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Grzegorz readies himself for Ordination to the Diaconate

Redemptorist Mater seminarian Grzegorz Rapcewicz has spent 10 years discerning his vocation and is now set to be ordained to the Diaconate, en route to priesthood, on 12 August at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Redemptorist Mater seminarian Grzegorz Rapcewicz will be Ordained to the Diaconate, en route to priesthood, on 12 August at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Matthew Lau.

‘Heal Country!’ core to NAIDOC Week 2021 theme

NAIDOC Week is this year themed “Heal Country!”, which calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites, and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. Aboriginal Sunday Mass will be held at Embleton Parish at 11am on 12 July.

Plenary members participate in a formative session, called to be inclusive in manner and outcomes

As the delayed first Assembly of the 2021 Plenary Council of Australia draws near this October, the called and chosen members from the Archdiocese of Perth have convened to build rapport and discern on their journey towards a pivotal time in the Church of Australia.

New Wanneroo Parish Priest marks second coming of the Servites

New Wanneroo Parish Priest Fr Peter Porteous signs the official declaration during his installation Mass, flanked by Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, right, and Assistant Priest Fr Leonard Guiang OSM, left. Photo: Jamie O’Brien. Wanneroo Parish has recently welcomed new Parish Priest Fr Peter Porteous OSM. Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton visited the Parish on Sunday 20 June to ce...

Making Jesus Real

Making Jesus Real is not a program nor an alternative to our RE units (this is a common misconception), it is meant to accompany the teaching of RE:
MJR is a Christian way of life and easily complements our RE units.

Graphics from Making Jesus Real book. Photo: Supplied.

Aussie Bishops name three priorities for work of Bishops Conference

Formation, becoming more missionary and fostering collegiality have been identified as the top three priorities by Australia’s Catholic bishops.

Catholic-Anglican joint venture allows homeless and vulnerable to dine with dignity

Grace Anglican Church started a drop-in café at the church, offering lunch to the homeless and vulnerable every Monday and Friday from 10am to 2pm.

Volunteers ‘enormous contribution’ acknowledged on feast of Ascension

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton has last Sunday acknowledged the enormous contribution of volunteers across the Archdiocese of Perth, including the efforts of his own father.

WA Bishops convene in Perth, celebrate Mass at Cathedral as one vine

The Bishops of Western Australia have this month gathered in Perth for the annual Australian Catholic Bishops’ plenary assembly via teleconference because of travel restrictions.