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
Notre Dame Parish celebrates 55th anniversary
Notre Dame Parish Cloverdale could not have celebrated its 55th anniversary and the Nativity of Our Lady in a better way than with a visit from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe on 8 September 2015.
Angelico Exhibition showcases students’ creativity
More than 160 works by Catholic school students were showcased at this year’s Angelico Exhibition, held from August 10 to 21 at Perth City’s Forrest Centre.
Nativity of Our Lady celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral
The Virgin Mary’s profound ability to encourage us to follow Christ was the focus of Archbishop Timothy Costelloe’s homily at this week’s Mass for the Nativity of Our Lady.
Catholic journalism rewarded at 41st ARPA conference
Archdiocese of Perth eRecord journalist Marco Ceccarelli was one of two Ramon Williams Scholarship winners who last week took centre stage at the 2015 Australian Religious Press Association (ARPA) conference.
Beauty of the family takes centre stage at singing competition
The performance of Perth singer Jeremy Ryan on Australian reality talent show The Voice in July this year had an overwhelming effect on both judges and viewers.
New Centacare adult learning centre opens its doors
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week opened the doors of a new Centacare Employment and Training Centre.
Rector of Ukrainian Catholic University speaks of Ukraine conflict
The Archdiocese of Perth was recently delighted to welcome another dignitary from the Ukrainian Catholic Church, with the Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), Father Bohdan Prach, recently making Perth one of the final stops of his Australian visit.
Fr Stephen Cooney celebrates 60 years of priesthood
More than 150 people last month attended the 60th anniversary of Norbertine priest Father Stephen Cooney OPraem, who is currently the parish priest of St Patrick’s Parish, York.
Perth Rabbi attends historical meeting organised by Neocatechumenal Way
Earlier this year, Chief Rabbi of Western Australia, Rabbi Dovid Freilich, travelled to Israel for a four-day International meeting of rabbis, cardinals and bishops organised by the founders of the Neocatechumenal Way, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate and the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust.
Archdiocese of Perth in focus at encounter with Pope Francis
The Archdiocese of Perth’s Judicial Vicar and Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral, Monsignor Michael Keating, had the privilege of meeting with Pope Francis on Friday, 26 June 2015, following a Mass at Casa San Marta.
