Twenty-four men left the routines of everyday life behind to gather for the event. Photo: Supplied. Creating space to reflect on your own personal story, what is happening in your lives, and where God may be calling you. That lay at the heart of the third menALIVE reCHARGE weekend held from 28–30 August. The historic town of New Norcia provided the perfect backdrop for the 24 men who lef...

The organisers were very encouraged to see more than 80 women attend the ‘Called to Be More’ event. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. More than 80 women came together on Saturday 15 August to participate in the inaugural Women’s Discernment Retreat Day - a day of prayer, reflection and conversation about vocation and God’s call in their lives. Called to Be More provided young Catho...

Archbishop Costelloe and Fr Vincent congratulate the 2026 B.J. Hickey Scholarship winners, along with CFE Director, Dr Marco Ceccarelli and CFE Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Laura Firth. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. At his inauguration Mass on 18 May 2025, Pope Leo XIV encouraged his listeners “Look to Christ! Come closer to him! Welcome his word that enlightens and conso...

We walk together, serve the archdiocese together, guided by the Holy Spirit whose voice and direction we constantly try to capture. Those words, in the spirit of synodality cultivated by Pope Francis and now Pope Leo XIV, are the foundations on which the Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) continues to develop, 50 years after its establishment in 1976. Delivering the homily at the annivers...

The growing momentum of the Catholic student movement at universities across Australia was demonstrated recently as more than 70 Catholic university students gathered in Sydney for the Australian Catholic Students Association's (ACSA) 2026 National Conference. The conference explored Catholic Social Teaching through the lens of Christ the King. Photo: ACSA/Giovanni Portelli Photography. ...

National Vocations Awareness Week (2 – 9 August), will provide a myriad of opportunities for prayer, fellowship and community. Image: Perth Vocations Office. The Perth Vocations Office is inviting Catholics across the Archdiocese to take part in National Vocations Awareness Week (2 – 9 August), with an expanded program of events designed to encourage people to explore the many ways God call...

Catholic social service leaders from across Western Australia gathered at the Duxton Hotel on Thursday 11 June for the 2026 St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Oration, where Catholic Social Services Australia CEO Dr Jerry Nockles delivered a stirring oration titled “Looking Through Difference to see Dignity.” A former Royal Australian Navy officer who served several postings in Western Australi...

The recent Open Day at St Charles Seminary attracted more than 40 participants Photo: Supplied. In recent years, the Perth Archdiocese has experienced an upswing in interest from young men considering a vocation to the priesthood. This encouraging trend continued this year with the recent Open Day at St Charles Seminary attracting more than 40 participants. Organised by the Perth Vocatio...

The following article was published in the Chimes Newsletter, produced by the Benedictine Community of New Norcia. On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Wednesday 25 March 2026, Dom Anthony made his Simple Profession of monastic vows before the community at New Norcia - a moment of quiet courage and deep significance for all who witnessed it. When a novice changes his mind several times ...

Inspirational reflections on faith, mission and service featured prominently at the recent Leadership Breakfast event hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross WA. Three women who hold prominent positions in the areas of mission, outreach and religious education captivated the large audience with their personal reflections on faith, vocation and service that revealed not only the diversit...