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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic Youth Assembly launches with enthusiasm at St Mary’s Cathedral
The Catholic Youth Assembly marks a significant step towards increased youth involvement in the Church, with a vision to create a dynamic and representative Catholic Youth Council.
Identitywa “big in vision” says Archbishop Costelloe, at opening of new homes
The state-of-the-art design of the new Identitywa homes has been built focussed on the needs of people with disability, including one for participants who require high physical support and two for those who require homes with improved liveability.
2025 BJ Hickey Scholarship: Knowing Christ through Sacred Scripture
The reception saw nine Scripture-related scholarships awarded to recipients on the day, with another three awarded in absentia.
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.
Personal Advocacy Service launches new website
The new platform is designed to reflect the agency’s growth and enhance accessibility for the community.
Archbishop Emeritus Hickey’s legacy recognised at Gala for Life 2025
Founded by Perth woman Bridget Pretty in 2015 with the aim of raising funds and awareness for pregnancy help centres around Australia, this year’s event was aimed, explained Mrs Pretty, at bringing into focus the work of Pregnancy Assistance 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.
Youth need to be reminded of the unique place that Jesus should hold in their lives, says CYM Director
“The Feast of Christ the King stands as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of Christ’s love – and our youth and young adults of today need this more than ever,” Mr Phillips said.
Perth Vocations retreat supports journey of discernment and brotherhood
Over the course of the weekend, seven men were immersed in the life of the Seminary community, joining the seminarians in prayer, shared meals, and listening to a few speakers who explored a plurality of different ideas.
We are called to imitate the model of servanthood of Jesus, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking on the occasion of Aboriginal Sunday at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sunday 20 October, Bishop Sproxton highlighted that Jesus does not use words alone to teach.
“He shows us how to be servants and He offers us the power or grace for us to have a change of heart,” he said.
