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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Archbishop’s 2024 Christmas Appeal for LifeLink: Send the message to our brothers and sisters, who are suffering, poor or disadvantaged that they are noticed
As Chair of LifeLink, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton said that the launch of the Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal provides the chance for us to be part of another act of recognition and solidarity with those most in need in our WA community.
Youth need to be reminded of the unique place that Jesus should hold in their lives, says CYM Director
“The Feast of Christ the King stands as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of Christ’s love – and our youth and young adults of today need this more than ever,” Mr Phillips said.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth Archbishop appointed to Synod Council
The Ordinary Council, chaired by the Holy Father, will play a fundamental role in the implementation of the synodal process on synodality and the preparation of the next Synod.
Mutual listening has guided the Synodal journey from the beginning, says Archbishop Costelloe
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?
Bishop Timothy Norton SVD appointed to Diocese of Broome
Brisbane Auxiliary Bishop Tim Norton SVD has been appointed the third Bishop of Broome. Photo: Giovanni Portelli.
Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brisbane, the Most Reverend Timothy Norton SVD, to be the third Bishop of Broome, Monday 14 October 2024.
Bishop Norton was born in Sydney in 1958 and initially trained as a physiotherapist, working in inner-city Darlinghurst wit...
Like Jesus, be patient with others, Archbishop Costelloe tells Synod members
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...
Diocesan Assembly: Delegates gather for first Assembly of the 21st century
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.
Listening in a synodal church involves non-defensive listening
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.
New guidelines recognise unique work of the Holy Spirit
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: God can and does work in all kinds of ways
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.
