Office of Christian Initiation

Supports parishes conducting the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults in order to enrich the spiritual life of the Catholic Church of Perth.

St John of God Midland Private Hospital

St John of God Midland Private Hospital, located in Midland, WA is the only private hospital providing medical and surgical care for people living in Perth's east metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions.

The St Brigid's Convent of Mercy Perth Inc - Mercy Aged and Community Care

The Sisters of Mercy have been operating aged care facilities since the 1960's and currently have 3 low care hostels for the Frail Aged.

Christian Life Community (CLC)

International Catholic lay organisation based on Ignatian Spirituality

St Thomas More College

St Thomas More College a Catholic residential college has been the home away from home for thousands of students at the University of Western Australia since 1955. The college is just across the road from the main University campus. Currently the College has 154 residents but this number will grow to 400 for the start of the 2016 academic year

Safeguarding Office

Identitywa

Identitywa is a registered NDIS provider supporting people with disability and their families throughout the Perth metropolitan area.

West Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office (WACMRO)

The WACMRO seeks to promote the acceptance and settlement of migrants and refugees into Australia. It aspires to support migrants and refugees in a manner that upholds their dignity to enable them to feel a sense of welcome and belonging in the parish and broader community.

MacKillop Family Services

MacKillop Family Services offer early intervention and foster care services in the Pilbara, Perth and South West regions.

Catholic Development Fund (CDF)

Provides a full range of financial services to the Archdiocese of Perth including savings and investments accounts, bill paying services and Funeral fund, as well as loan finance and cheque accounts for parishes, schools, Religious Orders and Agencies.

Ignatian Spirituality WA

Ignation Spirituality WA is an informal network of people committed to promoting Ignatian Spirituality and its gifts. They aim to achieve this by connecting people and information about local Ignatian initiatives and opportunities.

Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA)

The mission of Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) is to assist the Catholic Church in West Australia to fulfil the gospel imperatives to: Stand with and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised; and work for a just, equitable and compassionate society.

Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO)

The JEDO mission is to serve God in justice and peace through the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. A collaborative social action model is promoted to stand with the marginalised and vulnerable and to actively safeguard the integrity of all creation.

Apostles of Perpetual Adoration

Aims to establish Perpetual Adoration in parishes

Catechist Service

Supports catechists and parish priests in providing religious education and sacrament preparation to Catholic children who do not attend Catholic schools. Provides accreditation and formation courses, teaching resources and consultation; supports family catechesis and the implementation of the Archdiocesan sacrament policy.

Norma Woodcock Centre for Catholic Spiritual Development & Prayer

Norma Woodcock conducts teaching sessions, retreats, missions, individual sessions. Visit her website to view programmes and CDs.

Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA)

Provides broad policy decisions and advisory and consultative services for the Church and various government agencies.

Centrecare Inc

Centrecare is one of Western Australia's most well established, professional and innovative providers of specialist social services and offers extensive outreach and on-site services both in the metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. Centrecare is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation which aims to strengthen people and communities through the provision of professional social services, inspired by compassion and recognition for human dignity.

Vocations Office

Promotes vocations to the priesthood and religious life; assists those who are discerning their vocation to the priesthood; supplies vocational material to parishes and schools.

Centacare Employment & Training

Centacare Employment and Training is a not-for-profit registered training organisation, (RTO), providing education programs, industry training courses and employment support from seven sites across the Perth metropolitan region.

Pregnancy Assistance Inc

Crisis pregnancy support providing free and confidential emotional support, pregnancy testing, alternatives to abortion, material help, post abortion counselling, and accommodation referral.

Good Grief - Seasons for Growth

Good Grief is an Australian organisation producing programs that empower children, young people and adults to manage change, loss and grief e.g. Seasons for Growth is a peer support educational program facilitated over a number of weeks by a trained "companion".

Office of the Permanent Diaconate

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate supports the Ordained Deacons of the Archdiocese.

24:7 Youth Ministry

24:7 Youth Ministry is a network of high school aged youth groups that operate across Catholic parishes and Catholic colleges across Perth. Each of our youth groups are operated by fully qualified and experienced youth ministers and are supported by the Youth Mission Team Australia and other volunteer leaders.

