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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The Church in Perth according to Bishop Sproxton
As you get older, some aspects of the past can take on a rosy glint. It can be a very great temptation to believe that things were decidedly much better when we were younger.
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry: New Director builds on rich history of service to Indigenous community
In the past 35 years, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (ACM) has graciously inherited the pastoral work that was started by Bishop Rosendo Salvado at the very beginning of the Swan River Colony: demonstrating and sharing the love of Christ to our Indigenous Communities through the compassionate yet practical ministry of social service provision.
Walk this Way – a Camino experience
Travelling by foot on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James) is not your average walk in the park. As one of the most famous pilgrimages in the world, the Camino de Santiago is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes across Europe that all end in Santiago de Compostela, north-west Spain.
Archbishop Costelloe: The beauty of our faith is a gift to be shared
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe pictured at St Pius X Primary School to present the Archbishop's Spirit Award on 15 November 2019. Photo: Ron Tan.
By Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth
As we celebrate Christmas 2019, we look
back on a year that has brought many challenges for us all. Some of those
challenges are deeply personal and private to each one of us; others, I am
su...
Bishop Saunders: Jesus, really among us
Bishop Christopher Saunders delivers his keynote speech at the National Deacons’ Association conference on 3 September 2019. Photo: Matthew Lau.
By Most Rev Christopher Saunders, Bishop of Broome
“The Angel said to them: Do
not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the
people: To you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, Who is the
Messiah, The ...
The Anointing of the Altar: The Little Sisters of the Poor
Saturday 31 August marked an historic event in the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Bishop Don Sproxton: The Adoration of the Magi
A task that falls to me as we come to the end of the year is to select an image for the Christmas card I send to family and friends.
Bishop Morrissey: Light of Christmas scatters the darkness
Bishop Michael Morrissey delivers his homily during the ordination of three Vietnamese priests at St Francis Xavier Cathedral on 6 November 2019. Photo: Matthew Lau.
By Most Rev Michael Morrissey, Bishop of Geraldton
In 1990, I had the opportunity for a
three-month sabbatical at Tantur Ecumenical Institute near Bethlehem.
At one time, I was having coffee next to
the Church of the Nati...
Bishop Holohan: Christmas reminds us of who we can become
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was born as one like us in every way but sin.
The Record launches new website featuring livestreaming and historical archives
The new website for The Record is now live.
