Perth Archdiocese gains three Shepherds called by God

22 Aug 2019

Priests are called by God to be living signs of the presence of Jesus among His people as their Good Shepherd in the concrete realities of today’s world and today’s Church, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB told the St Mary’s Cathedral congregation who were present on Friday 16 August to witness the auspicious Ordination to the Priesthood of Fathers Matteo Verdi, Liam Ryan, and Mark Rucci.

Adelaide visit part of Plenary Council preparations

22 Aug 2019

The Bishops Commission for the Plenary Council and its Executive Committee have recently met in Adelaide for the first time, 14 months before the Council’s opening session in the South Australian capital.

Archbishop Costelloe: Solemnity of the Assumption a ‘living expression of the Church’

21 Aug 2019

God’s faithfulness to Mary is a sign of hope and comfort that He will be faithful to us, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said on the Solemnity of the Assumption, a Holy Day of Obligation that he described as “one of the great feasts of the Church”.

Cardinal Pell appeal decision to be livestreamed next Wednesday

16 Aug 2019

‘Christ is Alive’ at the youth festival of ‘Truth’

15 Aug 2019

Christ being alive in and working through us was the focus of the recent Veritas Youth Festival on 9 August.

VOCATIONS WEEK 2019: Priesthood and religious life in focus for Archbishop Costelloe

15 Aug 2019

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week led a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life on 7 August 2019.

OBITUARY: Father Peter Toohey SCC, a generous servant

15 Aug 2019

Father Peter Toohey SCC has left an indelible presence on the lives of those he encountered during his decades of mission work and chaplaincies.

MARRIAGE DAY MASS 2019: Marriage brings healing and hope to the broken and suffering, says Archbishop Costelloe

15 Aug 2019

Cherishing the gift of fidelity was the central focus for married couples and their families gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 10 August for the annual Marriage Day Mass.

Reconciliation theme central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday solidarity

7 Aug 2019

Last weekend’s 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral was a celebration of the efforts by both the Indigenous community and the Catholic Church to achieve integration and solidarity as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Jesuit spirituality: Three moments of the day with Fr Chris Collins

7 Aug 2019

The practical elements of a simple, devotional faith and the benefits of a daily routine that supports it, was the context for the presentation by Fr Chris Collins SJ at his public lecture on Thursday 25 July, 2019, at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle.

Discernment to vocation and the power of ceremony

7 Aug 2019

Every time a deacon is ordained to the priesthood, one question above all others generally rises to the fore among those gathered to bear witness: how did the aspirant discern the call of God on their lives to become a priest?

Schools come together for 30th Performing Arts Festival to give thanks for God’s gifts

31 Jul 2019

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reminded those present for the 30th annual Performing Arts Festival Mass that the word “Eucharist” itself means “thanksgiving”.

ORCHESTRAL MASS: Church’s musical tradition ‘a treasure of inestimable value’

31 Jul 2019

Perth Catholics were treated to the grandeur of sacred music during the annual St Mary’s Cathedral Orchestral Mass last Sunday.

LIFELINK WEEK 3: Emmaus Community, embracing John as he is

31 Jul 2019

Battling with mental ill health and living on the streets with no family or support for more than 21 years was the only way John knew how to live – this was until he discovered the work of the Emmaus Community, a long-term independent living programme founded by Brother Al Archer.

Advocates for life, marriage and family – New Archdiocesan agency officially launched

31 Jul 2019

Encountering and walking with people along their journey of life and providing valuable formation as advocates for life is the mission of the newly launched Centre for Life, Marriage and Family.

OBITUARY: Sister Mary Berry RSM

24 Jul 2019

Beloved member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, Sister Mary Berry RSM, died on 28 June 2019.

MARRIAGE DAY: Dymond couple credits faith as pillar of their love

24 Jul 2019

Peter and Veronica Dymond candidly reflect back on their life together, sharing memories of some of their greatest joys, and how they overcame hurdles in life as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year.

Father Peter Tran gives thanks for 25 years of priesthood

24 Jul 2019

St Thomas More College Chaplain Father Peter Hung Tran has last week celebrated 25 years of ministering the sacraments.

Celebrating 30 years of Personal Advocacy Service in Perth

24 Jul 2019

“Joy” was the word used by both priests and laypeople when describing the Personal Advocacy Service’s 30th Anniversary Mass for people with intellectual disability, their volunteers and families, celebrated last weekend at Infant Jesus Church, Morley Parish: an adapted liturgy that facilitated inclusion and engagement within the setting of the Mass.

Archdiocesan Agency Mass 2019 celebrates the good work of the Church

24 Jul 2019

Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton addressed more than 150 Church agency staff representatives during the annual Archdiocesan Agency Mass on Tuesday 23 July at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Notre Dame to host Public Lecture Series with Fr Christopher Collins SJ

17 Jul 2019

Fr Christopher Collins SJ will be the guest of the University of Notre Dame Fremantle and Sydney campuses as part of their upcoming Public Lecture Series where he will discuss spirituality, society and daily life.

LIFELINK WEEK 1: Daydawn continue to bridge gap in child homelessness within community

17 Jul 2019

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016) children are one of the largest groups in Australia experiencing homelessness.

ACYF 2019: Countdown to Perth ACYF 2019

17 Jul 2019

The countdown is on with less than 150 days until doors open on the fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2019 (ACYF19) to be held in Perth, 8 to 10 December.

