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.

Archdiocesan Vocations Office enters digital age through new website

A website featuring an array of informative categories and eye-catching videos is the new Archdiocesan Vocations Office’s latest addition to a program aimed at promoting the beauty of priesthood and the fulfilment that comes with answering God’s call to this ministry.

Theme of mercy in the limelight at Catholic Youth Festival, Veritas 2016

Given the overwhelming success of the Veritas Youth Festival in 2015, there were high hopes for another positive outcome for the festival this year.

Young people surround Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at the Veritas Youth Festival 2016. Archbishop Costelloe facilitated a discussion forum with more than 180 young people on some of the more relevant and pressing issues of our times. Photo: CYM

Nga and Anh remembered for dedication to faith and family

The tragic loss of two valued and treasured members of the Perth Vietnamese Catholic Community recently sent shockwaves throughout the Archdiocese of Perth.

Nga Dinh and Anh Hoang, who sadly passed away in late February, have been remembered for their altruism and undying spirit of service to their friends, family and the Perth Vietnamese Catholic Community. Photos: Supplied

Mercedes students get insight into Italian culture during visit to Rome

A group of 35 students and five teachers from Mercedes College’s Italian Language and Culture tour group had the privilege of attending a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis earlier this month.

The students from Mercedes College’s Italian Language and Culture group hold the tickets of the Italian tour which brought them to experience Mass with Pope Francis on 3 April 2016. Photo: Supplied

Ukrainian Catholic Community rejoices as Richard Charlwood is ordained to the priesthood

The joyful atmosphere within St John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Maylands could hardly be contained earlier this month as Deacon Richard Charlwood was ordained to the priesthood by Ukrainian Catholic Bishop, Peter Stasiuk CSsR.

Bishop Peter Stasiuk CSsR gives the consecrated Body of Christ to the newly ordained Fr Richard at St John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on 3 April 2016. Photo: Marco Ceccarelli

Reconciliation Report examines state of reconciliation in Australia

The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry and the Aboriginal Catholic Council of Perth were pleased to receive news earlier this year of the release of The State of Reconciliation in Australia Report by Reconciliation Australia.

The first of its kind since 2000, The State of Reconciliation in Australia Report highlights what has been achieved under the five dimensions of reconciliation: race relations, equality and equity, institutional integrity, unity, and historical acceptance. Image: Reconciliation Australia

Amoris Laetitia a gift for families in the name of integration and mercy

As outlined by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe in his comments on the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, at the heart of the document is the idea that, while the Church must not abandon or water down the ideals of Christian life, its role should be to accompany people on their faith journey, supporting and encouraging them while never condemning those who find it difficult to do so.

Pope Francis greets newly married couples during his general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on 30 September 2015. Pope Francis' post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the family, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), was released on 8 April. The exhortation is the concluding document of the 2014 and 2015 synods of bishops on the family. Photo: CNS.

YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Holy Door part of inclusive tradition for Redemptorist Monastery

With mercy enshrined in its motto and mission, the Redemptorist Monastery could not be a more fitting location for the opening of a Holy Door during the Jubilee Year of Mercy.

The Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth is one of eight locations in the Archdiocese of Perth to open a Holy Door during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Photo: Marco Ceccarelli

Blessing of oils and renewal of promises: Chrism Mass 2016

As in previous years, the Chrism Mass hosted at St Mary’s Cathedral drew hundreds of people this year as clergy and laity renewed their promises of commitment to holiness of life and to service of the Church and society.

CAPTION (_V2A2649) Archbishop Timothy Costelloe blesses the holy oils during the 2016 Chrism Mass, held on 22 March at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Ron Tan

ORDINATIONS 2016: Ordained as priests after the heart of Christ

The richness and beauty of what took place within St Mary’s Cathedral on the evening of 4 March 2016 was only matched by the festive mood felt by hundreds of people in the aftermath of a great and memorable event for the Archdiocese.

Five young deacons, from left to right, David Adan Ramirez Nieves (Colombia), Giovanni Raffaele (Italy), Jerome Truc Ba Nguyen (Vietnam), Rodrigo Da Cost Ponte (Brazil) and Matthew Hodgson (Australia), were ordained to the priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral on 4 March 2016. Photo: Mark Baumgarten

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