Dominican Laity - Our Lady of the Rosary Chapter - Doubleview

Dominican Laity is International. Here, in Australia we are part of the Assumption Province of Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and PNG. We come under the umbrella of the Prior Provincial who represents the Master of the Order for us.

Family Prayer Crusade

A voluntary group dedicated to promoting the power of family prayer. Currently selling Sr. M. Cabrini's 'My Rosary Prayer Book' - an easy to read and informative booklet for families (see here for details)

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry

Promotes the spiritual, cultural and social development of people of Aboriginal descent. Provides pastoral care to Aboriginal people. Regular aboriginal masses are celebrated every Sunday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8 Burnett Street, Embleton at 11:00am.

Jesuit Volunteers Australia (JVA)

JVA is an Australia-wide program. The core activity of JVA is Reflective Volunteering. This is seen as a way of nurturing the practice of contemplation and action, enriching volunteering through reflective practice and nurturing spirituality that will grow through reflective practice.

billings LIFE WA

Knowledge about the Billings Ovulation Method ® brings with it the confidence and freedom to regulate your fertility without drugs or devices and so is morally acceptable to all cultures and religions. The Billings Ovulation Method ® is a healthy and reliable alternative for reproductive health and is important knowledge for all women.

Catholic Homes Inc

High quality retirement, residential and home care services for West Australians.

Legion of Mary Perth Comitium Inc

Seeks the personal sanctification of members by prayer and apostolic work, including visitation of the sick, elderly and bereaved, door-knocking, prison visitation, street ministry, book barrow, catechetics, distribution of Pilgrim Statues, prayer group sessions, pilgrimages, retreats.

MercyCare - Aged Care

The division offers a broad range of community aged care services, retirement village living and residential aged care in its 113 bed Catherine McAuley Residential Care Facility.

Centre for Life, Marriage and Family (CLMF)

The Centre for Life, Marriage and Family works toward building a Culture of Life, respecting the dignity of each person from conception till death, and to support marriages and families as a means of strengthening the Church and society.

Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka Inc

Provides education in English language and life skills for refugees; conducts women’s groups, family social events and a referral and advocacy service for refugees; provides refugee and indigenous youth activities.

Curtin University Students' Catholic Association (CSCA)

Shares and supports Curtin Catholic Chaplain’s pastoral, educational and Sacramental role.

Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) - Glendalough Home for the Aged

Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) founded by Saint Jeanne Jugan in 1839 in Saint Servan, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Melbourne from France by Archbishop James Goold OSA in 1884. First WA community established at Adelaide Terrace, Perth, from Sydney, NSW in 1920.

Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) Perth, Western Australia

In 1981 was the establishment of Couples for Christ (CFC) in Philippines. It was founded by Mr. Frank Padilla. In 1993 we saw it’s re-founding. In 2007 we saw its restoration, as CFC-FFL. In 2011 God gifted us with the Live Christ, Share Christ (LCSC) mission, as our participation in the church’s work of New Evangelisation.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is part of St John of God Health Care Inc, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to furthering the values and healing mission of Jesus Christ. Established in 1994 to provide comprehensive, quality health services for patients in Perth’s southern suburbs, St John of God Murdoch Hospital is now one of Australia’s leading private health campuses. We have continued to grow and improve our services to meet contemporary standards and today, the hospital has 507 beds including a 20 bed hospice, a 24-hour emergency department, 20 chair Cancer Centre, and a wide range of clinical and diagnostic services including medical, surgical, paediatric, maternity, and critical and coronary care.

Indonesian Catholic Youth Organisation (ICYO)

Support group for faith of Indonesian youth

Archdiocesan Ecumenical Affairs Committee

Fosters education and formation in ecumenism among Catholics, and develops liaison with other Christian Churches.

Catholic Assistant Principals' Association (CAPA)

Association of Catholic Assistant Principals from WA which aims to provide a network for members which will support them professionally, pastorally, spiritually & socially.

Catholic Pastoral Centre of Our Lady of the Mission

Administration centre for numerous Church agencies.

