In his homily for the annual Mass for Volunteers, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton expressed deep gratitude for the volunteers’ dedication and service. He began by sharing a personal anecdote from his high school science class, where the simple act of observing a candle flame revealed profound truths about observation and reflection.

The members of the Vocal Ensemble come from varied backgrounds, including students and graduates from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and the University of Western Australia (UWA), as well as professional musicians and newcomers to the music profession.

Embleton Parish Priest Fr Patrick Toohey has reflected on the dual milestones being commemorated: “Last December we celebrated 50 years since we built the parish church; on May 19, we celebrated 60 years since our founding as a parish.”

When Catholics carry the Eucharist through the streets, “we are not doing this to show off or to flaunt our faith” but to invite others to share in the life that Jesus gives by making himself a gift, Pope Francis said.

The Archdiocese of Perth recently hosted a significant meeting of Vocations Directors from the Western and Central dioceses of Australia.

Coordinated by the Perth Vocations Office, the two-day gathering took place on 27 – 28 May 2024 at St Charles Seminary, thanks to the gracious invitation of the rector, Fr Francis Nguyen.

The event was spearheaded by Fr Geoff Aldous, who says that it was “an exercise of community building” between four parishes including Rockingham Our Lady of Lourdes, Kwinana St Vincent’s, Port Kennedy Saint Bernadette’s and Baldivis St Teresa of Calcutta.

In ordaining Jupiter Bin Justin, Gionata Pagani and Marco Ferraioli to the Order of the Diaconate, Thursday 23 May at St Mary’s Cathedral, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton said the three men have responded to the best of their abilities, human and spiritual, to an invitation to follow the call of the Lord.

A young man and woman from the Perth Youth Mission Team during the drama as part of the CYM Summit, Sunday 5 May at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Palmyra Parish. Photo: Michelle Tan. A new drama, catechesis and social gathering style event has attracted more than 100 young people. The Catholic Youth Ministry hosted 2024 Summit on Sunday 5 May, at Palmyra Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church, t...

Dr Cindy Solonec presented her father’s – Frank Rodriguez – Papal Honour Medal to the Archives, which was awarded to him from Pope Pius XII in 1957 for Mr Rodriguez’s contribution to the Catholic Church in the Kimberley. Photo: Supplied. The Archdiocesan Archives have recently welcomed a special visitor in Dr Cindy Solonec. Dr Solonec presented her father’s – Frank Rodriguez – Papal Hono...

Notre Dame’s Head of Computer Science, Professor Tanveer Zia, said the course would take students well beyond IT and information systems, providing a platform for innovation by encouraging them to rethink and redesign technology, rather than reusing it. Photo: Supplied. The University of Notre Dame Australia is launching a cutting-edge computer science program that gives students the opport...