No corner of the world has gone untouched by COVID-19 and it was the spiritual fallout of the virus, the result of Churches being closed and communal gatherings banned, that was the focus of the recent webinar – “Prayer and Liturgy in Isolation” – targetting what Catholics can do to keep their faith alive and vibrant at home.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians’ lives, including their worship, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will this weekend join with with Bishops from across Australia in entrusting the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day.

The two assemblies for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will now take place in October 2021 and April 2022, following the disruption of the original schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has encouraged Perth Catholics across the Archdiocese to bravely follow the Lord’s commandments and welcome the gifts of the Holy Spirit during the Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Young adults from across the globe have last Sunday virtually participated in the Sacramentum conference closing Mass with encouragement from celebrant Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton to embrace the love of Jesus, and use it to be an example to others.

Homelessness has become a far more apparent issue during COVID-19: the virus has amplified existing issues and vulnerabilities and Daydawn Advocacy Centre, the Catholic agency that advocates in the area of indigenous housing, reports that the pandemic has resulted in an upsurge in demand for their services, especially in the area of temporary accommodation.

Participants of the Sacramentumyoung adults online conference spent last weekend from 15 to 17 May deepening their faith, learning more about prayer, forming connections with one another, and getting their difficult questions answered as they delved into Jason Evert’s book, Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves.

More than 100 young adults are this weekend expected to virtually attend the Sacramentum conference, organised by Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (CYM). However, this time, from their homes, and at no cost.

Social distancing making the traditional classroom an operational hazard has been both an opportunity and a challenge for Archdiocesan agency, Centacare Employment and Training.

Based on reflections and a vision for the people of God, the late Saint John Paul II believed that true reverence for the gift of sexuality and challenged believers to live it in a way worthy of their great dignity as human persons.