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.

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?

Mr Wagner asked those attending the workshop to list a number of terms associated with the Jubilee Year of Mercy before unpacking the meaning of mercy in the context of a Church that grows by attraction. Photo: Marco Ceccarelli

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.

Parish Secretaries of Perth Archdiocese at the end of the Mass for the 2016 Parish Secretaries’ Reflection Day with organiser of the event, Executive Assistant to Archbishop Costelloe Jennifer Lazberger, (second from right) and Vicar General Fr Peter Whitely (right). Photo: Daniele Foti-Cuzzola

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.

Using a variety of quotations from the Bible, present and past Popes, Christian scholars and passages from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Fr Chiera delved into a number of dimensions of the journey of faith undertaken by those focusing on conversion of heart and mind to Christ. Photo: Marco Ceccarelli

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.

Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary in Doubleview, Fr Peter Nguyen OP, cuts the cake to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Photo: Supplied

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.

A remarkable achievement: Fr Joseph Kearney recently celebrated the 70-year-anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Fr Kearney was ordained by Melbourne Archbishop Daniel Mannix on 28 July 1946. Photo: Marco Ceccarelli

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.

(L-R) RCIA organising committee Pat McManus, Helen Medina, Karen Hart, Sue Larsen, Roy Smith, Kathleen Smith, Stewart Bazzica and Suzanne Bazzica at the 2016 RCIA National Conference. Photo: Daniele Foti-Cuzzola

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.

On the day of his ordination to the priesthood, Fr St John was reunited with his siblings after 55 years: (L-R) Michael St. John, Joan Simpson, Fr. Peter St. John, Evelyn Reidy and Paul St John. Photo: Supplied

Perth singer Jeremy Ryan returns to centre stage with release of debut album

For those captivated by Jeremy Ryan’s performance on The Voice in 2015, a compilation of the Perth singer’s best songs will soon be available.

Perth singer Jeremy Ryan’s debut album, Someone Like You, will be released on 7 October 2016. Photo: Supplied

Twenty years at the service of life, Pregnancy Assistance celebrates milestone

It was a festive and unifying gala dinner that recently brought together volunteers, founders, counsellors, benefactors, families and friends who in the past 20 years have been involved with, or helped by, Pregnancy Assistance.

Grateful beneficiary of Pregnancy Assistance Juliana George (mother of Amayiah), Pregnancy Assistance volunteers Camille O'Brien holding baby Amayiah and Board Secretary Laura Craig. Photo: Monica Defendi Photography

Abraham Day brings three monotheistic faiths together in spirit of fraternity and communion

“A celebration of what we have in common: first and foremost the belief in God, the one God, the God of Abraham.”

(from left to right) Notre Dame Muslim, Christian and Jewish students Mohamed Al-Hassany, Jodilee Tangarorang and Aharon Freidland pictured with Sheikh Muhammad Agherdien, Professor Celia Hammond, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Chief Rabbi Dovid Freilich at Abraham Day. Photo: Marco Ceccarelli

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