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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Prayer is the means of us growing close to God, says Bishop Sproxton
This year, the liturgy included a special quadrennial commissioning ceremony, acknowledging those who have achieved important milestones in their formation and service as catechists.
Jesus walks with us to new beginning, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking on the occasion of the annual Mass for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton said it is our hope is that this Mass would be the most significant prayer for all our people and the great sign that Jesus walks with us into a new beginning that is opening up for Aboriginal and Torres Strait people and every other Australian in our land.
Perth Catholics encouraged to engage with First Nations people at local Social Justice Statement launch
Facilitated by Justice, Ecology and Development Office Director Carol Mitchell, the Perth Launch opened to an emotive vision of ‘You’re the Voice’ at the Newman Siena Centre in Doubleview, with a Welcome to Country provided by New Norcia born Benedictine Sr Veronica Willaway OSB.
Forgiveness and unity in Marriage reflects God’s enduring love for us
More than 180 married couples and families gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 10 August for the annual Marriage Day Mass. The Mass reinforces that marriage is a journey worth celebrating and a commitment worth preserving.
Huge crowd gathers for Australian WYD gathering in Lisbon
Continuing a tradition from previous World Youth Days, an Australian gathering was held on Tuesday to celebrate the pilgrims’ faith and their homeland.
LIFELINK DAY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS: Jesus is united with those who are not able to care for themselves, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking via videolink for the 2023 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week told some 450 teachers, students and principals from Perth Primary Schools that Jesus is united with those people who for one reason or another who are not able to care for themselves.
Tradition of volunteering continues: Bishop Sproxton gives thanks for ‘those who worked hard with the little that they had’
Speaking at the National Volunteers Week Thanksgiving Mass, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton retold how when he was in primary school at Bayswater and Bedford, schools depended on the parents, firstly, to build the school by self-help and then, continue to develop the amenities needed for a more complete education of their children.
Tradition of volunteering continues: Bishop Sproxton gives thanks for ‘those who worked hard with the little that they had’
Speaking at the National Volunteers Week Thanksgiving Mass, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton retold how when he was in primary school at Bayswater and Bedford, schools depended on the parents, firstly, to build the school by self-help and then, continue to develop the amenities needed for a more complete education of their children.
Bishop Don Sproxton 2023 Easter Message: Easter a time to hope in the Lord
The celebration of Easter touches something very deep in most human beings, both those who are not especially religious and those who are. It is the hope that joy is more enduring than sorrow, that love is stronger than hatred, and that life is more powerful than death.
Word of God the basis of the spirituality for the members of Focolare, says Bishop Sproxton
The Gospels have been left to us so that the first disciples’ experiences of Jesus Christ would be heard by people throughout the centuries that followed, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton during a meeting with members of the Focolare Movement. Photo: Ron Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton last month met with members of the Focolare movement during their annual ...