Young Christian Workers (YCW)

The YCW is an organisation for, by and with young people aged 18-30 years. It seeks to organise, educate and empower young people to be leaders of positive change with their own lives and the community. Faith-based personal and collective action is the starting point for building justice, dignity and harmony into the fabric of society.

Neocatechumenal Way

Small communities evangelising and renewing the faith of those who have fallen away from the Church. Operates within parishes.

Catholic Institute of Western Australia

The Catholic Institute of Western Australia teaches Catholic tertiary units in Catholic studies, Religious Education and theology at Edith Cowan, Curtin and Murdoch Universities. These units provide Accreditation to teach and lead in Catholic schools.

Council of Priests

Represents clergy of the Archdiocese and advises the Archbishop.

Daydawn Advocacy Centre

An agency to assist Aboriginal people and advocate on their behalf

Sacred Heart Pioneer for Total Abstinence Association

For the greater glory and consolation

Divine Mercy Apostolate

To promote the Divine Mercy devotion and St Faustina Kowalska's diary

Archdiocesan Tribunal Office

This office is Western Australia's regional Tribunal for all formal cases of marriage annulment and for all archdiocesan related judicial and administrative cases.

Clontarf Aboriginal College

Provides integrated education for Aboriginal youth aged 12-17 years.

Committee For Family and For Life

Assists local bishops, liaises with and supports relevant organisations, and implements initiatives supporting family life, marriage and pro-life issues.

The St Mary's Cathedral Conservation and Completion Appeal

The Appeal to restore and maintain the Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.

The Board for Clergy Formation and Support

To ensure that the clergy are supported spiritually, pastorally, professionally and materially in their role as servant leaders and shepherds of the people entrusted to their pastoral care.

Catholic Mission

Official pontifical mission aid agency raising funds for the universal missionary work of the Church in every developing country worldwide, and provides faith education and formation in missiology and evangelisation for Catholic parishes, schools and organisations in Australia.

MacKillop Rural Network

Supports the needs of small towns and parishes in the central and eastern wheat-belt in catechetics, adult faith development, liturgy, community building, and linking resources to needs.

Catholic Archdiocese of Perth Administration Centre

Administers the property and finances of the Archdiocese of Perth which includes the monitoring of the finances and governance of the archdiocesan and parish entities.

Rainbows WA

Peer-mediated support program for children experiencing grief and loss.

West Australian Young Salesians (WAYS)

WA Young Salesians is a not-for-profit Christian youth organisation which runs an annual camp for kids aged 11 -15 with a Christian background.

Catholic Women's League WA (Inc) - (CWLWA)

Contributes to the spiritual and social development of women in the Church. Involved with social issues, bio-ethics and general wellbeing. Dedicated to working, supporting and empowering women to participate with dignity in the life of the Church.

Schoenstatt Movement

Apostolic movement for faith formation and its practical application in life; maintains a shrine in Armadale as a place of pilgrimage.

LifeLink

Fundraises and promotes work of Archdiocesan social services agencies. Coordinates Archdiocesan fundraising activities, including the Archbishop's Christmas Appeal, the Archbishop's Winter Appeal and the schools' LifeLink Day.

Holy Name Secular Order of Servites

Lay people seeking to follow the life of Christ and Mary

Youth Mission Team Australia

Runs seminars, retreats and weekends for Years 8-12 students to complement schools' existing religious programs. Provides support and input for all Christian youth groups.

St Gerard/Majella Villas

Self care units for low income over 55.

Society of Catholic Teachers Australia Incorporated

Provides a professional support and social network for Catholic educators in private and public educational institutions and for catechists, apologists and home-schooling parents.

Diocesan Resources Committee (DRC)

Assists with and monitors material development of parishes (property, buildings, major maintenance).

Gate of Heaven Radio

Catholic radio program promoting Catholic teachings.

