Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Donald Sproxton with catechists at the Chapel of St Michael the Archangel in West Leederville. Photo: Supplied. Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton commissioned 49 new catechists and recognised others for beginning their journey of catechism on 11 October. More than 230 guests from some 35 parishes were present for the Mass celebrated by Bishop Sproxton at the Chape...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLIcDao99m8 Married couples celebrating landmark anniversaries have gathered for Marriage Day Mass on 27 October at St Mary’s Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton celebrated the Mass with concelebrants Cathedral Dean Fr Sean Fernandez, Assistant Priest Fr CJ Millen, Mgr Brian O’Loughlin, Fr Pierluigi Vajra CRS, and assisted by Deacon Trevor Lyra. The ...

Research and Project Development Manager at the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth Tony Giglia signing the agreement as the first witness on the signing of a partnership agreement between the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and the University of Notre Dame Australia. Photo: Amy Gibbs, UNDA. By Theresia Titus  These challenges are summarised under the 2016 Archdiocesan Plan priority area, Outreac...

Banksia Grove is some 27km north of Perth city and is one of the newest and fastest growing parishes of the Archdiocese. Inaugural priest Fr Vinh Dong unveiled two foundational stones personally blessed by Pope Francis on 1 February 2015. By Matthew Lau The areas of Hammond Park and Piara Waters have emerged as the major suburbs of interest in the topic of Archdiocesan Growth and Developm...

By Josh Low  “Without priests, the Church would not be able to live that fundamental obedience which is at the very heart of her existence and her mission in history, an obedience in response to the command of Christ: ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations’ (Mt 28:19)” – St Pope John Paul II in Apostolic Exhortation ‘Pastores Dabo Vobis’ Providing clergy in the Archdiocese of Per...

Dr Carmel Suart, Research Officer for the Strengthening and Revitalising Parishes committee, at the launch of the revised constitution for Parish Pastoral Councils at St Mary’s Cathedral on 31 July. Photo: Ron Tan. By Matthew Lau The objective outlined in the Strengthening and Revitalising Parishes priority area, identified in the Archdiocesan Plan 2016-2021, entails the need “to foster i...

From left: Archdiocese of Perth Chief Operations Officer Terry Wilson, Archdiocese of Perth Research and Project Development Manager Tony Giglia, WACMRO Office Manager Grace Kurniawan, and WACMRO Director Dcn Greg Lowe. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Theresia Titus Building bridges and growing in empathy for our fellow man is the aim behind WA Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office (WACMRO) Direct...

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Dominican Sister Margaret Scharf helps people to deepen their relationship with Jesus – to come to know who He is and who God is in their lives. Photo: Supplied. By Amanda Murthy “Our various Archdiocesan agencies were formed in response to people’s needs. Sometimes, Catholics are not aware that they have a need,” she said. “Just by creating the awaren...

Coordinator of the Archdiocesan Parish Renewal Implementation Group, Fr Nino Vinciguerra at a Joint Parish Retreat Day at Mount Lawley Parish on 10 March. Photo: Josh Low. By Matthew Lau “A member of the lay faithful can never remain in isolation from the community, but must live in a continual interaction with others … They are treasures that complement one another for the good of all” –...

The importance of effective communication in the Archdiocese of Perth, and the Church as a community, has never been more important than it is now, says Manager of Communications, Jamie O’Brien.