Accredited theologian Fr Anthony Gittins held a professional learning opportunity in Perth on 16 and 17 May. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau An internationally experienced missionary priest has imparted his knowledge to catechists and principals from across the Archdiocese of Perth with the aim of helping them in their field to educating others. Father Anthony Gittins last week ...

Evening Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, on 20 May, concluded the three-day Pan Australian CCC Forum. Photo: Ron Tan. By Matthew Lau Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week used the Pan Australian Catholic Chinese Community Forum to celebrate the feast of Pentecost and to discuss the Plenary Council. The sixth tri-annual Pan Australian CCC Forum was held in Perth last weekend, con...

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe anoints the altar with Chrism oil. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau The unique combination of two solemn celebrations – the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and the consecration of the new Attadale Parish Church – have last weekend come to fruition for the Archdiocese of Perth. The Attadale Catholic community gathered in unity for the initiation a...

Meeting rooms, offices, and study spaces are all part of Notre Dame’s new area. Photo: Supplied. A vibrant student recreation and meeting hub was opened in March this year at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus. The new zone for study or leisure comes complete with an alfresco courtyard, a funky lounge and hammock space, and state-of-the-art study rooms. The U...

In the pipeline for Maggie Box is to write a play on the life of Mary McKillop, after the success of her Caroline Chisholm Wonder Woman production. Photo: Matthew Lau. Community theatre enthusiast and missionary worker Maggie Box will soon launch a program to help combat the issue of bullying in schools across Perth. Mrs Box is instigating a project – named Surprise – with the aim of ...

Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey has last weekend encouraged Perth Catholics to purchase artwork by a local abstract artist to raise proceeds for his charities. Margaret Fane displayed her works of art for sale at the Victoria Park Parish hall after each weekend Mass from 12 to 20 May. The retired Archbishop of Perth celebrated the 9.30am Mass at St Joachim’s Church, Victoria Park Parish...

St John of God Health Care is currently in the planning process to build a standalone, state of the art, private hospital near the current St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals, discusses our CEO and Director of Nursing Paul Dyer. Photo: Supplied. St John of God Health Care is currently in the planning process to build a standalone, state of the art, private hospital near t...

Church leaders from across WA discuss the upcoming 2020 Plenary Council on 7 April. Parishes and agencies of the Perth Catholic community are being invited to send a representative to the diocesan launch being held on 26 May. Photo: Supplied. By Jamie O’Brien Parishes, agencies and religious congregations of the Perth Catholic community are being invited to send a representative to the di...

Texas music missionary Steve Angrisano lead a praise and worship session at Servite College during an Ignite Live event on 11 May. He also gave a talk, incorporated with music focusing on the theme of the Holy Spirit. Photo: Ignite Youth. By Amanda Murthy Ignite Live Perth once again proved to be the chosen avenue for more than 100 youth, who last Friday 11 May gathered at Servite College...

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe anoints the altar with Chrism oil. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau The unique combination of two solemn celebrations – the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and the consecration of the new Attadale Parish Church – have last weekend come to fruition for the Archdiocese of Perth. The Attadale Catholic community gathered in unity for the initiation a...