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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vietnamese Cursillo celebrates fruitful harvest
Speaking to members of the Cursillo movement in early January, Archbishop Costelloe described Mary’s faith journey as a progression from being “frightened” to “confused” to “totally committed” to God’s will, as demonstrated by her “Yes” to the angel.
First Nations Paramedicine scholarships offered at Notre Dame
The scholarships were made possible by Shaw and Partners, who generously do-nated $50,000 via the Shaw and Partners Foundation to SJWA for further educa-tion and First Aid training to boost community resilience and improve capacity to manage medical emergencies for First Nations people.
Student takes out major film award
A Notre Dame student’s work on the award-winning film Verge Collection has seen her named the top student film editor for 2024 at the Australian Screen Ed-itors’ annual Ellie Awards.
My relationship with Jesus must be the foundation of all I do,” says new Bunbury Bishop
In an exclusive interview for The Record, Bunbury Bishop-elect Fr George Kolodziej SDS speaks about his vocation, his homeland, challenges and his experience in the field of psychology.
SPECIAL REPORT: Christmas 2024: The way of Jesus, is not the way of power or control, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking at the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass and 11am Christmas Day, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe explained that the most fundamental of all Chris-tian teachings is that God should so love and esteem humanity that he becomes one of us in Jesus Christ – so as to reveal to us the very reason why God created us.
Archbishop Costelloe Launches Jubilee Year of Hope with Stirring Message of Faith and Mercy
On Sunday, 29 December 2024, the Catholic community of Perth gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral for the launch of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB urged the faithful to look to the Holy Family of Nazareth as a source of hope and inspiration in times of challenge.
Church welcomes appointment of new Bishop of Bunbury
Pope Francis has appointed Perth-based priest, Fr George Kolodziej SDS, to be the fifth Bishop of Bunbury.
Navigating the Soul’s Storms: Perth Locals explore the Ignatian Rules for the Discernment of Spirits
The Centre for Faith Enrichment was blessed to once again host Fr Robin Koning SJ who presented St Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment in a day event consisting of three consecutive sessions, being concluded by a guided experience of the Exa-men Prayer which helps with the day-to-day discernment of spirits.
Celebrating Eleanor Roderick’s 25 years of dedication as she retires from St John of God Health Care
Eleanor Roderick, Group Manager of Pastoral Services at St John of God Health Care retires after an extraordinary 25-year career.
BISHOP MICHAEL MORRISSEY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2024
After our waiting has ended and we gather for Christmas 2024, let us never tire of praying for peace in our heart and spirit, in our relationships and friendships in our communities and among nations. That peace that is eternally present among us in Jesus Christ. A Christmas message from Bishop Michael Morrissey.
