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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Huge crowd gathers for Australian WYD gathering in Lisbon
Continuing a tradition from previous World Youth Days, an Australian gathering was held on Tuesday to celebrate the pilgrims’ faith and their homeland.
Venice Carnavale the theme for Personal Advocacy Service Community Celebration
The fine weather matched the happy faces on Sunday 2 July as 160 volunteers and people with intellectual disabilities gathered at Aquinas College for the PAS Annual Community Celebration.
Jesus challenges our normal way of thinking, Archbishop Costelloe tells Archdiocesan staff
Jesus challenges our normal way of thinking, Archbishop Costelloe tells Archdiocesan staff
Archbishop Costelloe commissions Perth and Bunbury World Youth Day pilgrims
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has reminded some 200 delegates from Perth and Bunbury who are travelling to World Youth in Portugal, not to fall into the trap of creating the Jesus that suits us.
35 years of contributions celebrated at Archives and Information Governance Office
This year, Deacon Patrick and Sue announced their retirement from the Archives Advisory Board, and without a doubt, their contribution sparked reminisces of milestone moments, of the duality of challenges and achievements that comes with the passing of eras, of precious professional and personal friendships.
New resources aim to empower Parish Pastoral Council members
Parish Renewal Co-ordinator Fr Nino Vinciguerra explained that the Parish Renewal team, with the support of Bishop Sproxton, has given much attention to the formation of Parish Pastoral Councils as leaders in the parish community.
New education and training initiative address unique needs and challenges
In launching the initiative, Centacare CEO Lee-Anne Phillips highlighted the program’s significance and expressed her gratitude to the partners, stakeholders, and supporters who had contributed to its conception.
LIFELINK DAY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS: Jesus is united with those who are not able to care for themselves, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking via videolink for the 2023 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week told some 450 teachers, students and principals from Perth Primary Schools that Jesus is united with those people who for one reason or another who are not able to care for themselves.
Tradition of volunteering continues: Bishop Sproxton gives thanks for ‘those who worked hard with the little that they had’
Speaking at the National Volunteers Week Thanksgiving Mass, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton retold how when he was in primary school at Bayswater and Bedford, schools depended on the parents, firstly, to build the school by self-help and then, continue to develop the amenities needed for a more complete education of their children.
Agency Support for Safeguarding
Under the stewardship of Director, Donella Brown, the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry has been proactive in ensuring Safeguarding is embedded within the work of the Agency.
