By Olivia Bunter Dr Nathan Leber does not seem to mind keeping a busy schedule as he currently balances a part-time study load with his new role as Justice Educator at Caritas Australia. Dipping his toes in every pond, Nathan has garnered skills as a musician, lectured in university halls, and has also taken the role of a deputy principal in his stride before embracing his new role at Cari...

Parish Pastoral Councils who wish to explore the Archdiocesan pastoral innovation of Parish Hubs have been gearing up to participate in the Archdiocesan Plan’s May gatherings set to take place on 18 and 25 May.

By Jamie O’Brien St Mary’s Cathedral brought people of various faiths together with government and political leaders in prayer solidarity with the Sri Lankan community which was in mourning after the terrorist attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday. The Governor, the Hon Kim Beazley, expressed his appreciation to the Cathedral for the gathering. Mass for the special occasion was ce...

By Matthew Lau St Mary’s Cathedral Perth held a special concert last Sunday, garnering proceeds for Notre Dame Paris as an act of solidarity for its French cathedral counterpart. A sublime evening showcase of glorious chant, Renaissance polyphony, and organ music echoed through St Mary’s on 28 April with a performance titled Resurrexit. More than 120 people attended the benefit concert in ...

“No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends.” (Jn 15:13) Holy Week and Anzac Day were acknowledged at Mercy College last month, connecting Jesus Christ with Oceania’s heroes. This combined whole College liturgy remembered Jesus’ life and mission, whilst acting as a reminder of the parallel sacrifice of the courageous men and women who suffered and died for our na...

Artists are invited to submit an entry to the 2020 Mandorla Art Award to be considered for $42,000 in prize money, including the $25,000 acquisitive award. With the 20th award to take place in Perth next year, the Mandorla Art Award is open to all Australian artists over 18 working in any media. The Mandorla Art Award employs a thematic Christian inspiration that changes with each exhibitio...

By Eric Martin Perth clergy have this week come together to compete in recreational games of tennis, 10-pin bowling, and golf. The annual Clergy Rec Day, on Monday 29 April, was organised by clergy support committee, CleRec West, and was attended by more than 30 priests across the three sports. The day concluded with a shared evening meal at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre, which include...

More than 100 years on from the birth of the Gallipoli legend, Mercy Place Lathlain memorialised the Anzac heroes and other ex-servicemen and women on Anzac Day, Thursday 25 April. May Uphill, one of several residents whose loved ones served their country during World War II, was one of many to remember those who served and lost their lives at a small commemorative ceremony at Mercy Place La...

Holy Week and Easter was celebrated last week at Cloverdale Parish with a key focus on youth.

The question asked of parishioners at St Mary’s Cathedral on Good Friday focused attention on our personal response to God’s love in our lives; what led the people of Jesus’ time to crucify a man who shared a message of peace, healing and relationship with God the Father?