Priests act as a bridge between God and humanity, and as Pope Benedict XVI explained, the priest’s mission is “to link these two realities that appear to be so separate…to bring human beings to God, to His redemption, to His true light, to His true life.”

Celebrating the Centenary Mass for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Maylands, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe emphasised that the invitation offered by Jesus—“Come to me all you who are weary and sorrowful and I will refresh you with the waters of eternal life”—remains just as relevant today as it did a century ago. By Jamie O’Brien.

In a particularly special Mass on the Feast of the Holy Trinity Sunday 15 June, Rottnest Island Church of the Holy Trinity marked 50 years of faithful service, fellowship, and spiritual refuge for generations of worshippers – particularly those on holidays.

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.

“From the beginning of his pontificate, we have heard Pope Francis ask us to not forget to pray for him, and that is what we are doing,” said Cardinal José Tolenti-no de Mendonça, prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, as he led thousands of people praying the rosary for the pope March 10 in St. Peter’s Square.

Seven children, 20 grandchildren and one great-grand child later, long time mis-sionaries Michael and Pat Whitely have recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

Speaking to The Record, Whitford Parish Priest Fr Cyprian Shikokoti said celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary has been a good opportunity to reflect on God’s goodness in our lives, embrace the present with joy, and look forward to the future with renewed courage and hope.

The movement originally commenced in WA at City Beach Parish, where founders Brian and Denise Mills hosted the first gatherings after their inspiring experience at the 1973 National Eucharistic Congress in Melbourne.

All past and present Legion of Mary members are welcome to come together Saturday 9 November to commemorate the life of founder Frank Duff.

Hailing from Tuticorin, South India and arriving in Perth on 10 December 1990 to serve in the Geraldton Diocese under then Bishop Barry Hickey, Fr Joseph has last month celebrated his 80th Birthday.