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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2026 Mary MacKillop Oration invites Perth leaders to see that every person bears the image and likeness of God
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 call to priesthood experiencing encouraging upward trend
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...
A new beginning: Dom Anthony’s simple profession
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 ...
Reflections on faith: stories of witness from Perth’s Catholic leaders
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...
Perth seminarians called to be men of communion
Seminarians and clergy gathered for lunch with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Sunday 23 February at Cathedral House. Photo: Vocations Office.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week reinforced to seminarians from St Charles and Redemptoris Mater his message that with Christ as our focus, they are called to be men of communion and men who f...
Navigating the Soul’s Storms: Perth Locals explore the Ignatian Rules for the Discernment of Spirits
The Centre for Faith Enrichment was blessed to once again host Fr Robin Koning SJ who presented St Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment in a day event consisting of three consecutive sessions, being concluded by a guided experience of the Exa-men Prayer which helps with the day-to-day discernment of spirits.
New agency to enable a deeper faith and liturgical formation
A new agency has this week been announced to enable priests and parishes to be supported in worship in addition to the ongoing provision of initial and ongoing formation of people.
New guidelines renew path for initiating adults into the Catholic faith
Developed over an 18-month period, the new guidelines address common concerns and issues that have arisen in parishes.
Return to Scriptural Origins: BJ Hickey Scholarship Applications Open
To live according to the Bible, said Perth Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey, is to be aware that “we are living in an age of the Risen Lord, the age of the Holy Spirit.”
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.
