Jamie O'Brien is the Archdiocese of Perth Communications Manager and Editor for The Record, incorporating The eRecord and The Record Magazine.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
EXCLUSIVE: Archbishop Costelloe to join Pope Francis in consecrating Ukraine, Russia
Ukrainian Catholic Church Eparch Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR will join Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB this Sunday 27 March for Divine Liturgy to join in prayer for those suffering and affected by the war in the Ukraine.
Archbishop Costelloe has this week also released a video of making an Act of Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in communion with Pope Francis.
Lived faith in the family guides Perth boy towards priesthood
Growing up in Kingsley with his parents and siblings, Perth born 27-year-old Nicholas says his vocation towards the priesthood has stemmed from having a lived faith experience transmitted through his family.
Nicholas was last Saturday 12 March ordained to the Diaconate by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Jamie O’Brien.
COVID-19: Behind the scenes look at Mass For You At Home
Mass For You At Home Director and Producer Daniel Hopper features in this behind the scenes view in what is a ministry of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, in partnership with the Diocese of Wollongong.
COVID-19: Mass For You At Home the solution to COVID-19 limitations
Vicar for Effective Communication, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG has this week encouraged those who are unable to attend Mass to tune in to Mass For You at Home, a ministry of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, in partnership with the Diocese of Wollongong.
SPECIAL REPORT: Hundreds gather to support Ukraine, Archbishop composes special prayer
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week composed a prayer for the crises in Ukraine, while hundreds gathered for a community prayer service led by the Ukrainian Association of WA Inc.
Perth Archbishop highlights tremendous contribution of women
In celebrating 2022 International Women’s Day, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said that the contribution of women in the life of the Church in Perth is truly tremendous. Photo: Michelle Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has today echoed the message of International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8 March, calling on all Catholics to embrace the achievements a...
ASH WEDNESDAY 2022: Lent reminds us that we are never abandoned by God, says Archbishop Costelloe
The season of Lent comes along to remind us that, no matter what dangers or difficulties we face, we are never abandoned by God who remains with us, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, in celebrating Ash Wednesday Mass, on 2 March at St Mary’s Cathedral. By Jamie O’Brien.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth Ukrainian Catholic Priest joins Archbishop Costelloe for Ash Wednesday Celebrations
Perth Ukrainian Parish Priest Fr Ihor Hovoloko has this week spoken of the deep sadness of his people and the horror which is being visited upon them and asked for continued prayers, not only for the end of the war, but for the restoration of peace.
Father Ihor joined Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at St Mary‘s Cathedral for the Ash Wednesday Mass, on 2 March, marking the beginning of the season of Lent.
WA COVID update: Borders open as new restrictions take effect for places of worship
A new round of restrictions has come into effect from 12:01am, Thursday, 3 March 2022, with Level 2 COVID-19 Public Health and Social Measures introduced state-wide.
The Archdiocese of Perth this week released directives to assist the Catholic community implement the restrictions.
New Columbarium for Cottesloe a place for prayer, or just to ‘sit and be’
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has recently highlighted that we must be careful not to fall into the trap of constructing in our own minds a Jesus with whom we can be comfortable and who does not ask too much of us, during the celebration Mass for the opening and blessing of the new columbarium and gardens at Cottesloe-Mosman Park Parish. By Jamie O’Brien.
