The Zimbabwean Catholic Choir performs at the Welcome Mass for the Migrant Jubilee Cross at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 18 April 2026. Photo: Andrea Bernardino/Archdiocese of Perth. Even just one of these children (Matthew 18:10) is the theme of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees that will be celebrated on Sunday 27 September. This year's theme draws attention to children a...

The historical significance of Ireland and the Sisters of Mercy was celebrated at Mercy College in Koondoola recently as the College community gathered to commemorate 180 years since the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia and the blessing and opening of two new facilities – the Dublin technologies building and Comfort Café school cafeteria. Girrawheen Parish Priest and Mer...

A new initiative has been launched designed to support Year 10 to Year 12 students with disability and their families as they prepare for life after graduation. Lead by Personal Advocacy Service, Belonging Beyond School works in collaboration with Catholic Youth Ministry, Catholic Family and Justice Support Services, Identitywa and Catholic Education Western Australia. Belonging Beyond S...

More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia came together recently for the Nagle Education Alliance of Australia Student Conference. Photo: Supplied/Iona Presentation College. More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia gathered at Iona Presentation College in Mosman Park recently for three days of faith, leadersh...

Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Sharing in the journeys of the families we encounter is one of the most joyful...

The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to renowned Yawuru Elder, leader and educator Dr Patrick Dodson, in recognition of his decades-long advocacy for Aboriginal people and profound contribution to reconciliation, justice and education. Widely known as the Father of Australian Reconciliation, Dr Dodson has dedicated his life to advancing justice an...

Reg Firth, with wife Janny, will be remembered for his faith, humour and the work that continues. Photo: Supplied. The Perth Archdiocesan Catholic community has lost one of its best-known lay leaders with the passing of Reg Firth, who founded the Perth branch of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community and served as its senior coordinator from 1993. Reg was also instrumental in the establi...

Professor Maria Harries’ remarkable career, spanning over four decades, has been marked by dedicated leadership in social work, child protection, governance, and the not-for-profit sector, particularly within Catholic social services.

On 14 June, members of the Polish community came together to celebrate a Mass in honour of Monsignor Witold Dzieciol.

Merriden Parish Priest Fr Phillip Perreau, Woodvale Parish Priest Fr Stan Bendowski, Auxiliary Bishop Dson Sproxton, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Fr Andrew Bowron, Central Wheatbelt MP Lachlan Hunter and parishioners Heather Giles and John Jeffreys. Photo: Em Louise Photography. "We are called to be faithful disciples of Jesus, not in some imagined golden age, but in the reality of our...