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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic Churches serves as fabulous venues for Fremantle Chamber Orchestra performances
Saint Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle and the Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth have last month served as venues for two Fremantle Chamber Orchestra concerts, held for the first time since the easing of coronavirus-led restrictions.
The Record takes home best enewsletter, best website at ARPA awards
The Record, which is produced by the Archdiocesan Communications Office, was this year awarded Gold in the Best Website (The Record) and Best eNewsletter (The eRecord) categories, as well as Silver for Best Design Magazine (The Record Magazine), and Bronze for Best Original Illustration (The Record Magazine).
Operation Sunshine beams hope for WA foster kids
A group of Year 12 Children, Family and Community (CFC) Mercedes College students have last month proudly presented backpacks to a representative of Operation Sunshine Western Australia (OSWA).
2020 LIFELINK CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Allow the Lord to mould our hearts, says Archbishop Costelloe
The story of the Good Samaritan took centre stage at a special liturgical service for Parish Priests and representatives in advance of the official launch of the Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal for LifeLink 2020.
Canning Vale Parish welcomes new parish priest
The role of Parish Priests in supporting Perth Catholics in becoming Saints, with all their gifts and limitations, was the key message delivered by the Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at the installation Mass of the new Parish Priest for Canning Vale Parish, Father Jean-Noël Antoine Marie.
The leaning tower of Guildford restored
The vast rusty bulk of the old water tower at St Charles’ Seminary, with its heavy timber beams and flaking steel, seems more like something found in an English, Victorian era industrial town rather than the green, overgrown banks of the Swan.
Masses held despite normal Blessing of the Fishing Fleet festivities cancellations
The Italian Catholic community has this month gathered for an unusually lacklustre Blessing of the Fishing Fleet Festival because of COVID-19 social distancing measures.
‘Take a Walk with a Yamatji Man’ tells the story of closure and acceptance
When Reg Carnamah, Badimia Yamatji Man of the Murchison Region, took the challenge to use his skills and personal story and struggles to paint the Stations of the Cross during coronavirus-led restrictions period, the results were not only fourteen paintings, but also acceptance of his past.
Newly appointed Italian Consul connects with Perth Archbishop
The recently installed Perth Consul of Italy Nicolò Costantini met with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on Thursday 17 September at the Office of the Archbishop to discuss issues that affect the local Catholic and Italian communities.
Bishop Sproxton zeroes in on mental health in a pandemic world
Attendees joined Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton at Newman Siena Centre on Thursday 15 October for a Twilight Retreat inspired by the Social Justice Statement 2020-21: To live life to the full, Mental Health in Australia Today.
