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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
REFLECTION: Pope Francis’ 2025 Lenten Message: A Call to Journey Together in Hope
In his 2025 message for Lent, Pope Francis emphasised the continuous call to conversion—turning back to God and embracing a life that reflects our faith’s ideals.
Grace essential for true fulfilment, says Perth theologian
If we see grace as an “optional extra” in human life, then religion can seem un-necessary in a self-sufficient secular world. But if human nature is intrinsically oriented toward God, then grace is essential for true fulfillment, according to Scarborough Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi.
Catholic schools see largest twelve-month growth in 10 years
Catholic Education WA continues to urge the incoming State Government to provide equitable funding for those families who choose a faith-based education.
‘Giving Back’ a core value for women’s group founder
Godly Women with Faith (GWWF) was founded in 2019 to bring Jesus and Mary to as many people as possible. Founder Kathleen Highfield speaks about her journey with journalist Joseph Younes.
Caritas Australia calls us to Unite Against Poverty for Project Compassion 2025
Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2025, its Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal. Annually, 1,700 schools and 1,200 parishes across Australia take part, with Caritas Australia calling on the community to Unite Against Poverty for Project Compassion this year.
Safeguarding commended in the Archdiocese of Perth
Fieldwork during the audit period included visits to 27 parishes, seven agencies, three chaplaincies and three communities of the Archdiocese, in addition to interviews with diocesan leaders and key personnel.
Perth seminarians called to be men of communion
Seminarians and clergy gathered for lunch with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Sunday 23 February at Cathedral House. Photo: Vocations Office.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week reinforced to seminarians from St Charles and Redemptoris Mater his message that with Christ as our focus, they are called to be men of communion and men who f...
Peter Prendiville awarded Honorary Doctor of Letters
As the Archbishop of Perth’s nominee on the Board of Trustees, Mr Prendiville has been fundamental in maintaining a strong relationship with the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion launches The Long Walk for Water
Each year, 1,700 schools and 1,200 parishes across Australia take part through school and parish events that remain at the heart of Project Compassion.
Exciting new chapter for Catholic education in Leederville
Catholic education in Leederville is about to enter an exciting new phase with Aranmore Catholic Primary School and Aranmore Catholic College to be amalgamated from the beginning of 2026.
