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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: Life of Don Bosco to become focus at Perth parishes
Perth parishes are set to become host to the relics of one of the world’s most revered saints.
Among the revered sites to host the statue are St Mary’s Cathedral Perth, Kelmscott Parish Good Shepherd Church, Fremantle Parish St Patrick’s Basilica, Lockridge Parish Good Shepherd Church, and Banksia Grove Parish John Paul II Church.
St John Bosco Relics to tour Perth
At the heart of these celebrations is a nationwide tour of the relics of St John Bosco, the 19th-century priest renowned for his commitment to the education and empowerment of underprivileged youth.
Mary MacKillop inspires students in LifeLink Day initiative
As part of Archbishop Costelloe’s 2023 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools initiative, students were invited to create a collage that visually expressed their learning and educational experience resulting from LifeLink Day.
Palmyra parishioners reminded to keep faith alive for future generations at 100th anniversary
Established in 1923 by then Perth Bishop Matthew Gibney, the parish of Palmyra has last month celebrated its 100th anniversary, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB encouraging parishioners to pray in remembrance and guidance for all those in the parish during the past 100 years who have strived to be faithful with mercy and compassion. By Jamie O’Brien.
Jesus challenges our normal way of thinking, Archbishop Costelloe tells Archdiocesan staff
Jesus challenges our normal way of thinking, Archbishop Costelloe tells Archdiocesan staff
SPECIAL REPORT: Pope Francis chooses Archbishop Costelloe for key Synod of Bishops role
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has been appointed one of the Synod’s president-delegates, who take turns presiding over Synod sessions on behalf of the Holy Father.
Bishop Holohan shares his joy as shepherd of Bunbury
As the longest serving Bishop in Australia, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan has last week highlighted that he has been inspired by the priests, especially those ministering in more distant and isolated parishes, and also grateful for their welcome. Pope Francis has officially accepted his resignation as the fourth Bishop of Bunbury, announcing Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has Apostolic Administrator.
Mundaring parishioners called to be a priestly people on 90th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church
Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, Mundaring Parish, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB explained that a priestly people will be a group of people who are prepared and willing and doing their very best to offer themselves for the sake of others.
“We’re all called to do that,” Archbishop Costelloe said.
Life simply too precious to be destroyed by abortion, says Archbishop Costelloe
In a media statement released this week, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe highlighted that the government’s intention to introduce legislation to make access to abortion easier, while reportedly based on a consultation process which indicated broad public support for such a move, will be distressing for many people.
