One in Christ, united in mission is the theme that Pope Leo XIV has chosen for World Mission Day that celebrates its centenary on Sunday 18 October 2026. The theme recognises that mission is not the work of individuals alone, but of an entire Church moving together in faith. It speaks to a unity that goes beyond agreement or belonging; an active, lived commitment to bringing God's love i...

Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Sharing in the journeys of the families we encounter is one of the most joyful...

Following the recent conclusion of national Scams Awareness Week (24 – 28 August), the St Vincent de Paul Society is urging Australians to remain vigilant as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence to impersonate trusted organisations and target people experiencing hardship. St Vincent de Paul Society National President Mark Gaetani said advances in AI were making scams more...

Caritas Australia is urging Australians to support communities devastated by catastrophic flooding in Nepal as local partner Caritas Nepal expands its emergency response to reach families who have lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones. As the scale of the disaster continues to emerge, hundreds of lives have been lost, thousands of people are still missing or unaccounted for, and there is w...

The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to renowned Yawuru Elder, leader and educator Dr Patrick Dodson, in recognition of his decades-long advocacy for Aboriginal people and profound contribution to reconciliation, justice and education. Widely known as the Father of Australian Reconciliation, Dr Dodson has dedicated his life to advancing justice an...

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po officially blesses the new St John of God Midland Private Hospital, Tuesday 25 August 2026. Photo: Supplied/SJOG. Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po has this week prayed the newly completed St John of God Midland Private Hospital would continue the healing mission of Jesus. Speaking Tuesday 25 August, Bishop Nelson blessed the new hospital following the tra...

Christian prayer has opened sittings in the Westminster tradition since 1558, and the Commonwealth Parliament has done so since 7 June 1901. Photo: Adobe Stock. Two members of the Western Australian Parliament have argued publicly for retaining the Lord's Prayer in parliamentary proceedings, lending weight to the case Perth Catholics have been putting since petitions on the question began c...

This year – staff from across the Archdiocese gathered Friday 7 August at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women— Carey Brown and Doris Zembonetti.

Professor Maria Harries’ remarkable career, spanning over four decades, has been marked by dedicated leadership in social work, child protection, governance, and the not-for-profit sector, particularly within Catholic social services.

The University of Notre Dame Australia recently welcomed students from Saint Louis University (SLU) in the United States for a two-week study visit exploring Australia’s healthcare and community service sectors.