The doors of St Charles Seminary were opened in 1942, following the purchase of block of land known as Garden Hill in Guildford.
The Seminary has this month celebrated it’s 80th anniversary, with past and present students, rectors, and special guests coming together to mark the occasion.
Sisters of St Joseph Congregational Leader, Sister Monica Cavanagh reflected that as young Sisters, the Golden Jubilarians had in the words of Pope Francis, “bought a pair of walking shoes and set out on uncharted paths”.
Western Australian Sisters Alma Cabassi, Nola Goodwin and Maree Riddler were among those who celebrated their Golden Jubilee.
Speaking ahead of the upcoming annual Marriage Day Mass on Saturday 20 August, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton said that when a young couple plans for the Sacrament of Marriage, their hopes are that the love they have come to know in themselves and from their partner, will flourish and grow to greater heights and depths.
St Benedict’s Church celebrated its 70 years of rich history through a week of festivities and was encouraged by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to look forward with hope of carrying out the Lord’s mission.
In anticipation of the 70th anniversary of Applecross Parish this weekend, Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po highlighted the strength and unity of the community, while emphasising the occasion as an opportunity to remember parish members of the past.
St Norbert’s College community has celebrated the 888th anniversary of Norbert’s death with an incredible variety of activities.
Fr Saminedi, who calls himself ‘Fr Sam’, celebrated his 30th anniversary as a priest in April surrounded by his parishioners at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Girrawheen. Having lived a full missionary life, this anniversary marks 20 years in Perth, after spending time studying and sacrificing to educate others around the globe.
The Knights of the Southern Cross Western Australia commemorated their Centennial Mass and celebration on Saturday 12 February 2022, at St Mary’s Cathedral, looking back over a century of achievement promoting the interests of the Catholic community and Church.
It has been ten years since Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB assumed the role of Archbishop of Perth, witnessed by more than 1500 people who flocked at St Mary’s Cathedral Perth on 20 February 2012. By Amanda Murthy.
The Knights of the Southern Cross Western Australia commemorated their Centennial Mass and celebration on Saturday 12 February 2022, at St Mary’s Cathedral, looking back over a century of achievement promoting the interests of the Catholic community and Church.