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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishops welcome Youth Festival as opportunity for growth in faith
The 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival is being celebrated as a powerful moment to encounter Jesus and nurture future leaders of the Church. At the recent plenary meeting of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Festival Director Teresa Rhynehart shared exciting insights into the vision and mission of the event.
Order of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate 40 years in Australia with national conference
The ancient Order will this month celebrate 40 years since its establishment in Australia, with a national conference in Perth, Western Australia.
Catholic Mission’s ‘Mother of Hope’ Concert Inspires with Sacred Music in Celebration of Motherhood
Over the Mother’s Day weekend, Catholic Mission hosted its second annual Mother’s Day Afternoon Concert at St Columba’s Church, South Perth. Titled Mother of Hope, the moving program featured sacred instrumental and choral works spanning five centuries, performed by violinist Paul Wright, soprano Em-ma Spadaccini, a string quartet, and a six-voice ensemble.
Australian bishops welcome Pope Leo XIV
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. ACBC President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, offered heartfelt congratulations, assuring the new pope of the Church in Australia’s prayers, loyalty, and joyful anticipation of his spiritual leadership. He expressed hope that the pontificate will be marked by peace, unity, and a deepening of the Gospel message worldwide.
CIWA Marks 50 Years of faith-filled formation and education leadership
The Catholic Institute of Western Australia was born out of the vision of WA’s bishops, who saw the urgent need for a centre of theological and pastoral excellence that could support the burgeoning Catholic education sector.
Bishops celebrate memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have celebrated a Mass in memory of the late Pope Francis during their May plenary. Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo, preached the homily and Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB celebrated the Mass, in the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel in North Sydney.
Kalgoorlie marks Easter with priestly anniversary
On 19 April, the Catholic community of Kalgoorlie gathered at St John Vianney Church in Kambalda for a deeply symbolic Easter Vigil, marking the climax of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Presided over by Fr Errol Lobo — who was also celebrating the first anniversary of his priesthood — the liturgy centred on the Resurrection of Christ.
St Jude’s Church Celebrates Easter with Joy and Peace
St Jude’s Church joyfully celebrated Easter with heartfelt liturgies, reflections, and community prayer. Led by Fr Terry Raj, parishioners marked Christ’s resurrection with hope and peace in this Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope.
End the ‘lesson lottery’
NCEC Executive Director Jacinta Collins said there are long-standing concerns from schools and teachers tired of the so-called “lesson lottery” — where learning suffers due to inconsistent curriculum delivery and insufficient support.
Budget stress will continue for millions of households
Inequality in Australia, highlighted Mr Gaetani, is at a 20-year high, with single parents hit the hardest.
