Dr Marco Ceccarelli, Author at The Record

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.

MercyCare opens new offices, joins forces to better serve disadvantaged

The future as one of WA’s leading Catholic providers of aged care, family, health and community services has never looked brighter as the new MercyCare central office in West Perth was declared open by Premier Colin Barnett on Wednesday, 1 July 2015.

From left: Chair of MercyCare Trustees Tony Wheeler, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, MercyCare Board Chair Mary Woodford, WA Premier Colin Barnett and MercyCare CEO Chris Hall at the opening and blessing of the new MercyCare Central Office in Ord Street, West Perth, on Wednesday, 1 July. PHOTO: Marco Ceccarelli

Influential Oblate Father laid to eternal rest: the life of Fr John Cranley OMI

While Father John Cranley’s recent passing was a sad occasion for the Archdiocese of Perth, it reignited fond memories among both parishioners and ex-students of different Perth parishes and Australian Oblate colleges.

Fr John Cranley OMI was a talented teacher, loved Parish Priest and respected Oblate Father. He entered eternal life on 11 May 2015. PHOTO: Mazenod College

Perth Catholics bridging the gap through Daydawn Advocacy Centre

This week, the eRecord has taken a closer look at Aboriginal advocacy agency, DayDawn, and spoken to its current director, Dr Mary McComish, about its aims, purposes and services.

Director Dr Mary McComish stands outside the Daydawn Advocacy Centre in Piccadilly Square Central, Perth. PHOTO: Supplied

WA CEOs rough it out to support homeless

While Western Australia has, in past years, been in the spotlight for its mining boom and significant financial growth, the struggle of its homeless population has often fallen into the background.

St Vincent de Paul Society has, for the past 10 years, been holding the Annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout, a national fundraising event aimed at raising awareness of the growing issue of homelessness by challenging business leaders to sleep rough for one night. PHOTO: Supplied

More than a million rally in Rome for Family Day

Rome’s St John Lateran square was literally bursting at the seams on Saturday 20 June as more than a million people gathered in support of the family and to protest against the introduction of “gender ideology” in schools.

The Family Day held in St John Lateran square on 20 June 2015 rallied in favour of the traditional family and against the teaching of gender theory in schools. PHOTO: Comitato Difendiamo i Nostri Figli

Newly ordained Deacon set to begin work in Bunbury Diocese

More than 400 people from across the Archdiocese of Perth and the Diocese of Bunbury attended the ordination to the diaconate of Nigerian-born Abraham Chukwu on 29 May 2015.

A momentous occasion: newly elected Deacon Abraham Chukwu stands besides Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan and parishioners from St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Church before cutting the cake for his Ordination to the Diaconate. PHOTO: Supplied

Refugee Week puts human dignity back in focus

In the midst of yet another period of news stories that has seen asylum seekers at the centre of political debates in Australia, the Archdiocese of Perth has focused its attention on 2015 Refugee Week (14–20 June) in an effort to raise awareness about issues affecting refugees.

Thawng (Henry) Uk Thang Conzo, with MercyCare staff members Jasvita Patel and Bev Kreibich. In celebration of Refugee Week, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has issued a statement urging Christians to recognise Christ in the stranger and the needy and to lend a welcoming hand to those who have nowhere to go. PHOTO: Supplied

St Mary’s Cathedral Mater Ecclesiae Concert a resounding success

More than 100 people were treated to a soul-stirring musical performance within the walls of St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday evening, 24 May.

Performed under the candlelit grand arches of St Mary’s different chapels, the Mater Ecclesiae Candlelight Concert, held last month at St Mary’s Cathedral, contained an eclectic mix of works ranging from choral works of Victoria and ancient Pentecost chants to Messiaen and contemporary Australian organ works. PHOTO: Ron Tan Photography

Highly regarded theologian explores the role of the laity in modern Catholic Church

Internationally renowned theologian and Dean of Melbourne’s John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Professor Tracey Rowland recently gave an illuminating talk on post-Vatican II Catholicism and its relationship with the laity.

Internationally renowned theologian Dr Tracey Rowland (centre) recently delivered a lecture at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus titled ‘Laity in the life of the Church since Vatican II’. At right is Notre Dame Acting Dean of the School of Philosophy & Theology Dr Philip Matthews together with Vice Chancellor Celia Hammond. PHOTO: UNDA

Fr Chris Dowd presents gripping biography of Perth’s fourth Bishop and first Archbishop

Christopher Dowd OP, Faith, Ireland and Empire: The Life of Patrick Joseph Clune CSsR, Archbishop of Perth, Western Australia, St Paul’s Publications, Strathfield, NSW, 2014; pp 416; softcover

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