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WALKING TOGETHER: Archbishop Tim’s Weekly Thoughts on Reflection from the Synod [Week 4]
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Monday 23 October, 2023
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As I begin writing this letter, I am sitting in Saint Peter’s Basilica waiting for the Mass for the Feast of St Luke to begin. I will have you all, and those who are dear to you, in my prayers during this Mass. But I will not finish the letter this morning - it will grow over the coming days.
The feast of...
Culture of Vocation brings Perth Archdiocese together
During this time, guests also had the opportunity to view the Vocations Office’s new Strategic Plan, prayer booklet, and other important materials.
First Chapel of St Therese of Lisieux celebrates centenary anniversary
The centenary Mass marked the anniversary of the first chapel in Australia to be dedicated to St Therese of Lisieux and part of the Convent for the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, now known as the Catholic Pastoral Centre.
Highgate Grotto blessed and re-dedicated after COVID delays
Restoration work on the stonework began when the structure’s stability was threatened by overgrown plants, causing the grotto to be cordoned off for safety while repairs were completed.
Traditional olive harvest brings MercyCare volunteers together
Among the volunteers were MercyCare staff, their families, local residents, and current clients from refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds.
Clergy gain further skills in data security
In today’s increasingly digital world, the threat of cyberattacks and data breaches is a growing concern, with potential financial and reputational consequences.
Fr Paul Fox celebrates 25 years of faith and zeal as a Priest
Ordained in 1998, Fr Paul has this month celebrated his 25th anniversary to the priesthood, following four years of study in Rome, having also built two Churches in the parish of Gingin-Chittering.
WALKING TOGETHER: Archbishop Tim’s Weekly Thoughts on Reflection from the Synod [Week 3]
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Friday 13 October, 2023
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As I write this third “Letter from Rome” on a warm Thursday afternoon, here in the Vatican we are approaching the end of our first full week of work in the Synod.
Last week, following the Opening Mass in Saint Peter’s Square, the Synod members began to explore the deeper understanding of synodality, t...
SPECIAL REPORT: Archdiocesan Assembly 2023-2024: Delegates commence formation: Called to journey together led by the spirit
Archbishop Costelloe led the first speech for the Formation Day for the Archdiocesan Assembly, drawing upon the experience of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia, and his role as President, in speaking about What is a Diocesan Assembly and the recommendations of a Diocesan Pastoral Council.
Morley parish excels in Safeguarding
Acting Safeguarding Director Barbara Blayney said the parish has worked hard to achieve an outstanding implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
