In commencing the start of the Easter Triddum, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton highlighted that the first brings us to the room where Jesus gathered his disciples with Mary for a Passover meal.

The Rite of Election 2024 Mass, held at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth is part of an ancient Catholic tradition where the catechumens and candidates are prepared to be received fully into the Catholic Church.

This marks the first time such recognition has been bestowed upon an Australian organisation (since the awards began in 2005), highlighting the Archdiocese’s strong commitment to safeguarding.

Organised by the Vocations Office and Committee, the event forms part of the Archdiocese’s commitment to supporting the wellbeing of seminarians through initiatives that foster connections with the Catholic and wider community and support their personal and social development.

Banksia Grove parishioners have recently celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of St John Paul II Church with the blessing and opening of a new presbytery, several statues and a rose garden.

Some 10 priests celebrated anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and 60 years in 2023. They were honoured during the annual priests and clergy Mass on 29 November.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week thanked outgoing Vicar General, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG who retires at the end of March, after more than 10 years in the role.

Episcopal Vicar, Education and Faith Formation the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn has been announced the new Vicar General, commencing at the end of March.

Archbishop Costelloe blesses the scrolls for new principals and teachers during the 2024 CEWA Commissioning Mass, Monday 29 January at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Ron Tan. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week encouraged Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd (CEWA) staff from across the Archdiocese to approach their roles with enthusiasm, integrity and joy. Archbishop C...

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB greets newly solemnly professed Sr Marie Chrissie OCD, Saturday 20 January at the Carmelite Monastery Nedlands. Photo: Michelle Tan. By Jamie O’Brien and Joshua Low. The Discalced Carmelite Community at Nedlands have recently celebrated the solemn profession Sr Marie Chrissie OCD of the Holy Trinity. Celebrating the occasion on Saturday 20 Januar...

Archbishop Costelloe delivered the opening address for the Congress on Friday 13 January, highlighting the importance of Mary’s selfless submission. Photo: Supplied. ‘Rejoice!’ was the theme of Flame Ministries International’s [FMI] 34th annual Congress, which was presented at John XXIII College from 13 to 15 January. Mt Lawley Parish Priest Fr Tim Deeter was the keynote speaker for t...