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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
CIWA Marks 50 Years of faith-filled formation and education leadership
The Catholic Institute of Western Australia was born out of the vision of WA’s bishops, who saw the urgent need for a centre of theological and pastoral excellence that could support the burgeoning Catholic education sector.
Our world is in desperate need of the Gospel message, says Bishop Don Sproxton: 2025 Easter Message
By Bishop Don Sproxton
Bishop Don Sproxton blesses a child during the Mass for the Day of the Unborn Child, Saturday, 5 April at St Mary's Cathedral. Photo: Ron Tan.
As we come together to celebrate Easter, we are reminded of the central truth of our faith: Jesus Christ is risen! This moment, the Resurrection, is not simply an event of the past but a living reality that continues to tran...
Those who support and continue the mission of Pregnancy Assistance are Pilgrims of Hope, says Bishop Sproxton
As part of the Day of the Unborn Child Mass, those who attended were given a flower and invited to put it into baskets on the sanctuary to remember children who had died at birth through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or other causes.
Newly renovated Cottesloe Parish hall the new hub for community
Originally opened as a parish and school hall on 8 November 1925 by then Archbishop Patrick Clune, the building was said to have cost about £4000 pounds.
Chinese Catholic Community of Perth celebrates Lunar New Year
The Perth Catholic Chinese Community’s Lunar New Year celebration at St Pius X Catholic Church in Manning Parish on Sunday, February 2, beautifully show-cased the harmony of faith and culture, bringing together generations in a spirit of gratitude, hope, and joy.
Bishop Don Sproxton 2024 Christmas Message
2024 Christmas Message from Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
Whitford parish community marks 50 years of faith in the northern suburbs
Speaking to The Record, Whitford Parish Priest Fr Cyprian Shikokoti said celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary has been a good opportunity to reflect on God’s goodness in our lives, embrace the present with joy, and look forward to the future with renewed courage and hope.
Family centred approach to faith celebrates 50 years in WA
The movement originally commenced in WA at City Beach Parish, where founders Brian and Denise Mills hosted the first gatherings after their inspiring experience at the 1973 National Eucharistic Congress in Melbourne.
Archbishop’s 2024 Christmas Appeal for LifeLink: Send the message to our brothers and sisters, who are suffering, poor or disadvantaged that they are noticed
As Chair of LifeLink, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton said that the launch of the Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal provides the chance for us to be part of another act of recognition and solidarity with those most in need in our WA community.
We are called to imitate the model of servanthood of Jesus, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking on the occasion of Aboriginal Sunday at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sunday 20 October, Bishop Sproxton highlighted that Jesus does not use words alone to teach.
“He shows us how to be servants and He offers us the power or grace for us to have a change of heart,” he said.
