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SPECIAL REPORT: WA Bishops launch new Mandate for Catholic Education; focus on fidelity to the Gospel

Launching the new Bishops Mandate for Catholic Education Western Australia on Thursday 10 September at The Westin were Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, third from left, CEWA Executive Director, Annette Morey, fourth from left and Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, former CEWA Executive Director Wayne Bull, CEWA Commission Chair Tim Shannahan, Broome Bishop Tim Norton, Bunbury Bishop G...
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Launching the new Bishops Mandate for Catholic Education Western Australia on Thursday 10 September at The Westin were Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, third from left, CEWA Executive Director, Annette Morey, fourth from left and Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, former CEWA Executive Director Wayne Bull, CEWA Commission Chair Tim Shannahan, Broome Bishop Tim Norton, Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej and Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

New children’s storybook promotes child safety and healthy relationships

Shadow Minister for Child Protection, the Hon Nick Goiran, author Andrea Musulin, and the Hon Michelle Hofmann MLC at the launch of “The Secret Tom Didn’t Keep”. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Against the backdrop of National Child Protection Week (6 -12 September), a new children's storybook designed to help young children recognise healthy relationships, respect personal boundari...
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Eucharistic Celebration with Church Personnel – Homily of The Most Rev Bishop Don Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth

In his homily for the 2026 Agencies Mass, Friday 7 August, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton encouraged staff from across the Archdiocesan agencies, offices and organiations, to remember that we are participating in the church’s mission.

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Marriage is a sacred covenant to be celebrated Bishop Don tells married couples

Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Sharing in the journeys of the families we encounter is one of the most joyful...
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Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

CSSWA honours Carey Brown and Doris Zambonetti, 41 years of service between them

This year – staff from across the Archdiocese gathered Friday 7 August at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women— Carey Brown and Doris Zembonetti.

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Merredin Parish called to hope beyond the golden era at centenary Mass

Merriden Parish Priest Fr Phillip Perreau, Woodvale Parish Priest Fr Stan Bendowski, Auxiliary Bishop Dson Sproxton, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Fr Andrew Bowron, Central Wheatbelt MP Lachlan Hunter and parishioners Heather Giles and John Jeffreys. Photo: Em Louise Photography. "We are called to be faithful disciples of Jesus, not in some imagined golden age, but in the reality of our...
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Merriden Parish Priest Fr Phillip Perreau, Woodvale Parish Priest Fr Stan Bendowski, Auxiliary Bishop Dson Sproxton, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Fr Andrew Bowron, Central Wheatbelt MP Lachlan Hunter and parishioners Heather Giles and John Jeffreys. Photo: Em Louise Photography.

You are a sign of God’s care for His people, Bishop Sproxton tells staff and volunteers

You are a sign of God's care for His people Bishop Don told the congregation at the 2026 Eucharistic Celebration with Church Personnel on Friday 7 August at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. All of you, in one way or another, are touching the suffering of others, the needs of others, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has told the personnel and volunteers of the ...
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Joining Bishop Don in the Mass were concelebrants Very Rev Fr Minh-Thuy Nguyen, Vicar for Clergy and Fr Francis Nguyen, St Charles’ Seminary Rector, as well as Deacon Greg Lowe. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Archdiocese welcomes Australian Ambassador to the Holy See

Bishop Don Sproxton, Ambassador Keith Pitt, Bishop Nelson Po and Archdiocese Chancellor and Executive Director, Daniel Lynch. Photo: Michelle Tan/Archdiocese of Perth. Perth Auxiliary Bishops Don Sproxton and Nelson Po have last week welcomed Australia’s Ambassador to the Holy See, The Hon Keith Pitt, who was in Perth to deliver a lecture at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantl...
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Bishop Don Sproxton, Ambassador Keith Pitt, Bishop Nelson Po and Archdiocese Chancellor and Executive Director, Daniel Lynch. Photo: Michelle Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.

New Floreat-Wembley parish priest called to sow the Gospel

Fr Arulraj leads the Mass at St Cecilia’s Church in Floreat. Photo: Eric Odong. The Parish of Floreat-Wembley has welcomed Fr Arulraj Mulaguri Chinniah as its new parish priest, with his installation Mass on 12 July highlighting both the importance of pastoral leadership and the mission entrusted to every Christian to proclaim the Gospel. Presiding over the Mass, Auxiliary Bishop Don Spr...
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Bishop Don encouraged the parish community to walk alongside Fr Arulraj, recognising that the mission of the Church belongs to the whole community of faith. Photo: Eric Odong.

Spirit of the Arts Festival celebrates the talents and achievements of our young people

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged young artists of the Archdiocese to experience the joy of working together and performing together as they share expressions of themselves, their world, and Jesus with their audiences. Students from Iona Presentation College, Mosman Park perform at the Opening Mass for Catholic Education’s Spirit of the Arts Festival. Photo: Eric Odong. ...
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Students from Iona Presentation College, Mosman Park perform at the Opening Mass for Catholic Education’s Spirit of the Arts Festival. Photo: Eric Odong.

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