Parish Renewal expert addresses youth and leadership in Perth

10 Jul 2019

The role of young people and their place in the development of the future Catholic Church was the focus of a talk last week by Daniel Ang, Director of Parish 2020, a process of parish renewal and revitalisation in the Archdiocese of Sydney.

OBITUARY: Vale Sr Anne Derwin RSJ

10 Jul 2019

Catholic leaders have paid tribute to Sister Anne Derwin RSJ, the former congregational leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and president of Catholic Religious Australia, who died peacefully on 23 June at the age of 69.

Masterclass addresses gap in leadership for young adult ministries

10 Jul 2019

Parish youth leaders and potential youth leaders within the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth gathered for a weekend of training, formation, fellowship and prayer at the latest series of Masterclass from 5 to 7 July at the Advent Park Convention Centre in Kalamunda.

EXCLUSIVE: New Baldivis Parish church to make presence of Jesus known in community

10 Jul 2019

“There are people coming to your parish Masses looking for a spiritual home. They are looking for a people who show personally and communally the Jesus lives in and among them

Bishop Sproxton announces incorporation of Catholic Education WA

7 Jul 2019

The Bishops of Western Australia will incorporate Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA), Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Donald Sproxton announced last week at the Catholic Education Leaders’ Forum at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

SPECIAL REPORT: Archbishop Costelloe reiterates Church’s mission during Vatican visit

3 Jul 2019

“Christ is the beating heart of His Church."

PLENARY 2020: Applications open for Plenary Council discernment groups

3 Jul 2019

The 2020 Plenary Council has this week opened applications for the Discernment and Writing Groups that will play a critical role in helping the Catholic Church move forward in considering the Council’s six National Themes for Discernment.

Love thy NAIDOC week – celebrating Aboriginal culture

3 Jul 2019

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week called for churches to embrace the message of the 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday.

Fremantle Parish to be centre of combined anniversaries

3 Jul 2019

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) – started by the celebrated Frenchman, Saint Eugene De Mazenod, in 1826 – is this year celebrating 125 years of service in Australia on 18 August 2019.

New bells ring for Bassendean parishioners

26 Jun 2019

The parishioners of St Joseph’s Church Bassendean have last weekend celebrated the long awaited return and blessing of their parish bell on Sunday, 23 June, before reclaiming their suburb with a Eucharistic procession through the streets.

EXCLUSIVE: Vatican expert gives insight into abuse crises

26 Jun 2019

The Church’s response as a body to the global child abuse crisis was the topic of a presentation by Rev Dr Hans Zollner SJ, a member of the Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, consultor to the Congregation for the Clergy, President of the Centre for Child Protection and Vice Rector of Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

Archbishop Costelloe speaks to Perth Catholics during Ad Limina visit

26 Jun 2019

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week joined fellow Australian Bishops in meeting Pope Francis as part of the 2019 Ad Limina visit to the Vatican.

The Holy Spirit leads us to Christ’s truth and love, says Fr Fernandez

19 Jun 2019

“The Father gives us the Son and the Spirit, for the full truth and love, that we might be led back to Him.”

Aboriginal and Christian Art Competition winners announced

19 Jun 2019

The winners have been announced for the 2019 Catholic Liturgical Art Competition which, inspired by Aboriginal knowledge and the Catholic faith, encouraged schools and parish communities to produce artwork that combined traditional indigenous methods and Catholic ideology.

LIFELINK DAY 2019: Christ is alive, says Archbishop Costelloe

13 Jun 2019

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week reminded guests at the Official Launch of the Archbishop’s 2019 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools that Christ’s love and hope can offer courage when we are faced with frightening and overwhelming situations.

Identitywa’s support can be life-changing for families

13 Jun 2019

For more than 40 years, Archdiocesan disability support agency, Identitywa, has assisted people with disability and their families throughout the Perth metropolitan area.

PLENARY COUNCIL 2020: National Themes for Discernment starts next phase

12 Jun 2019

The Plenary Council 2020 has last Sunday moved into the next phase of its process, following the announcement of the National Themes for Discernment that emerged from a historic process of listening to the voices of more than 222,000 people.

POVERTY MIGRANTS & HOMELESSNESS REPORT: Poverty Case Study

5 Jun 2019

The recently released Poverty, Homelessness and Migrants in Western Australia, by the University of Notre Dame Australia, and commissioned by the Archdiocese of Perth is the first in a series of planned, annual research reports that will inform the provision of the Catholic Church’s social outreach programs in Perth.

PLENARY 2020: Perth Catholics called to fidelity, second Plenary phase launched

5 Jun 2019

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has called for the people of the Archdiocese to open their minds and hearts to the power of the Spirit, during the Perth launch of the second phase of the 2020 Plenary Council.

OBITUARY: Eddie Russell remembered for his work with Flame Ministries International

5 Jun 2019

Founding Senior Director of Flame Ministries International (FMI) and commissioned Catholic evangelist Eddie Russell passed away on 16 May 2019 aged 75.

LIFELINK DAY 2019: Give back with the love of the living Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe

5 Jun 2019

Loving one another with the love of Jesus was the message delivered by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB in his address at the 2019 Secondary Schools Forum for LifeLink Day.

Deacons Conference heading to Perth, focus on formation and community

5 Jun 2019

The National Association of Deacons’ (NAD) biennial national conference is heading to Perth.  The 2019 Conference will take place from 3 to 6 October, 2019 at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.