Over the weekend of 22–23 March 2025, 14 Indonesian-Australian Catholic couples gathered at the serene St Joseph’s Convent, Mary MacKillop Centre in South Perth for a powerful Worldwide Marriage Encounter retreat. The couples embraced the opportunity to deepen their love, strengthen their bond, and renew their relationship with God.
During Good Shepherd Sunday Mass, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reflected on the meaning of vocation and the courage it takes to say yes to God’s call. Speaking at St Mary’s Cathedral, he encouraged openness to vocations and highlighted the qualities of faith, love, and service, linking them to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, whose own journey began with a simple “yes” to God.
The Diocese of Geraldton has launched a significant conservation initiative in 2025, focusing on the restoration and preservation of two of its most cherished heritage sites.
Newly ordained Norbertine priest Fr John De Agnel Anthoni Samy O Praem will be a living sign of Christ among us as the one who gives everything for His peo-ple, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said.