The Goldfield’s Parish of Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie, Norseman and Kambalda is large; with an enormous amount of Catholic Church history. Photo: Murray Joyce. By Matthew Lau “Information supplied by the Catholic Church’s resources, suggests that the first Catholic Mass ever performed at Kalgoorlie, was celebrated in the latter the part of 1893, when an improvised altar was erected ...

A catchy tune that heavily features the talents of Aranmore Catholic College students has taken one of the top music accolades judged by West Australian Music (WAM).

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe anoints the altar with Chrism oil. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau The unique combination of two solemn celebrations – the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and the consecration of the new Attadale Parish Church – have last weekend come to fruition for the Archdiocese of Perth. The Attadale Catholic community gathered in unity for the initiation a...

Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey has last weekend encouraged Perth Catholics to purchase artwork by a local abstract artist to raise proceeds for his charities. Margaret Fane displayed her works of art for sale at the Victoria Park Parish hall after each weekend Mass from 12 to 20 May. The retired Archbishop of Perth celebrated the 9.30am Mass at St Joachim’s Church, Victoria Park Parish...

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe speaks to representatives of secondary schools. Photo: Ron Tan. By Matthew Lau “Adapt yourselves no longer to the patterns of this present world, but let your minds be remade and your whole nature thus transformed. Then you will be able to discern the will of God and to know what is good, acceptable and perfect” (Rom 12:2). Instilling Catholic student...

A group of migrant youths have collaborated to make a hip-hop song and music video with an effervescent, yet powerful, message about unity in Australia.