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...

Platinum Josephite Jubilarian Sr Teresa Keane rsj has recently joined Sisters from across Australia, Ireland and New Zealand in celebrating their Tanzanite (80 years), Tourmaline (75 years) and Platinum (70 years) Jubilees of Religious Profession. Photo: Supplied. Platinum Josephite Jubilarian Sr Teresa Keane rsj has recently joined Sisters from across Australia, Ireland and New Zealand in ...

In his speech, the Holy Father underlined the importance of compassion and he encouraged everyone “to make this spirituality of fraternity grow, and to promote, through your diplomatic action, the role of multilateral bodies.”

Although ostensibly an actioner – and a snappy one at that – director David Leitch’s loose adaptation of the eponymous 1980s TV series has even more appeal as a toothsome romantic comedy.

Christian hope “is not an obstinacy we want to convince ourselves of, but it is a gift that comes directly from God,” Pope Francis has said.

It is a belief in the future “because Christ died and rose again and gave us his spirit.”