The Archdiocese of Perth has last weekend gained the service of six men to the order of Priesthood during a monumental celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral. More than 1300 people gathered for the priestly ordination of Fr Joseph Laundy, Fr Kenneth Acosta Garcia, Fr Konrad Gagatek, Fr Patricio Carrera Morales, Fr Mariusz Grzech and Fr Tung Vu. By Jamie O’Brien.

Living out the call of being a visible sign of God’s presence in the world was the message Bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders had for newly ordained Deacon John Bosco last week. Deacon Bosco was ordained to the Diaconate by Bishop Saunders at St Benedict’s Church, Applecross, on 10 November. His ordination to the office of Deacon will now take him to the remote parts of the Kimberley in far north Western Australia, where he will join some 15 clergy members in the Diocese of Broome. The Mass, celebrated by the Bishop of Broome, was concelebrated by St Charles Seminary Rector Father Philip Fleay and priests from across the Archdiocese of Perth. By Josh Low.

Bishop Sproxton with Ellenbrook Parish Priest Fr Bonaventure Echeta, St Helena’s Primary School Principal Lina Bertolini and students James McGowan, Therese Topliss, Bertie Turrell-Knight and Eloise Ham. Photo: Ron Tan. The outstanding support and positive participation in LifeLink Day has seen St Helena’s Catholic Primary School Ellenbrook and Mercy College Koondoola being named as the reci...

Six Deacons will this Friday 17 November, be ordained to the Priesthood to become ministers of Christ’s message to the world. Deacons Tung Vu and Konrad Gagatek spoke to The eRecord about their vocations and their desire to be true examples of God’s word. By Natashya Fernandez.

Mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Basilica before the 69th annual procession through Fremantle’s fishing boat harbour. By Michael Soh.

NATIONAL – Notre Dame to acquire iconic building in Fremantle’s West End
The University of Notre Dame Australia has this week announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the iconic Customs House in Fremantle’s West End. The property comprises of three separate buildings, with a total floor area of 8,000 square metres and street frontage on Packenham, Phillimore and Henry Streets. The agreement is expected to be finalised by the end of November.

Some 1600 people gathered last weekend on 12 November to see renowned Indian Catholic music band, Rexband at the Perth Convention Centre. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was also present for the night which saw music, dance and worship along with testimonies by various members of the band. By Josh Low

Parishioners from Canning Vale Parish St Emilie’s Catholic Church on 14 October took to the streets to pay homage to Our Lady. By Natashya Fernandez.

The Federal government’s recent decision to deny welfare and other support to refugees receiving medical treatment in Australia has drawn criticism from Australian Catholic Bishops.

Fondly known by her bush name, Jindibirri (Willie Wagtail) for her sprightly character, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (ACM) Pastoral Care worker Sister Frances Wilson RNDM was last month farewelled after 27 years of service. As an advocate for education and the development of the new mission in Gibb River in the Kimberley, Sr Frances worked across a variety of communities, including with the Aboriginal peoples of the Kimberley, at Mazenod and St Brigid’s Colleges Perth, and most recently with ACM in Perth.

In an interview with The eRecord, Sr Frances reminisced about the past 27 years, speaking about her life in the Kimberley, her work as the Aboriginal Liaison Officer at Mazenod College, as mentor to Aboriginal students at St Brigid’s College and as Pastoral Care worker with the ACM team, saying that even though she’s on the doorstep of turning 80 in 2018, she will keep going for as long as she can. By Natashya Fernandez.