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Archbishop Hickey Ordains Five Deacons
Archbishop Hickey ordained to the Diaconate five seminarians from St Charles' Seminary on Friday 20 August at Blessed Mary MacKillop Parish Church, Ballajura.
Choral Bouquet for Our Lady
The second of the St Mary's Cathedral inaugural Concert Series for 2010 was a Choral Bouquet for Our Lady on the Feast if the Assumption, 15 August.
Pearl of Great Price
Archbishop Barry James Hickey presents his pastoral letter in preparation and celebration of NATIONAL MARRIAGE DAY...
First Priestly Ordinations in Completed St Mary's Cathedral
The First Ordinations in St Mary's Cathedral since its completion in December 2009 were celebrated by Archbishop Hickey on the Feast of the Transfiguration, 6 August 2010. Those ordained were Fr Benny Calanza and Fr Rodrigo Tomala.
Archbishop Meets Prime Minister
Archbishop Hickey today met with the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard.
Australian Ambassador to the Holy See Calls on Archbishop
The Australian Ambassador to the Holy See today called on Archbishop Hickey to update His Grace on the preparations in Rome for the canonization of Blessed Mary MacKillop
Archbishop Blesses Subiaco Parish Facility
Archbishop Hickey blessed the Subiaco Parish Facility on 22 July in the presence of Parish Priest Fr Joseph Walsh and about fifty guests.
Monsignor Keating Celebrates Performing Arts Festival Opening Mass
The Dean of St Mary's Cathedral, Monsignor Michael Keating, celebrated the Performing Arts Festival Opening Mass at St Mary Cathedral on Friday 23 July 2010.
Prendiville College Students Visit St Mary's Cathedral
Students and staff from Prendiville College visit St Mary's Cathedral
Vietnamese Priest and Sister Arrive in Perth for Further Studies
Fr Lai and Sr Anna recently in Perth from Vietnam to commence theological studies this semester at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Funeral of Fr Stephen Edward Durkin
On 20 July 2010, Archbishop Hickey celebrated the Requiem Mass at St Mary's Cathedral of Fr Stephen Edward Durkin.
Death of Fr Stephen Edward Durkin PP
It is with deep sorrow that we report the death of Rev Fr Stephen Edward Durkin, Parish Priest of St Francis of Assisi Parish, Maida Vale. Fr Durkin peacfully passed away around 3pm on Tuesday 13 July 2010, after a long battle with cancer.
Archbishop Hickey and Bishop Sproxton Meet Mr Rifat Kassis
Mr Risfat Odeh Kassis, a guest of Act for Peace, visits Archbishop Hickey and Bishop Sproxton
Evangelization Centre Proposed
Archbishop Hickey met with around 60 people at St Mary's Cathedral on Thursday 24 June to outline his vision for the establishment of a Centre to promote Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Perth.
Organ Recital Marks 100th Anniversary of Cathedral Pipe Organ
On Sunday 30 May 2010, a special organ recital was given by Ms Jacinta Jakovcevic in St Mary's Cathedral, Perth, to mark the 100th anniversary of installation of the Dodd Organ.
Knights of the Southern Cross Support Concluding Ceremony for Year for Priests
The State President of the Knights of the Southern Cross, Mr Peter Murray, the State Executive Officer, Mr Geoff McKebery . . .
Trinity College Confirmation
Around 60 students from Trinity College were the first group to be confirmed by Archbishop Hickey in St Mary's Cathedral on 3 June 2010.
Collage of News
Year 6 Aquinas boys on tour at St Mary's ... Couples in love and faith ... Priests' Chapel blessings ...
Archbishop Speaks to His Priests at Chrism Mass
At the Mass of the Chrism on Holy Tuesday, Archbishop Hickey gave an impassioned homily to his priests.
Easter Triduum and Easter Sunday
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary this year rang out with the Easter "Alleluia" for the first time in three years, having been officially reopened last December after closing for renovations and completion in 2006.
St Patrick's Day Mass Returns to Cathedral
St Mary’s Cathedral Perth was full to capacity today with over 1000 people gathering for the annual St Patrick’s Day Mass to celebrate Ireland’s National Day and the Feast Day of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Archbishop Meets with Consultors
Archbishop Hickey met with the Archdiocesan College of Consultors on Wednesday 24 February 2010 to discuss future directions of the Archdiocese.
Archbishop Sends His Congratulations to Sisters of St Jospeh
Archbishop Hickey has extended to the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart sincere congratulations on the announcement of the date for the canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop.
