Cathedral.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Sunday Obligation Returns
18 Aug 2022
In celebrating the Eucharist, we are celebrating, and being drawn into, the great mystery of our salvation, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, in a Pastoral Letter published Tuesday 16 August.
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SPECIAL REPORT: New priest to be at the service of a holy people, says Archbishop Costelloe
18 Aug 2022
It is important for Grzegorz, and for us, to understand what it means to be a priestly people, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, during the ordination of Fr Grzegorz Rapcewicz, Friday 12 August.
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SPECIAL REPORT: God intervened the in life of Felipe, bringing him one step closer to the priesthood
18 Aug 2022
Redemptoris Mater seminarian Felipe Fernandez will tonight be ordained to the Order of Deacon by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, at St Mary’s Cathedral.
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OBITUARY: Fr Francis Ly Van Ca remembered for generosity, dedication and enthusiasm to assist those in need
18 Aug 2022
Ordained 4 September 1984 by then Archbishop William Foley, Fr Francis Ly Van Ca will be remembered for his dedication to the Vietnamese Community, in addition to his numerous roles across the Archdiocese of Perth. He passed away 26 July 2022.
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Australian synthesis for global Synod of Bishops published
16 Aug 2022
Australian synthesis for global Synod of Bishops published
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EXCLUSIVE: Suffering of others inspires Deacon Grzegorz to the priesthood
11 Aug 2022
Deacon Grzegorz Rapcewicz will this week be ordained the 43rd priest from Perth’s Redemptoris Mater Seminary by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Hailing originally from Warsaw, Poland, Dcn Grzegorz highlighted the importance the domestic church had on his faith journey, which ultimately led him to the priesthood.
