I was born and grew up in a faithful Catholic family and had the enormous benefit of a good Catholic education.

Volunteers play a major role in the success of the Festival, as they connect, inspire and guide the youth who attend, contributing their own time and efforts behind the scenes leading up to the event.

“With God, all things are possible. The fact that we have been so blessed by God especially in our marriage, to be able to overcome all the obstacles we have together, to be healthy, happy and most importantly to be alive to celebrate 60 years together is a testament of God’s grace and love shown to us.”

During the Sisters of Life’s visit to Perth and Sydney in May 2019, Sr Antoniana Maria SV, Sr Mary Grace SV, Sr Zelie Maria Louis SV, and Sr Jeanne Marie SV sat down with Archdiocese of Perth Communications Officer Matthew Lau to explain “Why they believe in God.”

With the commencement of the second phase of the Plenary Council process this month – Listening and Discernment, it is important to understand what discernment means.

“The atrocious and senseless killing of Christians and tourists in Sri Lankan is still on my mind. These acts of terror were uncivilised, in fact, barbaric, perpetrated on the most sacred day of Easter.”

The Somascan community of Australia have last month celebrated the historic priestly ordination of Australia’s first Somascan, Christopher John Maria de Sousa.

Twenty-nineteen marks some significant milestones for artist and iconographer Michael Galovic – 30 years in Australia, 50 years as an iconographer and in November he will celebrate his 70th birthday.
The milestones have rendered him renowned for creating works of sacred art that are artistically and spiritually challenging.

The long awaited Religious Freedom Review, chaired by Philip Ruddock, was released at the close of last year and its findings and recommendations are being welcomed by the majority of Australian religious leaders and communities, including the Catholic Church.

Looking back over some 60 years, Emeritus Archbishop Barry James Hickey has nothing but fond memories and formative experiences to reflect on as a priest, including as Bishop of Geraldton and later Archbishop of Perth. The Emeritus Archbishop shared some of the most formative experiences of his vocation, highlighting memorable moments in an exclusive interview with The Record.