Dr Marco Ceccarelli completed his PhD research in History and European Studies at The University of Western Australia with a focus on Catholic journalism and its response to 21st century Islamic terrorism.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Archbishop Emeritus offers fresh perspective on World Meeting of Families
Given the current centrality of the theme of the family in the Catholic world, Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey, of Perth, recently spoke to eRecord journalist Marco Ceccarelli about his experience of attending the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia from 22 to 27 September 2015.
Attended by more than a million people, the event proved to be overwhelmingly successful and paved the...
Slower version of the beautiful game strides into Perth
By Marco Ceccarelli
As Bedford Parish Priest Fr Dat Vuong was watching the FIFA World Cup being played in Brazil last year, he noticed the promotion of a slightly different version of soccer that caught his eye – Walking Soccer.
The idea of a soccer game played by people walking around kicking a ball immediately appealed to Fr Dat, who after years of playing for parishes across the Ar...
Inspiring educator and leader goes to the Father – the life of Des O’Sullivan
Friends and family recently mourned the passing of Kevin Desmond (Des) O’Sullivan, a man whose endless qualities as mentor, teacher and leader were praised by those fortunate enough to have known him. Mr O’Sullivan passed away peacefully on 5 October 2015, having lived an eventful life beside his wife of 56 years, Barbara O’Sullivan, his five children Mark, Julie, Peter, Rebecca and Margaret, as well as eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Catenians unite through celebration of annual Mass for deceased
More than 200 people attended the annual Mass for deceased members of the Catenian Association of WA held on 4 October 2015 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. Celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, the Mass featured as the most important event in the Catenian calendar and offered members an opportunity to unite in support of widows and family members of deceased Catenians.
Breakthrough reproductive medicine making a comeback in Perth
Fertility specialist and founder of FertilityCare and NaProTechnology (Natural Procreative Technology) in Perth, Dr Amanda Lamont, is preparing to open a new practice in January 2016 – much to the delight of couples experiencing sub-fertility problems.
Blessed are those who die in the Lord! – Mgr Bryan Maurice Long farewelled in Sandhurst
It did not take long for the news of Monsignor Bryan Maurice Long’s passing to reverberate throughout the many parishes in the Diocese of Sandhurst where he had served.
Dr Maria Harries speaks on Church and family in the contemporary world
Reflecting on the impact she is hoping to make, Dr Maria Harries recently spoke to the eRecord from Rome about her experience as a participating Catholic laywoman within one of the most significant ecclesial events of the year.
World Meeting of Families a perfect prelude to synod
There could not have been a better event leading up to the Synod of Bishops on the Family than the World Meeting of Families, Philadelphia, attended by Pope Francis from 22 to 27 September 2015.
Hobbits as agents of evangelisation – Dr Sweeney speaks at Dawson Society
In the latest instalment of the Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture Speakers’ Forum, Dr Conor Sweeny, from Melbourne’s John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, led his audience on an unusual yet intriguing journey through the themes of faith, sacramental culture and evangelisation.
Ancient order celebrates investiture at St Mary’s Cathedral
More than 120 people attended the Investiture Mass celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB for one of the most ancient orders of Christian chivalry of the Catholic Church.
