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
2016 ARCHBISHOP’S CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR LIFELINK: Archbishop Costelloe invites faithful to be healers of wounds
Archbishop Costelloe’s message to parishioners this year was inspired by Pope Francis’ “healer of wounds and warmer of hearts” metaphor, used by the Pope to describe the mission to which the Church is called today.
PADRE PIO 2016: Veneration of relics discloses important truth of faith
An estimated 9000 people recently passed through St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth as the relics of Italian Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, visited the Archdiocese.
Celebrating 60 years of faith, providence and history. Maida Vale parish reaches significant milestone
A true sense of pride and gratitude for what God has done with St Francis of Assisi Church in Maida Vale could be sensed on Sunday, 23 October as scores of current and former parishioners celebrated the parish’s 60th Anniversary.
2016 RCIA Conference – International presenter places mercy in the spotlight
If Pope Francis were to suddenly walk into this room, what questions on the Jubilee Year of Mercy would you ask him?
Parables of mercy provide fitting framework for 2016 Parish Secretaries’ Reflection Day
The parables of mercy present in the Gospel of Luke, whose feast coincided with this year’s Archdiocese of Perth Parish Secretaries’ Retreat, provided a perfect framework for a day in which the role of the parish secretary and the meaning of mercy took centre stage.
2016 RCIA National Conference, Fr Chiera delves into multidimensional aspects of journey to Christ
It was a captivating and informative keynote presentation by Bunbury Diocese Vicar General, Father Tony Chiera, which officially set this year’s Christian Initiation Australia Network National conference in motion.
Fr Peter Nguyen OP celebrates 25 year anniversary
Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary in Doubleview, Father Peter Nguyen OP, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
Pallottine priest celebrates platinum jubilee of ordination to the priesthood
The 95 year old recently celebrated the 70 year ‘Platinum’ anniversary of his ordination with a Mass at Our Lady Queen of Apostles in Shelley and was officially congratulated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe for so many years of loyal and dedicated priestly ministry.
Journeying to the source at the 2016 RCIA National Conference
There was certainly no shortage of talent and rich and informative discussion at the recent Christian Initiation Australia Network National conference.
OBITUARY: Innovative and progressive educator farewelled – the life of Father Peter St John
An assortment of personal qualities, virtues and talents have been attributed to Father Peter St John throughout his life, not least among these the kindness and tender-heartedness he showed to those he was surrounded by.
