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Cottesloe Assistant Priest Father Liam Ryan, along with other rescuers, was earlier this in March announced as a Bravery Award recipient by
‘Revolution’ is not a term that is usually mentioned in relation to religion and the experience of it by young people, but for
The Archdiocese of Perth will tomorrow welcome two more men to the order of Diaconate at an Ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral by Pert
“It takes time and patience to discern the true call of Christ.”
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
It’s a long way from St Coleman’s Cathedral, in Newry - Northern Ireland, where Fr Liam Keating SMA was first ordained, to Chri
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week spoke with 6PR Radio host Liam Barlett answering several questions about the Catholic comm
St Brigid’s Church, Midland Parish, celebrated the feast of the patroness of Australia “Our Lady Help of Christians” with
News that Redemptoris Mater Seminary will receive three incoming seminarians for 2019 from Texas and Colombia will come as a great boost to
Easter celebrations at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Rockingham held special significance for all its parishioners this year.
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has last weekend installed Fr Marcelo Parra as the new Parish Priest of Cottesloe.
Every time a deacon is ordained to the priesthood, one question above all others generally rises to the fore among those gathered to bear w
Forty-three pilgrims from across Australia walked the 157km Camino Salvado during August and September with the aim of deepening their spir
Archbishop Foley was just 52 years of age when he was appointed Archbishop of Perth, following his installation on 15 December 1983 at St M
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has once again been called upon to defend the faith - this time before a State Parliamentary Committee of
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has today issued an open letter to the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archdiocese of Perth to a
The choice of our mighty creator to appear to us as a vulnerable baby reveals God’s loving nature, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has t
Gosnells’ parish is trying to give away its church – but not its new one! The 98-year-old church structure that used to serve t
Congregations gathered across three Catholic Churches in Perth to celebrate the cultural festival of Chinese New Year on Sunday 25 February
Friends and family recently mourned the passing of Kevin Desmond (Des) O’Sullivan, a man whose endless qualities as mentor, teacher a
More than 50 priests from across the Archdiocese of Perth, together with four from the Bunbury Diocese, last week gathered for a day of spo
120 bishops, priests and seminarians gathered at St Charles' Seminary Guildford on Monday 8 November for the annual clergy and seminarian c
TavTalks with Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is a series of structured conversations discussing the relevance of faith in everyday life: an
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week used the Pan Australian Catholic Chinese Community Forum to celebrate the feast of Penteco
In the Chinese zodiac, Oxen are diligent and methodical – meaning 2021 will be a rewarding year for those who make a considerable eff
Services at St Mary's Cathedral were extended to cater for those needing to attend Ash Wednesday Mass. In his homily, Archbishop Costelloe
As scripted by Daniel Casey and directed by brothers Jonathan and Josh Baker, Kin (Summit), a gritty but somewhat intriguing crime
Various Archdiocesan priests had the opportunity to socialise with each other in large numbers after the pandemic season caused many restri
The 2018 Clergy Recreation Day saw Father Matthew Hodgson stamp his name into the Archdiocese of Perth’s sporting history as he manag
Two ancient traditions from two different cultures were celebrated at Manning Parish on Sunday 6 February, with some 150 parishioners and m
The Perth Chinese Catholic Community (PCCC) are hopeful that the Year of the Pig will bring forth blessings of good fortune and optimism.
Two young people of God share their experience of what was an invigorating 2018 Embrace the Grace (ETG) youth conference.
Only a few more weeks away, the annual Veritas Youth Festival is set to capture the hearts and minds of young people across Perth.
A painting of Saint John Paull II, painted by one of Perth’s own priests, will hang in the new Banksia Grove Parish once construction
Carrying the cross with dignity and courage in living and suffering for others was the focus of Auxiliary and Patriarchal Vicar for Israel
On the news that a federal parliamentary group is to be launched to promote cross-party support for a private member's Bill to legalise vol
More than 1,000 graduates of The University of Notre Dame Australia were last week called to display mercy, large-heartedness, generosity a
Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo has this week said the Catholic Church plays a significant role on peacebuilding in Myanmar.
Twilight Retreat with the Most Rev Donald Sproxton VG, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth
Having been involved with Daydawn Advocacy Centre for some 10 years, Dr Betsy Buchanan was among the four nominees for the 2018 Western Aus
Fewer seasons in the Church's calendar bring together a tidal wave of clergy and laity of any town and city like Easter. Perth is no differ
Being Held in the Life of God, is a workshop on developing prayer life in the RCIA process.
St John of God Murdoch Hospital has unveiled its new Chapel and renovated foyer at a blessing ceremony led by Archdiocese of Perth Auxiliar
St John of God Health Care (SJOGHC) has recently appointed a director to guide the development of its nursing workforce across 23 facilitie
Archbishop Costelloe says that it is because the Church is ". . . for marriage, for the family and for the rights of children . . ." that i
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last week took inspiration from Saint John Paul II at the Investiture Mass of the Equestrian Order of the Holy
Bishops Commission for Catholic Education chair Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) chair Greg
ACRATH announced last month that it had lost yearly Federal Government funding for $125,000 as per 30 June.
This week eRecord Editor Jamie O’Brien speaks with Rosario Murace, a 36-year old Maylands resident who, thanks to the assistance and
St Mary's Cathedral hosted priests, parish representatives, agency directors and generous contributors who attended a Liturgical Service of
A true sense of pride and gratitude for what God has done with St Francis of Assisi Church in Maida Vale could be sensed on Sunday, 23 Octo
Archbishop Costelloe has added his voice to those of other church leaders and leading non-government care organisations in Western Australi
A large crowd has gathered for the 40th anniversary of the Holy Trinity Mass Centre on Rottnest Island. Archbishop Hickey celebrated Mass i
The Archbishop of Melbourne and President of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference, the Most Rev Denis Hart, has responded to media c
This course explores how authors of today and yesterday help us make sense of this mysterious process where, in being led by a loving God i
The New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies presents guest speaker, Fr Luigi Gioia OSB.
Coping with Change, Managing Stress, Menntal Wellbeing and Developing Buoyancy
Whether in the poverty-stricken villages of northern India, or the harsh climates of rural Western Australia, Father Benedict Quadros has p
Hamilton Hill’s Holy Cross Parish recently celebrated its 50 year anniversary with a morning Mass and the arrival of a new tabernacle
A scorching forty degree heat did not stop more than 500 people making their way to St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday for the beginnin
In a challenging pastoral letter to the Catholic community across Perth, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB speaks into the debate about same
St John of God Midland Public Hospital is one step closer to opening on time and on budget on 24 November 2015 with construction handover o
Archbishop Patrick Joseph Clune CSsR DD, following the exhumation of his mortal remains from Karrakatta Cemetery in May this year, was rein
“Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It
MercyCare Cannington is now based at 6 Cecil Avenue in Cannington, directly opposite the Carousel shopping centre, and will initially be ru
Twilight Retreat - Aboriginal and Catholic Spirituality with Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
The Archbishops of Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart and Canberra-Goulburn, joined by the Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney and the Bishop of Broken
Around 850 people were on hand to make a stand against abortion at the annual Walk and Rally for Life at Parliament House last week, Tuesda
Efforts to restore the name of Perth artist Margaret Gordon Johnson to the popularity it merits have been set in motion within the Perth co