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.
Expressing his great admiration for catechists he said: “Their ministry is one of the great jewels of the Archdiocese.”
A schoolboy at the time of the Vietnam War, Bishop Sproxton noted that even then, he was questioning what he was seeing and asking – is there no other way than war and conflict?
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Archdiocese of Perth has on 13 July held an Archdiocesan Assembly. More than 100 delegates from parishes, agencies and offices across the Archdiocese gathered for the occasion, including nominated clergy, religious, and lay delegates.
Speech by Bishop Don Sproxton on the Feast of St Mary MacKillop 30th Anniversary of LifeLink and 25th Anniversary of LifeLink Day
Chisholm College have last week expressed their pride in the gift of a new Crozier for Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, the result of considerable planning, problem-solving, craftsmanship, fine joinery, attention to detail and good old-fashioned elbow grease.
Not only does this move reflect best practices in record-keeping, but it also demonstrates the Archdiocese’s commitment to embracing the recommendations of the Royal Commission.
To mark the 30th anniversary of LifeLink and 25th anniversary of the Archbishop’s LifeLink Day Initiative, a light show featuring large colourful images was displayed on the exterior of the front of St Mary’s Cathedral.
The visit to the parish gave Bishop Don the opportunity to meet with Parish Priest Fr Jeronimo Flamenco Castillo and the parish leadership team, ministry coordinators and parishioners, as well as St Peters Primary School Leadership Group, teachers and students.