Having visited the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem earlier this year, Bishop Don Sproxton reflects about the circumstances and concerns of life at the time when Jesus was born. Photo: Ron Tan. By Bishop Don Sproxton Auxiliary Bishop of Perth As this very busy year draws close to its end, I want to extend to the people of the Archdiocese my best wishes at Christmas and for the New Yea...

In releasing his 2017 Christmas Message, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said that God’s ways and call are not always easy, comfortable or welcome. Photo: Ron Tan. In releasing his 2017 Christmas Message, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said that God’s ways and call are not always easy, comfortable or welcome. The special Christmas message, which will be distributed ...

The newly ordained priests with from left, Mgr Michael Keating, Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG, Fr Joseph Laundy, Fr Konrad Gagatek, Very Rev Mgr Harry Entwistle PA, Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Bishop Don Sproxton, Fr Tung Vu, Fr Marisuz Grezch, Fr Patricio Carrera Morales, Fr Kenneth Acosta Garcia, Fr Michael Moore SM and Fr Phillip Fleay. Photo: Jamie O...

Homelessness is one of the many issues which Lifelink agency Daydawn responds to from its office in the Perth city centre. Photo: CNS/Barbara Walton, EPA. By Caroline Smith With homelessness on the increase in Western Australia, it is often difficult for people to find support services that can help them turn their lives around, but for Fremantle local Brenda, staff at Daydawn Advocacy C...

Animated characters appear in the movie “The Star.” Photo: CNS/Sony Pictures. By John Mulderig A holiday treat suitable for all but the tiniest, The Star (Sony) is a delightful animated version of the Christmas story told from the perspective of some of the animals present in the manger. Director Timothy Reckart and screenwriter Carlos Kotkin skilfully balance religious themes suc...

The money donated to Caritas will be used to assist refugee children in East Africa who have recently fled from the violence in South Sudan. Photo: Supplied. Students from Mercy College recently raised $500 as part of their Christian Service Learning (CSL) program to support young people from refugee backgrounds, in what was named the ‘Salem Project’. With the word ‘Salem’ meaning ‘we...

Emeritus Professor Michael Gillooly, Professor Doug Hodgson, The Honourable Justice Neville Owen, Professor Jane Power, Professor Joan Squelch and Professor Celia Hammond celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Notre Dame School of Law, Fremantle. Photo: Supplied. The University of Notre Dame Australia celebrated the 20th anniversary of its School of Law, Fremantle, with a Gala event on We...

An illuminated Hanukkah menorah in front of the Brandenburg gate in Berlin. Photo: CNS/Rainer Jensen, EPA By Caroline Smith Members of the Jewish and Christian communities in Perth came together recently to commemorate Kristallnacht, the so-called ‘Night of Broken Glass’ – the attack on Jewish communities in 1938, which for many signalled the beginning of the Holocaust in Europe. S...

St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford is set to gain a stronger online presence, recently launching a new website with a catchy design and updated, easy-to-access information. Image: Sourced. By Caroline Smith St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford is set to gain a stronger online presence, with the recent launch of a new website with a user-friendly design and updated easy-to-access informati...

By Josh Low In the lead-up to the nationwide launch of the Year of Youth this weekend on December 3, Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe SDB has called for local parishes and communities to be fully involved over the whole liturgical year. Archbishop Costelloe said the hope for the Year of Youth is to come together to walk and engage with more young people across all areas of the Church...