Holy Spirit of Freedom Community

Charismatic, Eucharistic and Marian community working with homeless and marginalised people, especially youth

World Apostolate of Fatima Aust Inc Public Association of the Faithful (WAF)

Promotes the message of Our Lady of Fatima and fosters Eucharistic Reparation

Murdoch University Catholic Chaplaincy (MUCC)

University chaplaincy which caters to the Catholics on campus - Eucharist, Adoration, retreats, social get-togethers, prayer and discussion.

Fullness of Life Centre (Inc)

Promotes personal and spiritual wellbeing by providing services to assist the holistic development of individuals, groups and organisations. Provides spiritual direction, retreats, counselling, professional supervision, professional/staff development days.

Marian Movement of Priests (MMP) WA

Priests group dedicated to Mary; includes prayer groups (cenacles) and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist. Emphasis on praying for priests.

Wheelchairs for Kids (Inc)

Constructs wheelchairs to send to developing countries for victims of landmines, war and polio and other diseases. Wheelchairs are rough terrain wheelchairs, constructed according to World Health Organization guidelines. They are versatile and can be adapted to the needs of the people using them.

Emmaus Community Inc

A Eucharistic-based community providing long-term independent living and support for people who live with mental illness. Also produces and sells Christian CDs and merchandise.

Catholic Church Insurance Ltd

Provider of insurance for the Catholic Church.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Coordinates charismatic prayer groups throughout the Archdiocese

Spiritual Directors' Network

A network of spiritual directors sharing experience, information and professional development

Worldwide Marriage Encounter - Catholic Expression

We proclaim the value of marriage and Holy Orders and we provide weekend programs to strengthen marriages.

Association of the Immaculate Mediatrix (AIM)

Fosters Catholic understanding of the Mother of God particularly by using the media. Activities include publication of studies, periodicals and books; production of Catholic radio/television programs; staging of Days With Mary (DWM); formation of family prayer cenacles.

Spirituality Centre for the Archdiocese of Perth

Provides workshops, days of prayer, retreats and spiritual direction for growth in prayer and relationship with God.

University Catholic Society (UCS)

Helps cater for the spiritual, intellectual and social needs of Catholic undergraduates at the University of Western Australia (UWA).

Flame Youth Ministry

Catholic Neo-Pentecostal youth ministry which meets for praise, worship, outreach and fellowship. Conducts retreats, seminars, workshops and missions for parishes, schools, colleges, universities and youth organisations.

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

Acute health care facility

Catholic Secondary Deputy Principals' Association (CSDPA)

As a professional body, the Catholic Secondary Deputy Principals? Association, within the framework of the Archbishop?s Mandate for the mission of Catholic schools, supports and promotes Deputy Principals (and others who work in equivalent roles) working in Catholic Schools in Western Australia. The association provides service to members to support and strengthen within the areas of learning, engagement, accountability, and discipleship.

Catholic Secondary Principals' Association of WA (CSPA)

An association of all principals of WA secondary schools with enrolments from Year 7 to Year 12

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Provides comprehensive treatment and diagnostics facilities, operating theatre complex, sports medicine and physiotherapy, day chemotherapy unit, retail outlets, all major medical and surgical specialties, obstetrical unit and neonatal special care unit.

Centrecare Catholic Migrant Services

Assists the settlement needs of newly arrived migrants and refugees. Services include advocacy orientation and casework, support for refugee youth and migration advice.

Catenian Association

International lay organisation of practising Catholic men who support each other socially in faith and families.

Divine Will Centre

Promotes the writings and devotions of Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta through prayer groups, retreats and conferences

Benedictine Monks - Subiaco Congregation of the Order of St Benedict (OSB)

Prayer is the primary work of the monastery. Monks are also engaged in a variety of pastoral work, in manual labour in the house and gardens, in studies and administration, and in a number of crafts. An important apostolate is the monastery guesthouse, where visitors can make private or directed retreats, or just enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. The monastery is developing the township into a centre of heritage and culture. The historic buildings, the art gallery and museum are appreciated by large numbers of visitors.

Good Samaritan Sisters - Institute of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict (SGS)

Founded by Archbishop John Bede Polding OSB in 1857 in Sydney, Australia. First WA communities established at New Norcia and Mount Magnet in 1986. We the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, are religious women whose desire is to seek God. Our spirituality, nourished by the ancient Rule of Benedict and the Good Samaritan parable, is expressed in our commitment to community life, prayer, justice, hospitality and compassionate service. We take seriously Jesus' Gospel command to go and be neighbour.

