In commencing his speech at the Theological and Pastoral Forum, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB asked how can the process of circularity between all the people of God, the bishops, and the Bishop of Rome, be further developed?

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By Justin McLellan ACBC President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB speaks during a Mass with members of the Synod of Bishops in St Peter's Basilica on 30 September, 2024. Synod members participated in a two-day retreat at the Vatican before the opening of the second session of the synod. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez. Synod members must imitate Jesus' patience and acceptance toward oth...

For the first time in more than 30 years, the Archdiocese of Perth has on 13 July held an Archdiocesan Assembly. More than 100 delegates from parishes, agencies and offices across the Archdiocese gathered for the occasion, including nominated clergy, religious, and lay delegates.

In his speech for the Diocesan Assembly on Saturday 13 July, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke about the role of listening and discernment in the proposed Pastoral Council.

The aim of the new guidelines for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is to provide a framework from which each parish can develop an RCIA process suited to its particular pastoral needs.

Archbishop Costelloe highlighted that the Gospel story of the day in which Jesus speaks about the kingdom of heaven makes the point that religion is not, or at least should not be, something peripheral to our lives.

Archbishop Costelloe said the commission did not appear to have sought constitutional legal advice despite submissions detailing the problems with abolishing Basic Religious Charities.

Drawing on his experience of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia, Archbishop Costelloe recalled how some deeply challenging moments were overcome because organisers had decided to spend at least 20 minutes in a deep, contemplative and well-prepared prayer experience.

Vicar General and Episcopal Vicar for Education, the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn addresses the delegates. Photo: Samuel Chan. For the first time in more than 30 years, the Archdiocese of Perth has last weeked Saturday 13 July held an Archdiocesan Assembly. More than 100 delegates from parishes, agencies and offices across the Archdiocese gathered for the occasion, including nominated clerg...