Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton DD commissioned some 130 fresh acolytes at St Mary’s Cathedral on 9 November. Photo: Ron Tan. By Matthew Lau Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton has conferred the highest of the minor orders on some 130 dedicated men at last Friday’s Mass for the Institution of Acolytes. In his homily for the biannual Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on 9 November, Bishop Sprox...

As part of the liturgical celebration, guests were also given the privilege of listening to music performed by the African choir of Nollamara Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Photo: Ron Tan. By Jamie O’Brien “By placing God exactly where he belongs in our lives as individuals, as families and as Christian communities, we will find our hearts expanded, our eyes opened and our fears and ...

https://youtu.be/wfMI8r3Iae0 By Amanda Murthy Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ. Emulating the words of Saint John Paul II, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB delivered this message at the Youth Ambassador Commissioning Mass held at the St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 11 November. Archbishop Costelloe was joined by several priests including Fr Elias Kilzi from the Perth Mel...

Fr Pitzen’s casket is ushered into the St Mary’s Cathedral by his loved ones. Photo: Josh Low. By Amanda Murthy  The people of God are made sharers in their particular way in the priestly, prophetic and kingly office of Christ, and have their own part to play in the mission of the whole Christian people in the Church and in the world – Catechism of the Catholic Church 897. “Father ...

Deacon Chris de Sousa’s ordination was held at his home parish of St Jerome’s in Spearwood on 3 November 2018. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord” – Romans 12:11. A packed Spearwood Parish of St Jerome witnessed their brother in Christ take another giant leap in his formation journey to serve the Lord. Auxi...

Fr Paul Pitzen passed away on 20 October, after having served as a priest for 51 years. Photo: Sourced. By Amanda Murthy There is no doubt Father Paul Pitzen will be remembered as a pillar of strength for the Emmanuel Centre and the wider Perth community, for all his extraordinary works in championing the rights of the people, especially in the areas of disability. Born on 22 November ...

Malcolm sharing his experience on homelessness. Photo: Theresia Titus. By Theresia Titus The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ACBC) has called for Australians to consider those who are at risk of homelessness and housing insecurity in their 2018-19 Social Justice Statement on 6 September at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Parramatta NSW. Titled “A Place to Call Home: Making a home...

Photo: Paula Trevor. Merriments were had at Mater Dei College’s 25th anniversary reunion for past staff, students, and community members at the College’s Treetop Café on Saturday 3 November. Current Principal Annette Morey welcomed former Principal Clem Mulcahy and Foundation Principal Bernie Boss to the bash. Photo: Paula Trevor. Photo: Paula Trevor. Phot...

Mercy Place Mandurah residents Maisie Kilgallon, Beth Vine and Edith Edwards during morning tea. Photo: Supplied. Residents at Mercy Place, Mandurah participated in a morning poppy-making event at Lakelands Library to produce dozens of handcrafted poppies on 15 October. The poppies made will be sent overseas to the Somme Battlefields in France and placed at the graves and memorials to com...

YOY Project Officer Adeline Bock (fourth from right) said CYM is expecting some 60 ambassadors at the Commissioning Mass this Sunday 11 November. Photo: Amanda Murthy. More than 60 youth ambassadors will this weekend Sunday 11 November be officially commissioned by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) Year of Youth Project Office...