Carmelites - Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (OCD)

Carmelite Nuns are called to strive to live a life of union with Jesus Christ, under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Their life is one of prayer and contemplation for the Church and for all people. - A life of sisterly communion, in silence, solitude, work and recreation: lived, apart from necessities, within the monastery enclosure.

Christian Brothers - Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC)

Founded by Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice in 1802 in Waterford, Ireland. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Melbourne from Ireland by Bishop James Goold OSA and Br Patrick Ambrose Treacy in 1868. First WA community established at Christian Brothers’ College, St George’s Terrace, Perth, from Melbourne, Victoria, in 1894.

Marist Fathers - Society of Mary (SM)

Founded by Venerable Fr Jean-Claude Colin in 1816 in Lyons, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Sydney from France by Fr Antoine Dubreul SM and Fr Jean Louis Rocher SM in 1845. First WA community established at Redcliffe Parish in 1956.

Pallottines - Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC)

Founded by St Vincent Pallotti in 1835 in Rome, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Vicariate of Kimberley (now the Diocese of Broome) in 1901 to predominantly serve the indigenous people of Western Australia. Today St Vincent Pallotti's vision for a universal apostolate is being promoted in the Archdiocese of Perth in the two parishes that Pallottines are currently serving.

Franciscan Friars - Polish Community - Order of Friars Minor (OFM)

Introduced to the Archdiocese of Perth 1973.

Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP)

Founded by St Jeanne Jugan in 1839 in Saint Servan, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Melbourne from France by Archbishop James Goold OSA in 1884. First WA community established at Adelaide Terrace, Perth, from Sydney, NSW, in 1920.

Franciscan Friars - Order of Friars Minor (OFM)

Founded by St Francis of Assisi in 1209 in Assisi, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Sydney from Ireland in 1879. First WA community established at Midland Parish in 1950.

Oblates of Mary Immaculate - Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of the Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin Mary (OMI)

Founded by St Eugene de Mazenod in 1816 in Aix, France. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Perth from Dublin, Ireland, by Bishop Matthew Gibney in 1894. First community established at Fremantle Parish.

Norbertine Canons - Canons Regular of Prémontré (OPraem)

Founded by St Norbert of Xanten in 1120 in Prémontré, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth from Holy Trinity Abbey, Kilnacrott, Ireland, in 1959. First community established at York Parish.

Good Shepherd Sisters - Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (RGS)

Founded by Sr Euphrasie Pelletier in 1835 in Angers, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Melbourne from Angers, France, by Archbishop James Goold OSA in 1863. First WA community established at Adelaide Terrace, Perth, from Abbotsford, Victoria, in 1902.

Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (RSJ)

Founded by St Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods in 1866 in Penola, South Australia. First WA community established at Northampton in 1887.

The Congregation of The Lovers of The Holy Cross Thu Thiem

As Lovers of the Holy Cross of Thu Thiem we imitate Jesus Christ Crucified through a life of contemplation, sacrifice, and service. In the spirit of simplicity, we aspire to live a life following the spirituality and charism of the Founder to direct our minds and hearts completely toward Jesus Christ Crucified, the One Object, and to live as disciples through evangelizing to all people as well as participating in building the local Church. We devote ourselves to apostolic works of serving others, especially women and the youth in the areas of education, social work, health care, morality, and faith.

African Mission Fathers - Society of African Missions (SMA)

Founded by Bishop Melchior de Marion Brésillac in 1856 in Lyons, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth from Cork, Ireland, by Archbishop Redmond Prendiville and Fr John Creaven SMA in 1963. First community established at Beaconsfield. Sends missionaries to Africa.

Cenacle Sisters - Religious of Our Lady of the Cenacle (rc)

Founded by St Thérèse Couderc and Fr Stephen Terme in 1826 in La Louvesc, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Brisbane at the invitation of Archbishop Francis Rush in 1980. First WA community resident at Nedlands in 1993.

