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
Remaining steadfast in faith key to reaching 25 year marriage anniversary
“Why do you keep going to Church? It seems that God is not answering your prayers,” was one of the questions Langford parishioner Roselin Roch received from an acquaintance during a difficult moment in her life.
Celebrating 50 years of architectural beauty and spiritual strength at Aquinas College chapel
One of Perth’s hidden gems recently received the honours it deserves as celebrations were held for the 50th anniversary of the St Thomas Aquinas Chapel.
New Social Justice Statement on ageism calls for communities of compassion
As more and more Australians live longer, the great ‘success story’ of our ageing population should be celebrated, and solidarity among all generations should be fostered, Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACBC) recently stated.
Discovering the sensitive touch of Jesus’ mercy, Archbishop Costelloe delivers catechesis at WYD 2016
“God will want to do something, I don’t know what it is, but he will say something special to each one of you while you’re away”.
Mirrabooka Parish receives first class relic of St Gerard Majella
It was with a great sense of honour and gratitude that Parish Priest of Saint Gerard Majella, Mirrabooka, Fr Giosuè Marini, recently accepted a first class relic of St Gerard during a pilgrimage to Materdomini, a small village within the Campania region of Italy.
Guildford parish celebrates 80th anniversary and school reunion
As one of the older and more established parishes within the Archdiocese of Perth, St Mary’s in Guildford has hosted countless Masses and special celebrations within its walls.
2016 ANNUAL MARRIAGE DAY: Invited to taste the wine of the wedding feast
The value and significance of the sacrament of marriage was brought into the limelight at this year’s Annual Marriage Day Mass, celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton on Saturday, 13 August.
Mandorla Art Award 2016 winners offer insight into depth and beauty of religious art
Of the 44 artworks shortlisted for this year’s Mandorla Art Award, it was Megan Robert’s The Bread Basket at Emmaus – the Flesh returned to Word which was chosen as the worthy recipient of the St John of God Health Care Prize.
PERMANENT DEACONS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY: A decade on, willingness to serve remains ever present in Deacons Greg Lowe and Aaron Peters
In 2006, 14 men were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Perth. A decade on, the Deacons talk to The eRecord about how their work as Deacons has inspired them
SPECIAL REPORT – WYD 2016 – Youth encouraged to be bold, courageous and to fearlessly live their faith
“World Youth Day begins today and continues tomorrow, in your homes, since that is where Jesus wants to meet you from now on.” With these words Pope Francis addressed more than 1.5 million young people at the closing World Youth Day Mass, held at Krakow’s Campus Misericordiae, on 31 July.
