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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth celebrate Tết with special Thanksgiving Mass
The Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth celebrated the start of the Lunar New Year, or Tết, with a Thanksgiving Mass on January 28. Over a thousand parishioners, wearing colourful traditional attire, gathered at the Vietnamese Catholic Community Centre.
Parish Renewal form representatives on Pope Francis’ vision
Workshop participants were keen to consider their own parish communities in the light of the eight fundamental charisms of a Parish
Salesian youth camp a home away from home for many participants
From team-building exercises to outdoor adventures, the week was packed with opportunities for personal growth and connection.
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.
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.
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.
