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
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.
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY: Archbishop Costelloe delivers powerful message to Perth youth
At the threshold of World Youth Day and the meeting with Pope Francis, Perth pilgrims could not have received better words of encouragement than those recently spoken by Archbishop Costelloe at Our Lady of Mercy Parafia Rzymskokatolicka NMP Matki Miłosierdzia in Warsaw on Friday, 22 July.
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY: Experience of faith may lead others to Christ – Bishop Don Sproxton celebrates Mass with WYD pilgrims
A mere six weeks after Pope Francis raised the 22 July memorial of St Mary Magdalene to a feast on the Church’s liturgical calendar, Perth pilgrims on their way to World Youth Day had the privilege of celebrating the feast with a Mass celebrated by Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
St Patrick’s College to introduce Keeping Them Safe program
One of the Catholic schools to receive much publicity about historical cases of child sexual abuse has become the first Victorian secondary school to introduce the “gold standard”, Keeping Them Safe program.
New initiative sees Catholic Education WA forge new paths in teaching and learning
Innovation is ideas, plus implementing them.
2016 LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL – Breaking barriers at Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Memories are an important part of Geoff Scott’s life. His ability to remember numerous life events in detail says much about how dearly he holds on to them. By Marco Ceccarelli
Melkite Bishop Robert Rabbat visits Archdiocese of Perth
The Melkite Catholic community of Perth was recently privileged to have the Melkite Bishop, the Most Reverend Robert Rabbat, travel to Perth for a three-day visit which united the Melkite community and brought together Catholic Churches of different rites.
New Course instructs parents on nurturing personal faith, home and family
A new series of workshops hosted by the Centre for Faith Enrichment is offering parents a unique chance to live their faith while also nurturing their home and family life.
Historical reunion evokes past of St Gertrude’s College in New Norcia
A group of 36 ladies who attended New Norcia’s St Gertrude’s College between the years of 1946 and 1980 recently returned to the monastic town to reunite and relive some of the memories they shared together.
