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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Major milestone as work begins on St Marcellin Catholic College site
The new College will serve an area which is expected to see its population grow by 46 per cent between 2021 and 2031.
Dual anniversaries unite Ballajura parish community
Ballajura Parish has marked 2024 with the dual anniversaries of the Parish and Church, celebrating with the blessing and unveiling of a new grotto of the Holy Family, a bush dance, a Mass with Archbishop Costelloe and a dinner with some 200 hundred guests.
Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit
The Mass has a history of use in Diocese of Broome for over 50 years and is celebrated in multiple local languages.
St Charles Seminary Enquiry Day blessed with full attendance
The day saw Rector Fr Francis Nguyen and Vice-Rector Fr Joseph Laundy and the St Charles seminarians hosting their guests starting with Holy Hour and Mass before a delicious brunch was served and enjoyed at the seminary’s communal dining area, accompanied by conversations and laughter.
Perth’s ‘Piano Priest’ releases new album
The Little Ones, explained Armadale Parish Priest Fr Mark Baumgarten, is in many ways a continuation of his first album, Now and Not Yet, which was released in 2022.
Polish Catholic community celebrate 50 years of faith, community and culture
In an interview with The Record, Maylands Polish Community Parish Priest, Fr Tomasz Bujakowski, spoke about the arrival of Polish migrants in Perth following World War II.
Kimberley Church opens arms to brothers and sisters from Timor Leste
The East Timorese group has moved to Broome in the West Kimberley as part of the Pacific Area Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
OBITUARY: ‘Life source’ of Yangebup Parish goes home to God
A special moment for Sr Emmanuel (alongside Sisters Maria and Immaculata, and brother Fr Gaetano) as they meet Saint Pope John Paul II. Photo: Supplied.
By Matthew Lau and Jamie O’Brien
Perth Presentation Sister Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM will be remembered for as a kind and caring soul, following her passing to eternal life on 7 December 2023.
Born Josephine Crocetti in 1938 and the youn...
Right to Life WA Founder remembered for passion for the gift of life
The first President and founder of the Right to Life Association Peter O’Meara will be remembered for his passion for the gift of life.
Faith leaders unite to target modern slavery in Australia with new app
The app is an educational tool for faith leaders, clergy and their staff to help identify modern slavery and safeguard their communities.
