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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“He gazes on each one of us with love”: Archbishop Costelloe’s Palm Sunday and Chrism Mass messages call for renewal and courage
“He gazes on each one of us tonight – he looks deeply into our eyes and searches our hearts – and with love and hope he says to each of us, ‘Come, follow me, walk in my footsteps, do not be afraid, for I have called you by your name – you are mine.’” This was the message of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to the people of the Archdiocese of Perth across the first major liturgies of Holy Week 2025.
Mother of Hope: A Sacred Music Concert to Honour Motherhood and Support Mothers in Need
On Sunday 11 May, Catholic Mission will host Mother of Hope, a special sacred music concert for the Jubilee Year of Hope, to be held at St Columba’s Church, South Perth, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Artwork: Supplied.
This Mother’s Day, the Perth Catholic community is invited to celebrate the beauty and sacredness of motherhood through the universal language of music.
On Sunday 11 May, Catholi...
“What can bring us happiness?”: Archbishop Costelloe’s Easter message points to the light of Christ
Archbishop Costelloe baptises a catechumen during the Easter Vigil, Saturday 19 April. Photo: Ron Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.
“What can bring us happiness?” many people say. “Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord.”
Quoting from one of the ancient Psalms, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB began his homily for Easter 2025 with a question that he said lies at the heart of every ...
Holy Trinity Church, Rottnest Island, to celebrate 50 years of faith and fellowship
Established in 1975 through the tireless efforts of Monsignor Sean O’Shea, the Holy Trinity Mass Centre at Rottnest Island has been a spiritual home for tourists, locals, and seasonal workers alike.
SPECIAL REPORT: “A Gift of Love and Service”: Perth Archbishop Leads Local Tributes Following the Death of Pope Francis
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ historic election in 2013 as the first Jesuit, first Latin American, and first non-European pope in over a millennium, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB praised Pope Francis’ bold pastoral approach and deep personal witness.
Pope Francis looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope
The cover of "Hope," described as an autobiography by Pope Francis, is seen in October 2024, the date an Italian publisher announced its worldwide publication scheduled for 14 January 2025, including by Viking in the United Kingdom. Photo: CNS/courtesy Viking.
While calling himself an "old man" and saying he never expected to be pope this long, the now deceased Pope Francis said he still ha...
SPECIAL REPORT: “We Mourn and We Weep”: Archbishop Costelloe leads Perth Catholic community in farewell to Pope Francis
In the presence of some 1500 mourners, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke about the deep pastoral heart of Pope Francis—someone who sought not to be an untouchable figurehead, but a fellow pilgrim. By Jamie O’Brien.
‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ opens strong at Aussie Box Office ahead of Easter
Director Dallas Jenkins and Actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Christ in the series "The Chosen," are pictured on the set from Season 5. Beginning March 27, the new season of the hit series, which focuses on the life of Jesus and his closest disciples, will hit theatres in the weeks leading up to Easter, which is 20 April. The season will debut later in 2025 on streaming services. Photo: OSV New...
Bunbury Catholic Bishop opens Door of Hope at St John of God Bunbury Hospital
Bunbury Bishop Kolodziej SDS knocks on the Door of Hope, Thursday 27 March, at St John of God Hospital Bunbury. Photo: Michelle Tan.
In his first public action as the new Catholic Bishop of Bunbury, Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has last month opened a new ‘Door of Hope’ at St John of God Bunbury Hospital.
The opening of the Door of Hope explained Bishop Kolodziej, is being celebrated in h...
Those who support and continue the mission of Pregnancy Assistance are Pilgrims of Hope, says Bishop Sproxton
As part of the Day of the Unborn Child Mass, those who attended were given a flower and invited to put it into baskets on the sanctuary to remember children who had died at birth through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or other causes.