Vincentian Congregation (India) (VC)

Founded by Rev Fr Varkey Kattarath in 1904 in Kerala, India. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth from Kerala, India in 2008. First community established at St Aloysius Parish, Shenton Park.

Missionary Society of St Columban

The Missionary Society of St Columban was founded to work in China but is now in 14 countries. It comprises of priests and also sisters and lay missionaries.

Salvatorians - Society of the Divine Saviour (SDS)

Founded by Fr Francis Jordan SDS in 1881 in Rome, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth from England by Fr Paul Keyte SDS in 1961. First community established at Bellevue (now Greenmount) Parish.

Dominicans - Order of Preachers (OP)

Founded by St Dominic Guzman in 1216 in Toulouse, France. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Adelaide from Ireland by Fr (later Archbishop) Robert Spence OP in 1898. First WA community established at Innaloo Parish in 1954.

Redemptorists - Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (CSsR)

Founded by St Alphonsus Liguori in 1732 in Scala, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Maitland by Fr Edmund Vaughan CSsR in 1882. First WA community established at North Perth in 1899.

Carmelites - The Order of Brothers of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (OCarm)

Founded by a group of hermits in the 12th century on Mount Carmel, Israel. The first written rule was given by St Albert of Jerusalem in c. 1209. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Adelaide from Dublin, Ireland, in 1881. First WA community established at Hilton Parish in 1956.

Jesuits - Society of Jesus (SJ)

Founded by St Ignatius Loyola in 1540 in Rome, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Adelaide from Austria by Fr Alois Kranewitter SJ in 1848. First WA community established at St Louis School, Claremont, in 1938.

Carmelite Friars - Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD)

Founded by St Teresa of Avila in 1562 in Spain. In 1568, St John of the Cross began the first house of the Discalced Carmelite Friars. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Brisbane from Ireland in 1948. First WA community established at Morley Parish in 1956.

Salesians - Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

Founded by St John Bosco in 1859 in Turin, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Vicariate of Kimberley (now the Diocese of Broome) from Italy by Bishop Ernest Coppo SDB in 1923. First community in Perth Archdiocese established at Victoria Park Parish in 1985.

Brigidines - Sisters of St Brigid (CSB)

Founded by Bishop Daniel Delany, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Ireland, in 1807 in Tullow, Ireland. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Maitland from Ireland by Bishop James Murray and Mother John Synan CSB in 1883. First WA community established at Wembley from Sydney in 1942.

Loreto Sisters - Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM)

Founded by Mary Ward in 1609 in St Omer, Flanders. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Ballarat from Ireland by Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry IBVM in 1875. First WA community established at Adelaide Terrace, Perth, from Ballarat, Victoria, in 1897.

Missionaries of Charity (MC)

Founded by Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 1946. First WA community established in 2002. Apostolic works here are street ministry among the homeless and those with addictions, visiting the poor in their homes to give spiritual, emotional and material help, sacramental programmes for children and adults.

Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary - Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary (ISSM)

Secular Institute founded by Fr Joseph Kentenich in 1926 in Schoenstatt, Vallendar, Germany. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Geraldton from Schoenstatt, Germany, in 1951. First community in Perth Archdiocese established at Tardun in 1951 and at Wandering in 1953.

Servite Friars - Order of Friar Servants of Mary (OSM)

Priests and Brothers of Mendicant Tradition. Founded by the Seven Holy Founders in 1233 in Florence, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth by Very Rev James Keane OSM in 1951. First community established at Wanneroo Parish.

Somascans - Order of the Clerics Regular of Somasca (CRS)

Founded by St Jerome Emiliani in 1534 in Somasca, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth from Italy by Archbishop Barry James Hickey in 2004. First community established at Spearwood Parish.

Ursuline Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (OMSC)

Founded by M Maddalena Molinari in 1575 in Parma, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth from China by M Assunta Franzelli in 1952. First communities established at Guildford and Wandering Brook.

