Speaking at the 2026 Clergy Conference, held Tuesday 14 April to Thursday 16 April at Newman College Amphitheatre, Archbishop Costelloe headlined the conference with his speech entitled, ‘Do you love me?’. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. As Christian disciples, and therefore and in a particular way as ordained ministers in God‘s Church, we have to know about Jesus, about who He was ...

Bishop Nelson Po’s Coat of Arms and Motto. Image: Archdiocese of Perth. Bishop Nelson Po's Coat of Arms and Motto contain rich religious and personal symbolism that uniquely reflects both his life and vocational journeys. THE GALEROA green, low-crowned, wide-brimmed hat with cords and 12 green tassels (six on each side) indicates the rank of a Bishop. FILIPINO HERITAGEThe Coconut tree...

Bishop Nelson had a special mention for Perth Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey, who originally encouraged him to come to Perth in 2003. Photo: Samuel Chan/Archdiocese of Perth. “Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.” Psalm 1: 1-6 The plan of God never ceases to amaze me, always with love, care and mercy. When the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo, rang me i...

New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po sat down with Jamie O’Brien, Office of Communications Manager and Editor of The Record, to discuss his upcoming new chapter as the Seventh Auxiliary Bishop of Perth. https://youtu.be/h7O3R3KTIq8

Sandhurst Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, new Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po and Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo on the occasion of Bishop Po’s Episcopal Ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral, Thursday 16 April 2026. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. By Jamie O’Brien and Phil Bayne New Perth Auxiliary Bis...

Members of Fr Nelson’s family from the Philippines, as well as bishops, dignitaries, parishioners and friends from across the Archdiocese and Australia will be in attendance for the historical event. Photo: Phil Bayne. Anticipation is building as the Perth Archdiocese prepares to welcome its newest Bishop with the first Episcopal Ordination in more than 20 years. Tonight, Thursday 16 Apr...

Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral will this month host the first Episcopal Ordination since February 2002. Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po will be ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 16 April at 7pm. Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po will be ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth at St Mary’s Cathedral ...

By Bishop-elect, Nelson Po Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Each year the celebration of Easter invites us to proclaim again the great truth at the heart of our faith: Christ is risen. In the resurrection of Jesus, the darkness of Good Friday gives way to the light of hope. Yet we know that for many people today, hope can sometimes feel distant. Bishop-Elect Po is congratulated ...