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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
VOCATIONS SUNDAY: It is so important to take time and find out, says St Charles Seminary Rector
Priesthood is, as in other vocations, a beautiful and sublime gift from God and the Church; it is certainly challenging at times but deeply rewarding and fulfilling, says St Charles Seminary Rector, Fr Francis Nguyen, speaking on the occasion of Vocations Sunday.
ORDINATION SPECIAL REPORT: Jason and Errol engineering their journey to the priesthood
For Perth Deacons Jason Yeap and Errol Lobo, their Ordination to the Priesthood this Friday 19 April, just days before Vocation Sunday, will see them finally hand in their hard hats for clerical collars as they embark on a different kind of construction—building spiritual connections as the newest priests in the Archdiocese of Perth. By Joseph Younes.
The Cross becomes a source of life for us, Archbishop Costelloe tells City Beach parishioners on 50th anniversary of Holy Spirit Church
Because the death of Jesus was the final act of love in a life lived in love, explained Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Holy Spirit Church, City Beach Parish, the Cross, rather than being a source of scandal or a place of defeat, becomes a source of life for us. By Jamie O’Brien.
ACRATH Members Reunite to Address Modern Slavery at Three-Day Gathering
Those present for the conference also listened to leaders of modern slavery prevention including New South Wales Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Transition Branch Assistant Secretary Cary Duffy.
Perth youth ‘Hype’ up for Christ
Young teens from around Perth had the opportunity to come together in Christ for this night of energy, fun and connection, held at the Treeby Community and Sports Centre.
Archbishop Costelloe challenges faithful to contemplate what they are willing to offer God in return for Christs sacrifice
Speaking at Palm Sunday, 24 March, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said that God’s ultimate act of love was manifested in the gift of Jesus Christ, who willingly sacrificed His life for humanity.
Archbishop Costelloe urges priests and clergy to bring alive the presence of God among the faithful
The Christian community is called to be a community of prayer, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has said, speaking at the annual 2024 Chrism Mass.
“A community in other words which knows, and embraces the fundamental truth that our faith, before it is about anything else, is about our relationship with God and, as a consequence of this, our relationship with our brothers and sisters in the faith.”
EASTER 2024: Resurrection holds the key to what it really means to be truly and fully human, truly and fully alive, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking at the 2024 Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Mass, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe explained that without God, our inner restlessness will grow.
“That restlessness can only be masked by the distractions and busy-ness of our lives for a time.
“Eventually we will need to find God, or perhaps it is better to say to let ourselves be found by God, if we are looking for peace of mind and heart,” he said.
Three days of one continuous liturgy: Holy Thursday and Good Friday
In commencing the start of the Easter Triddum, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton highlighted that the first brings us to the room where Jesus gathered his disciples with Mary for a Passover meal.
Day of the Unborn Child: Perth gathers to remember and mourn the unborn
The death of a baby, said Pregnancy Assistance Person-in-Charge Lisette Jas, at any stage of pregnancy can be a very sad, distressing, and overwhelming time.
