The ancient Order will this month celebrate 40 years since its establishment in Australia, with a national conference in Perth, Western Australia.

Over the Mother’s Day weekend, Catholic Mission hosted its second annual Mother’s Day Afternoon Concert at St Columba’s Church, South Perth. Titled Mother of Hope, the moving program featured sacred instrumental and choral works spanning five centuries, performed by violinist Paul Wright, soprano Em-ma Spadaccini, a string quartet, and a six-voice ensemble.

Bunbury local and ACU doctoral candidate Lachlan Green reflects on his recent experience in Rome, where he joined a SACRU workshop exploring vulnerability and trust in healthcare. Held during the Jubilee of the Sick, the event offered powerful insights into compassionate care and human dignity.

The Catholic Institute of Western Australia was born out of the vision of WA’s bishops, who saw the urgent need for a centre of theological and pastoral excellence that could support the burgeoning Catholic education sector.

On 19 April, the Catholic community of Kalgoorlie gathered at St John Vianney Church in Kambalda for a deeply symbolic Easter Vigil, marking the climax of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Presided over by Fr Errol Lobo — who was also celebrating the first anniversary of his priesthood — the liturgy centred on the Resurrection of Christ.

St Jude’s Church joyfully celebrated Easter with heartfelt liturgies, reflections, and community prayer. Led by Fr Terry Raj, parishioners marked Christ’s resurrection with hope and peace in this Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope.

“He gazes on each one of us tonight – he looks deeply into our eyes and searches our hearts – and with love and hope he says to each of us, ‘Come, follow me, walk in my footsteps, do not be afraid, for I have called you by your name – you are mine.’” This was the message of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to the people of the Archdiocese of Perth across the first major liturgies of Holy Week 2025.

In part two of his three-part series about Pope Francis, Dr Marco Ceccarelli says that throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis identified the obstacles which prevent Christians from announcing the gospel: relativism, secularisation and de-Christianisation.

Photo: Lucy Harris. The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community performed their annual Passion Play on Good Friday 18 April at Holy Spirit Primary School oval in City Beach. The play has been held annually on Good Friday and in Fremantle on Holy Saturday for the past thirty years. It was first presented in 1995, written by Gabrielle Streat (nee Stone).  Friday's presentation was attende...

Is God Calling You? Are you wondering about your purpose in life? Thinking about the priesthood? Want to learn more about seminary life and meet men on the journey to ordained ministry? "Men aged 18+ years seeking an insight into seminary life and formation for the priesthood are invited to attend this 'Come & See' Open Day at St Charles Seminary on Sunday 18 May 2025," said F...