Eric completed his Bachelor in Communications majoring in Journalism in 2004 after including an extra two years of study in History and Archaeology.
He worked as a journalist with The Sunday Times for four years before leaving to work in Educational Publishing.
He went on to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing and Management and then further postgraduate studies in everything from Advanced Research to Climate Science, completing 11 years of tertiary education.
He has worked in management roles, as a sales and marketing consultant and run a number of his own businesses.
Eric joins the Archdiocese of Perth Communications team on a contractual basis and brings his dulcet tones to the recording studio, as well as producing written copy for regular publication.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Plenary Council 2020 first assembly postponed
Plenary Council President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said that in in response to the dramatic changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the bishops of Australia have made the “difficult, but necessary” decision to postpone the first assembly of the Plenary Council.
SVDP answers the suffering, even as stores close
As the St Vincent de Paul Society in WA closes its stores in response to COVID-19, the Society says it is well aware of the unique role that its conference members will play in meeting the needs of those Australians who will be most challenged by the measures designed to restrict the pandemic.
‘Evangelium Vitae’: a silver celebration of life in the discussion of democracy
Evangelium Vitae (“The Gospel of Life”) celebrates its 25th anniversary this week on 25 March, and the document, written by the now St John Paul II, is as relevant today as it was in 1995: an in-depth discussion concerning the sanctity of life within the context of the modern world.
Archbishop Costelloe: Faith in God will make sense of what is happening
By Eric Martin
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, with concelebrants Fr Richard Rutkauskas, and Fr Garner Vergara, St Mary’s Cathedral Assistant Priests, celebrates Mass for the first livestream Mass broadcast in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Last
week witnessed a new chapter in the spread of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), as
places of worship, including Cathol...
SPECIAL REPORT: The Sunday of the Word of God
By Eric Martin
St Jerome is the patron saint of biblical scholars and it was on his feast day (30 September) that “Aperuit Illis” was published. Photo: Sourced.
Aperuit Illis, Instituting the Sunday of the Word of
God, the latest Apostolic Letter issued by Pope Francis, is a celebration of
the relationship between the Risen Lord, the community of believers and Scripture,
and a call to de...
COVID-19 UPDATE: Archbishop Costelloe delivers further directives for Perth Catholic community
By Eric Martin
The entrance of the COVID-19 clinic on Murray Street Perth. Photo: Jamie O'Brien.
Archbishop
Timothy Costelloe SDB has yesterday Wednesday 25 March released a Pastoral
Letter informing Perth’s Catholic community that all public Masses and other
gatherings for prayer and worship are now temporarily suspended throughout the
Archdiocese until further notice.
“We have no wa...
EXCLUSIVE: Our brother’s keeper: Pastoral Letter from the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB to the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has today Thursday 19 March released a Pastoral Letter in which he addresses a heartfelt appeal to Catholics, to prayerfully and respectfully adhere to the decisions of the Church regarding COVID-19 health precautions, made for the good of the community.
Archdiocesan youth ministry’s commission to the mission
Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe SDB was joined by the youth leaders, youth ambassadors and student leaders of the Archdiocese for brunch in Highgate on 14 March. Photo: Eric Martin.
By Eric Martin
Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) held its annual Commissioning Mass for its new youth leaders, youth ambassadors and student leaders at Sacred Heart Church, Highgate Parish, on 14 March.
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Safeguarding the Archdiocese with the Mass of thanks
The work undertaken by the voluntary members of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Project was recognised as a valuable and integral part of the Australian Church at the annual Safeguarding Mass, held on Sunday 8 March at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Podcast: Caritas Head of Mission speaks on life lessons
The Record journalist Eric Martin has this week spoken with Caritas Australia Head of Mission Sister Jo Brady RSJ.
