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.

By Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton A pope in the Middle Ages made this comment, I hope in exasperation, “The laity has always been the enemy of the clergy!” I hope it was in exasperation after a particularly difficult day, but I do remember laughing to myself when I heard it during one of our Church History lectures in the seminary. The general background to these words and attitudes wou...

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe blesses the Madonna dei Martiri and those on board to mark the Fishing Fleet’s 70th anniversary. Photo: Josh Low. By Matt Lau and Josh Low The seventh decade of the annual Blessing of the Fleet festivities saw thousands flock to Fremantle as the Blessed Mother was publicly honoured in the streets. The day began with a Mass celebrated completely in Italian b...

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has addressed the people of the Archdiocese of Perth in a pastoral letter in the immediate aftermath of the ACBC and CRA’s formal response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission. Photo: Ron Tan. By Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB Archbishop Costelloe addressed the Perth Catholic community shortly after the release of the Australian Catholic Bishop...

The Archdiocesan Plan 2016 – 2021 is now at the halfway mark By Jamie O’Brien September 10, 2015 will forever mark a pivotal moment for the Archdiocese of Perth. It was on this night, in front of a select audience, that Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB put forward his vision and priorities, after nearly three and a half years in the role as leader of the Perth Catholic community. It...

Fr Peter Porteous challenged those present to be imitators of St Luke at the school’s 30th anniversary in conjunction with St Luke’s feast day on 18 October. Photo: Amanda Murthy. By Amanda Murthy Students, parents, former and current staff united on 18 October to reflect on and celebrate 30 years of memories at St Luke’s Catholic Primary School. Among the distinguished guests present ...

From left: Former De Vialar College staff members Helen Candy, Lee Evans, and Keryn Zeeb. Photo: Supplied. By Theresia Titus Seton Catholic College has celebrated the 50th anniversary of its historic buildings on Monday 8 October. Built in 1968, the buildings were used for an all-girl school, De Vialar College, which was established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition (SJA) f...

Studying classical voice, Joshua Adams will complete his Honours (music) at the University of Western Australia at the end of 2018. Photo: Supplied. Joshua Adams of the Perth Archdiocese has won first place for achievements in unpublished and previously unperformed choral works. Mr Adams, principal cantor and a chorister at St Mary’s Cathedral, was announced as the recipient of the $1500 ...