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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New John XXIII College Principal aims to see God in all things
New John XXIII College Principal Daniel Mahon commitment to Catholic education is unwavering, and he has a deep affinity for Ignatian spirituality, which echoes the school’s faith focus on bringing each student to an awareness of God’s presence in all things.
Statement on Vatican Investigation to Broome Emeritus Bishop Christopher Saunders
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week issued a statement on the Vatican investigation into Broome Emeritus Bishop Christopher Saunders.
New Catholic Homes aged care residence blessed by Archbishop Costelloe in Belmont
The 96-place residence, located near the Swan River just off Great Eastern Highway in Belmont, offers relaxed, riverside living for older people who need high-quality care and support.
Archbishop Costelloe repeats apology at Parliamentary Inquiry
Attending before the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee’s inquiry Monday 11 September, Archbishop Costelloe began his testimony with his repeated “sincere apology to those who have been so badly wronged by members of the Catholic Church”.
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY: New logo a reminder to pray and discern
The 2023-2024 Perth Archdiocesan Assembly, continued Fr Vincent, is the first of its kind for the Archdiocese and was announced Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB in April 2023, and launched on Trinity Sunday 4 June 2023 at St Mary’s Cathedral.
SPECIAL REPORT: Life of Don Bosco to become focus at Perth parishes
Perth parishes are set to become host to the relics of one of the world’s most revered saints.
Among the revered sites to host the statue are St Mary’s Cathedral Perth, Kelmscott Parish Good Shepherd Church, Fremantle Parish St Patrick’s Basilica, Lockridge Parish Good Shepherd Church, and Banksia Grove Parish John Paul II Church.
St John Bosco Relics to tour Perth
At the heart of these celebrations is a nationwide tour of the relics of St John Bosco, the 19th-century priest renowned for his commitment to the education and empowerment of underprivileged youth.
Mary MacKillop inspires students in LifeLink Day initiative
As part of Archbishop Costelloe’s 2023 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools initiative, students were invited to create a collage that visually expressed their learning and educational experience resulting from LifeLink Day.
Palmyra parishioners reminded to keep faith alive for future generations at 100th anniversary
Established in 1923 by then Perth Bishop Matthew Gibney, the parish of Palmyra has last month celebrated its 100th anniversary, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB encouraging parishioners to pray in remembrance and guidance for all those in the parish during the past 100 years who have strived to be faithful with mercy and compassion. By Jamie O’Brien.
