Conversion as the central dynamic of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) was at the heart of the message at the 2017 RCIA State Conference, last weekend. Held at Morley Parish on Saturday 21 October, the conference was co-hosted by the Archdiocese of Perth and Diocese of Geraldton.
The fifth SVARA charity concert organised by the Indonesian Catholic Youth Organisation (ICYO) was held on Saturday 7 October. By Josh Low.
World-renowned Catholic apologist (defender of the faith) and speaker for Catholic Answers, Trent Horn specialises in teaching Catholics to defend the faith in a gracious and persuasive manner by using sound arguments. Mr Horn sat down with The eRecord to talk about faith and apologetics. By Josh Low.
The KORA Centre run by the Servants of Mary (Servite Sisters) celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Centre was established in 1977 by Sister Carmelin of the Servite Sisters who, in accordance with the Servite charism of compassion, saw a need to reach out to Indigenous families. By Josh Low.
Being witnesses of the Catholic faith in everyday life situations and standing up courageously for the truth was a key message at this year’s Teens Camp run by Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) Perth. The camp was held from 25 to 28 September at Manjedal Activities Centre in Karrakup. By Josh Low.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has spoken about the role which the Virgin Mary plays at the heart of the Church and in our own personal journeys in life on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows. Archbishop Costelloe last month celebrated Mass with the Servite Sisters, whose devotion to the Blessed Mother involves a special reference to her sorrows. The Mass was concelebrated by Riverton Parish Priest Father Paul Manickathan SAC and fellow priests from across Perth and the Servite Order. In his homily, the Archbishop described the Blessed Mother as ‘a living and powerful reminder to us of what it really means to be disciples of Jesus’. “In God’s mysterious plan, Mary has been drawn by the Lord into such an intimate relationship with her Son, Jesus.” By Josh Low.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has met with directors and leaders of various Church agencies to discuss the historic proposed 2020 Plenary Council. His presentation on the council came ahead of the first of a series of consultation seminars held last month. By Josh Low.
Major upgrades to Willetton Parish Sts John and Paul Church were celebrated after the successful completion of the project. By Josh Low.
The eRecord this week recounts the life and priestly vocation of an extraordinary man and priest. One who, upon his retirement after 51 years of service, received both an Apostolic Blessing and the Papal Award ‘Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’ (For Church and Pope) from Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
Having started as a blog for Catholic men, The Catholic Gentleman has turned into a community of more than 100,000 followers worldwide. By Josh Low.