The Rite of Election of Catechumens and Formal Recognition of Candidates Liturgy was celebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, 26 February 2015.

One may wonder what U2’s famous song Where the streets have no name could possibly have in common with the Book of Exodus, or what connection could be made between rock/metal band Evanescence’ s Anywhere and St John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul.

Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe last week said that he was thrilled to bestow his blessing on the first school in WA bearing the name of the founder of his order, Don Bosco.

St Gerard Majella Parish in Mirrabooka recently lost one its most treasured parishioners, Christina Lauretta Boudville. A devout Catholic and longstanding member of the parish, Mrs Boudville passed away on 4 February 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

At the very heart of our Christian life is the awareness that we are called by God to be members of Christ’s body.

The overwhelming success of Ignite Youth in Brisbane, which has seen more than 1,300 people in attendance each year, will soon be extended to Perth.

Great works of Christian art are renowned for doing more than illustrating biblical text; they rouse deep sentiment within viewers and can evoke a number of strong, at times conflicting, feelings.

Father Irek Czech SDS, Polish Salvatorian and parish priest of St Lawrence and Mary Immaculate Parish in Balcatta, Perth, lives a life of contemplation and evangelisation which thoroughly answers Pope Francis’ recent call for religious sisters, brothers and priests to “wake up the world”.

Perth Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) sees great potential in Christian youth leadership and wants to ensure that future leaders are well equipped to successfully carry out their role.

Archbishop Costelloe has this week echoed the call of Pope Francis to ‘Wake up the World’ in celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life.