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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
What it means to be a disciple of Jesus: Perth celebrates World Day of Consecrated Life
Discipleship is a shared journey, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB,
and the witness of religious life serves as an inspiration for all to follow Jesus while striving for holiness in their unique circumstances.
Pope Francis is right when he says war is always a defeat for humanity, says Perth Archbishop
Speaking in an opinion column published in The Australian this week, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB highlighted that the fragile ceasefire of Israel and Hamas offers some hope that the worst of the violence might be behind us, but the repercussions from the horrors of 7 October will continue to play out for many years.
Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth celebrate Tết with special Thanksgiving Mass
The Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth celebrated the start of the Lunar New Year, or Tết, with a Thanksgiving Mass on January 28. Over a thousand parishioners, wearing colourful traditional attire, gathered at the Vietnamese Catholic Community Centre.
Vietnamese Cursillo celebrates fruitful harvest
Speaking to members of the Cursillo movement in early January, Archbishop Costelloe described Mary’s faith journey as a progression from being “frightened” to “confused” to “totally committed” to God’s will, as demonstrated by her “Yes” to the angel.
SPECIAL REPORT: Christmas 2024: The way of Jesus, is not the way of power or control, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking at the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass and 11am Christmas Day, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe explained that the most fundamental of all Chris-tian teachings is that God should so love and esteem humanity that he becomes one of us in Jesus Christ – so as to reveal to us the very reason why God created us.
Archbishop Costelloe Launches Jubilee Year of Hope with Stirring Message of Faith and Mercy
On Sunday, 29 December 2024, the Catholic community of Perth gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral for the launch of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB urged the faithful to look to the Holy Family of Nazareth as a source of hope and inspiration in times of challenge.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe 2024 Christmas Message
2024 Christmas Message from Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
Church welcomes installation of new Bishop of Broome
Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the installation of the Most Reverend Tim Norton SVD as the third Bishop of Broome.
Archdiocese of Perth Unveils Vision for Synodality in Final Assembly Report
The Archdiocese of Perth has developed a comprehensive Final Report for the Archdiocesan Assembly, signalling a bold step toward implementing synodality and co-responsibility.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth clergy jubilarians celebrate more than 450 years of service
The Jubilarians cut the cake, led by Fr Christopher Ross OSM. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Twelve Perth clergy have last week celebrated their anniversary in 2024 with a combined total of more than 450 years of priestly service.
Leading the jubilarians was Servite priest Fr Chris Ross OSM, who marked his Platinum 70th anniversary.
Joining Fr Chris Ross in celebrating their priestly jubilee w...
