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
Pope’s Visit to Turkey Focuses on Ecumenism, Interfaith Dialogue and Peace
Pope Francis’ recent apostolic journey to Turkey, from 28 to 30 November was marked by a number of significant gestures and overtures that emanate a sense of hope for future ecumenical and Catholic-Muslim relations.
Gattline heading for a new record
The Annual Christmas Helpline run by St Kieran’s Parish Priest Fr Michael Gatt is heading for its 23rd year of service as tallies over the past two years’ festive seasons topped 100 calls.
Salvado Exhibition an insight into 19th-century life
One of the final events surrounding the bicentenary of the birth of the Benedictine Community of New Norcia founder is currently being held at the State Library of Western Australia.
Fr Rob Galea Strikes a New Chord
The Shepparton priest released his new and much awaited acoustic album, Something About You, to the delight of thousands of expectant fans on October 25.
The life of Bishop Griver remembered at bicentenary Mass
THE BICENTENARY Mass celebrating the birth of Perth’s second Bishop, Martin Griver, was held on Tuesday, 11 November 2014 at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth.
Requiem Mass for Father Pat Cunningham Celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral
An atmosphere of dignified solemnity filled St Mary’s Cathedral this week as hundreds attended the Requiem Mass for Fr Pat Cunningham – a priest who played a significant role in the history of the Perth Archdiocese.
St Charles’ prepares six seminarians for the Diaconate
The Archdiocese of Perth is anticipating a momentous occasion this week as six seminarians from St Charles’ Seminary, Guildford, will be ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe on Friday, 7 November, at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Young Talents Shine in Tournament of Minds
Our Lady of Grace School in North Beach has again outperformed and outsmarted its competitors in this year’s Tournament of Minds, a problem-solving competition for teams of students from both primary and secondary years.
Pilgrims flock to Adelaide in search of Vocation
More than 50 young men and women from the Neocatechumenal Way in Perth undertook a pilgrimage to Adelaide earlier this year in search of their vocation.
Mary MacKillop’s brother one of earliest missionaries
The first missionaries to Daly River were a group of 17 Jesuits, one of them the brother of Blessed Mary MacKillop (pictured above with students from Daly River). For 17 years they worked to evangelise and improve the lives of Aborigines. Forced to leave in 1899, their legacy was picked up and continued by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1906.
Parish priest Fr Tom English’s work in t...