Sisters of St John of God (SJG)

Founded by Bishop Thomas Furlong in 1871 in Wexford, Ireland. Introduced to Australia in the Diocese of Perth from Wexford, Ireland, by Bishop Matthew Gibney in 1895. First community and health care facility (St John of God Hospital) established at Adelaide Terrace, Perth.

Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition (SJA)

Ours is an Incarnational Spirituality. That is, we are committed to witness to the presence of Jesus and His love for the Father and humanity, alive and active in our world today.

Catholic Religious Western Australia (CRWA)

Established 1985 Represents Congregations with Religious working in WA. Liaises with the Bishops of WA; represents WA Religious on Council of Catholic Religious Australia (CRA).

Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate (SSMI)

Founded by Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska SSMI in 1892 in Ukraine. Introduced to Australia in Bell Park, Victoria, by Bishop Peter Stasiuk CSsR, Eparch for Ukrainian Catholics, in 1994. First WA community established at Eden Hill in 1996.

Servite Sisters - The Congregation of Mother of Sorrows Servants of Mary (OSM)

The Congregation was founded on 8 December 1854 by mother Maria Soosai Natchatrammal in Trichirapalli, India. In the first group there were five sisters including her. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Perth from India by Fr Christopher Ross OSM in 1970. First community established at Wanneroo, Perth WA. Our Charism is "Compassion". Contact Person - Sr Maria Lourds Chitra

Sisters of Mercy - Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (RSM)

The Order of the Sisters of Mercy was established by Venerable Catherine McAuley in Dublin in 1831. The first Australian Foundation was in Perth in 1846. Over subsequent decades, many other foundations were made throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Presentation Sisters - Congregation of the Presentation Sisters (WA) Inc (PBVM)

Founded by Honora (Nano) Nagle in 1775 in Cork, Ireland. The WA Congregation was formed in 1969 by the union of two former autonomous congregations: Geraldton (founded in 1891 from Sneem, Ireland, by Mother M Joseph O'Connell) and Perth (founded in 1900 in Southern Cross from Hay, New South Wales, by Mother M Angela Treacey).

Dominican Sisters of WA - Federation of Dominican Sisters of Australia (OP)

As Dominican Sisters we live our motto: "To Contemplate and give to others the fruits of our Contemplation". We do this by active participation in the life of the Church in WA by offering support at different levels in - Teaching Theology in adult education. - Ministry to the sick, the poor, the disadvantaged. - Spiritual discernment, pastoral supervision and hospitality. We affirm that the driving truth in all we do is the principle of the dignity of the human person, the cornerstone of authentic education as modelled by the Person of Jesus.

Marist Brothers - Marist Brothers of the Schools (FMS)

Marist Brothers and Lay Marists belong to one of the rich spiritual families of the Church. This distinctive path of Christian discipleship was introduced into the life of the Church by Saint Marcellin Champagnat and the first Marist Brothers. Since then, it has been developed by successive generations of Marists and it remains a compelling way of living the Gospel, at the service of the Church. Marists take Mary as their model, imitating her faith-response to God and sharing in her work of bringing Christ-life to birth - nurturing its growth in themselves and in young people. Marists strive to make Jesus Christ known and loved through the Christian education and care of young people, especially those most in need. They undertake this work in schools and universities, youth ministry programmes, social welfare and solidarity projects.

Our Lady of the Missions Sisters - Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM)

As a religious missionary congregation we understand that the Trinity is the source of all our missionary activity. We participate in the Divine Missions, God's universal love manifested in creation, in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and in the mission of the Holy Spirit out poured at Pentecost - our principal feast. Our missionary life is essentially a union of contemplation, communion and mission. Filled with zeal, we commit ourselves to witness and proclaim the gospel message of love, unity, peace and justice and freely, as disciples of Jesus to go wherever we are sent in our own country or beyond. Mary of the Visitation inspires us to find God in daily encounters and challenges and to respond with generosity and love to the sufferings, joys and hopes of our world.

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN)

Founded by Blessed Mary Frances Siedliska in 1875 in Rome, Italy. Introduced to Australia in the Archdiocese of Brisbane from the USA by Archbishop James Duhig in 1952. The Congregation is present in NSW since 1952 (Marayong, Sydney area) and that across three states.