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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Government should reject Productivity Commission findings
Archbishop Costelloe said the commission did not appear to have sought constitutional legal advice despite submissions detailing the problems with abolishing Basic Religious Charities.
Archbishop Costelloe draws on his experience of listening and discernment at the Assembly
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.
Diocesan Assembly: Delegates gather for first Assembly of the 21st century
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...
Bishops welcome release of key Synod document
The Instrumentum laboris is not a magisterial document or a catechism, but a way to encourage prayer, dialogue, discernment and the “maturing of a consensus”, according to an explanatory paper.
Perth Archdiocesan Assembly: 7 days to go!
The liturgical display at the Archdiocesan Assembly Formation Day, Saturday 23 September 2023. Photo: Jamie O'Brien
There is just 7 days to go till the first Archdiocesan Assembly is held on Saturday 13 July.
And this weekend, the Perth Catholic community is being encouraged to dedicate this Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July to praying for the upcoming Archdiocesan Assembly.
Vicar General,...
Perth Archdiocesan Assembly: The Journey so far
The Perth Catholic community is being invited to dedicate the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July to prayer for the upcoming Archdiocesan Assembly.
“We become a sacrament of thepresence of Christ alive…”
In his homily for the 25th anniversary of Mary Mackillop Church and 35th anniversary of Ballajura Parish, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe spoke about our understanding of sacraments.
Upcoming Assembly to be a commitment to establishment of a Diocesan Pastoral Council
The Perth Catholic community is being invited to dedicate the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July to prayer for the upcoming Archdiocesan Assembly.
