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
2015 LIFELINK CHRISTMAS APPEAL – Good Samaritan calls us to love the other in same way as we have been loved by God
The 2015 Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal was attended by 150 priests and parish representatives from across the Archdiocese last week came together at St Mary’s Cathedral as part of the liturgical service and launch of the appeal, presided over by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
Right to Life Annual Dinner held in defence of human life
More than 100 people from across Perth last weekend gathered to honour the work done by the Right to Life Association Western Australia. The 35th Annual Dinner, which was held at the Pagoda Restaurant in Como, served to support the independent, non-denominational group that lobbies state and federal government in defence of life of all human beings from conception until natural death.
Plight of refugees and asylum seekers takes centre stage at Requiem
The musical talent of Welsh composer Karl Jenkins took on a new theme in memory of refugees and asylum seekers who have lost their lives in the search for freedom as part of a concert at St Mary’s Cathedral last Sunday, 11 October.
New name, new term for Adult Faith Formation Centre
Adult faith formation in the Archdiocese of Perth has a new name, just in time for the new term. Formerly known as the Maranatha Centre, the Archdiocesan agency for adult faith development will now be known as the Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE), continuing under the leadership of Director Dr Michelle Jones.
Multicultural Mass displays a splendour of gifts from across the globe
The various cultures in which the Gospel is proclaimed – and in which it finds a home – are a powerful sign of the rich creativity and fruitfulness of the Spirit of God, said Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last week, in celebration of the inaugural Multicultural Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Archdiocese of Perth continues work to safeguard parishes
The training of some 30 lay men and women in the area of child protection has last month brought the number of Safeguarding Officers for the Archdiocese of Perth to more than 50.
Perth clergy unite to celebrate the gift of Ordained Ministry
More than 175 priests, deacons and seminarians from across the Archdiocese last month gathered at Aquinas College for the annual Clergy Mass and Dinner.
Church agencies are where Catholic ethos is the foundation not just of mission but day-to-day operations, says Archbishop
Catholic identity is really born of a particular vision of what makes a life truly, deeply and fully human, said Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last week, as he addressed some 150 staff from across the agencies and organisations of the Archdiocese of Perth.
Justice, Ecology and Development Office launches ACBC Social Justice Statement for Perth
The Archdiocese of Perth’s Justice Ecology and Development Office (JEDO) this week held the Perth launch of the 2015 Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement.
Refugees’ desperate plight to take centre stage at upcoming Requiem
The loss of life among displaced persons who have sought asylum, will be the key reflection at a Requiem performance held within the walls of St Mary’s Cathedral next month.
