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
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.
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.
On the threshold of a new beginning: five men to be ordained priests
As the Jubilee Year of Mercy enters its fourth month, the Catholic community of Perth continues to be presented with joyful occasions which reflect the mercy of God within this Archdiocese. Having served for a time as deacons, five more men will soon be ordained into the priesthood. In an interview with journalist Marco Ceccarelli, Deacons Matthew Hodgson, Truc Nguyen, Giovanni Raffaele, Rodrigo Da Costa Ponte and David Nieves recently spoke about their ministry.
The importance of seeking an encounter with Christ during the Jubilee Year of Mercy
These words, found in Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, have often been quoted by Perth Archbishop, Timothy Costelloe SDB since the Year of Mercy was inaugurated in our Archdiocese on 8 December 2015.
Remembering Vietnam: A life lived in gratitude and service
As he dwells on an extraordinary life of achievements, graces and favour, but also of hardship, tribulation and suffering, it is difficult for Minh Le to speak about his past without shedding a tear or two.
YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Pilgrims welcomed as St Patrick’s Basilica opens its Holy Door
If the awe-inspiring interior and exterior design of St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle was not enough to offer visitors a profound spiritual experience, the majestic church has now opened its Holy Door for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
7th Principal of John XXIII College commissioned by Archbishop Costelloe
John XXIII College in Claremont has begun the new school year with the commissioning of its new principal, Robert Henderson.
Manning Parish Priest celebrates 50th anniversary of priestly ordination
50 years of tireless service to the Catholic Church within Australia, the UK and Kenya seem to have hardly worn down St Pius X Parish Priest, Fr Blasco Fonseca.
Caritas Australia celebrate Shrove Tuesday to commence Lent
Only days after the 2016 Project Compassion Appeal was launched at St Mary’s Cathedral, Caritas Australia has again turned its attention to its core mission of supporting long-term development programs in impoverished communities around the world.
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return – season of Lent begins as St Mary’s Cathedral holds Ash Wednesday Mass
A scorching forty degree heat did not stop more than 500 people making their way to St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 10 February, for an Ash Wednesday Mass that focused on the importance of Lent during this special Jubilee Year of Mercy.