Blessed Mary MacKillop to be Canonised
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI announced on Friday evening, 19 February 2010, that Blessed Mary MacKillop would be canonosed a saint on
Archdiocese of Perth Sponsors Further Studies Programme for Vietnamese Clergy and Religious
Fr Quang Van Nguyen from the Diocese of Xuan Loc, Vietnam, arrived in Perth last week.
National Liturgical Council Annual Conference held in Perth
The National Liturgical Council Annual Conference was hosted by the Archdiocese of Perth through the auspices of the Archdiocesan Liturgy Office and its director Sr Kerry Wilison RSM.
New Dean Welcomed
At a morning tea held in Church Office on Wednesday 3 February, Archbishop Hickey farewelled the former Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral, Monsignor McDonald, and welcomed the incoming Dean, Monsignor Keating.
Archbishop 'Reaches Out' to Vietnam
Visiting the Archbishop on Friday 29 January 2010 were two Domincan Sisters
Joey's walkabaout!
Seen in the grounds of St Mary's Cathedral on Friday 22 January 2010, was this small orphaned joey from Shark Bay.
Death of Dom Paulino OSB
The death this week of Dom Paulino Gutierrez OSB, aged 99 years, brings to an end a continuous line of Spanish born Benedictine monks in New Norcia dating back to the foundation of the Monastery in 1846 by Bishops Salvado and Serra.
Pontifical Requiem Mass for Rose Mary Narkle
On 8 January 2010, Archbishop Hickey, together with six concelebrants and family and friends, celebrated a Pontifical Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Rose Mary Narkle (nee Willoway), who died on 20 December 2009.
Archbishop's Jubilee
Archbishop Hickey was joined by a capacity congregation on Sunday 20 December 2009 to celebrate his 50th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood and 25th anniversary of his Consecration as a Bishop.
Second Miracle Attributed to Blessed Mary MacKillop's Intercession - Way Opens for her Canonisation
The attribution of a second miracle to the intercession of Blessed Mary MacKillop has opened the way for her canonisation as Australia's first saint sometime in 2010.
Blessing of Cathedral Entrance and Baptismal Font and the Planting of the World Youth Day Olive Tree
The final Liturgy of Blessing associated with the re-opening of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated on 17 December 2009 . . .
Blessing of Aboriginal Pathway and Ceremonial Fire at Cathedral
Archbishop Hickey was joined by many Noongar people and other guests for the Liturgy of Blessing of the Aboriginal Pathway and Cermonial Fire on Tueday 15 December 2009 at St Mary's Cathedral.
Pontifical Requiem Mass for Fr Brian Morrison
A solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of Fr Brian Morrison by Archbishop Hickey, Bishop Gerard Holohan, Bishop Donald Sproxton and about thirty priests ...
Organ Blessing
On Thursday evening 10 December 2009 the refurbished Dodd and Hobday Organs were blessed by Bishop Donald Sproxton...
Opening and Re-dedication of St Mary's Cathedral
Archbishop Barry James Hickey officially opened and re-dedicated St Mary's Cathedral on 8 December 2009.
Death of Fr Brian Morrison - Funeral Arrangements
Archbishop expresses a tribute to the life and ministry of Father Brian Morrison...
7 Perth todaytonight special footage on St Mary's Cathedral
You can now view our special footage from Channel 7 News on St Mary's Cathdral...
Bishops Laid to Rest
The first ceremony in the now completed St Mary's Cathedral saw five former Bishops and Archbishops of Perth laid to rest in the new Cathedral Crypt.
Cathedral Choir Practices with New Hobday Organ
Jacinta Jakovcevic is busily preparing the Cathedral choir ...
World Youth Day Soccer at Willetton Parish
St John and St Paul Parish Willetton sponsored a knock-out soccer competition on Sunday 29 November ...
Stations of the Cross Installed
Sculptor Gerry Darwin was on-site to see the installation of the new Stations of the Cross in St Mary's Cathedral.
Ordination of Two Deacons
Two seminarians from Redemptoris Mater Seminary Morley were Ordained to the Diaconate on 20 November . . .
New Website Launch Party
Wednesday 4 November 2009 saw the launch of the new Archdiocesan website for Perth by Archbishop Hickey.
New Dean for St Mary's Cathedral
Archbishop Hickey announces the Appointment of Mgr Michael Keating as the new Dean of St Mary's Cathedral.
