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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vale Fr Brian Gore
Former Columban Missions Director Fr Brian Gore will be remembered for his great passion for justice, for defending the rights of the ‘little people’, including the poor and the oppressed. Perth Priest Fr Geoff Aldous shares his experience.
Yangebup parishioners renew commitment to wholeheartedly follow Christ
More than 170 parishioners and friends of Yangebup Parish came together Saturday 7 June for a pilgrimage from Spearwood or Beaconsfield to Fremantle Parish Church of St Patrick’s Basilica with the firm intention to renew their commitment to whole heartedly follow Christ.
Pope appoints new Archbishop of Hobart
Ordained priest in Melbourne in September 1987, new Hobart Archbishop Tony Ireland grew up in Melbourne’s inner south and studied at the Corpus Christi Seminary College.
MOVIE REVIEW: Elio
Bereaved by the sudden demise of his parents, Elio is also at odds with his new guardian, his Aunt Olga (voice of Zoe Saldaña).
Archbishops must promote unity, seek new ways to share Gospel, says Pope Leo
By Carol Glatz
Pope Leo XIV gives his homily during Mass for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on 29 June 2025. The pope wore red vestments to recall the martyrdom of the two saints. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez.
Archbishops around the world can provide by their example the fraternity and unity in diversity the entire Catholic Church needs today, Pope Leo X...
Identitywa Transitions to New Incorporated Legal Entity
Identitywa has announced an important and exciting transition, moving its operations to a new incorporated legal entity, Identitywa Disability Services Limited, starting this September.
Renew conference to guide Perth Catholics on transformative journey
The three-day event is part of the global Jubilee Year 2025, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” offering Catholics an opportunity for profound spiritual renewal through the sacraments.
Stella Maris launches into the deep
Stella Maris National Director Fr Tony Cox SSC said while Sea Sunday was a time to appeal for financial assistance, more importantly it is “an opportunity to become more actively conscious of their lives of seafarers and the hardships they encounter and endure”.
YCW Centenary reaffirms movement’s vision
Former Perth YCW diocesan president and national secretary, Gemma Wool-torton, introduced the event, recalling the achievements of the movement in Western Australia over the decades.
Dawson Society to explore how we live as Catholics in today’s world at upcoming Conference
The topic of ‘Home’ will be examined by an up-coming conference featuring international and interstate speakers and organised by the Christopher Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture.
