Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Dominican Sister Margaret Scharf helps people to deepen their relationship with Jesus – to come to know who He is and who God is in their lives. Photo: Supplied. By Amanda Murthy “Our various Archdiocesan agencies were formed in response to people’s needs. Sometimes, Catholics are not aware that they have a need,” she said. “Just by creating the awaren...

Coordinator of the Archdiocesan Parish Renewal Implementation Group, Fr Nino Vinciguerra at a Joint Parish Retreat Day at Mount Lawley Parish on 10 March. Photo: Josh Low. By Matthew Lau “A member of the lay faithful can never remain in isolation from the community, but must live in a continual interaction with others … They are treasures that complement one another for the good of all” –...

The importance of effective communication in the Archdiocese of Perth, and the Church as a community, has never been more important than it is now, says Manager of Communications, Jamie O’Brien.

The Archdiocesan Plan 2016 – 2021 is now at the halfway mark By Jamie O’Brien September 10, 2015 will forever mark a pivotal moment for the Archdiocese of Perth. It was on this night, in front of a select audience, that Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB put forward his vision and priorities, after nearly three and a half years in the role as leader of the Perth Catholic community. It...

Some 70 people in total from the parishes of Mt Lawley, Highgate, Joondanna and the Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross were in attendance for the retreat day. Photo: Josh Low. By Josh Low In what has been described as ground breaking by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, four neighbouring parishes from the Archdiocese of Perth united for a Joint Parish Retreat Day to chart a co...

Bishop Sproxton stressed the importance of being a community constantly looking for ways to grow and be more effective witnesses to Christ. Photo: Josh Low. By Josh Low In what has been described as ground breaking by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, four neighbouring parishes from the Archdiocese of Perth united for a Joint Parish Retreat Day to chart a course into the future for their com...

Directors and representatives from 21 Catholic agencies in the Archdiocese gathered together to build networks, collaborate and find opportunities for partnerships at the Social Outreach Collaborative Meeting which took place on 27 October at the Newman Sienna Centre.
The meeting was a fresh opportunity for the directors to build new networks and opportunities for partnerships.
The event saw CEOs, Directors and representatives from each of the 21 agencies meet and greet each other, whether for the first time or through working together, and present a short video and presentation for six minutes of their story and the good works they do in the Archdiocese. Vicar for Social Outreach, Dr Terry Wilson, said that at the launch of the Archdiocesan Plan in 2015, Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe SDB recognised that many organisations and program existed but stated, ‘I want to strengthen these initiatives, encourage mutual collaboration and support, and also identify areas where the Church could contribute but is not as yet active’. By Natashya Fernandez.

Since the revamp and implementation of a new constitution and mandate for the Archdiocesan Plan: Support for Clergy; one year on, the implementation phase is well under way to support clergy life, Father Peter Bianchini tells The eRecord. By Natashya Fernandez.

A little more than one year on from the launch of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth’s plan aimed at bringing the community together, the task of strengthening and revitalising parishes with a sense of empowering passion is well underway, according to Father Nino Vinciguerra. By Natashya Fernandez.

A little more than one year on from the launch of what is the biggest renewal for the Archdiocese of Perth in many years, a stream of results are coming to the surface.