CHANGE TEXT SIZE
The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2016 VOCATIONS WEEK: From a refugee boat to Bayswater: Fr Minh Thuy reflects on 25 years of service
On the 25th anniversary of his ordination, Father Minh-Thuy Nguyen has finally found the answer to being a successful priest – don’t try to do everything.
Loyal Willetton Parishioner Ted O’Callaghan turns 100
A Mass to honour the 100th birthday of Willetton parishioner and regular Mass attendee Ted O’Callaghan was celebrated last month in an event that showed just how treasured Mr Callaghan is within his community.
Irene McCormack Catholic College honours former Principal with new multi-purpose facility
Butler’s Irene McCormack Catholic College looked back on its early history last month, with the opening of a sports and performing arts facility – the Paul Rafter Centre – named in honour of its foundation Principal.
Australian Bishops Launch Year of Youth to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of World Youth Day 2008
The 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney changed the landscape of youth ministry nationally, the Australian Catholic Bishops have said as they launched the 2017 Year of Youth.
PERMANENT DEACONS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY: A decade on, willingness to serve remains ever present in Deacons Greg Lowe and Aaron Peters
In 2006, 14 men were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Perth. A decade on, the Deacons talk to The eRecord about how their work as Deacons has inspired them
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY: Leave a Mark, Pope Francis tells Young Australians at World Youth Day Vigil
More than 3,000 young people from across Australia and half of the Australian Catholic bishops joined Pope Francis for a prayer vigil at Campus Misericordiae, Kraków on Saturday, 30 July as part of World Youth Day 2016.
SPECIAL REPORT – WYD 2016 – Youth encouraged to be bold, courageous and to fearlessly live their faith
“World Youth Day begins today and continues tomorrow, in your homes, since that is where Jesus wants to meet you from now on.” With these words Pope Francis addressed more than 1.5 million young people at the closing World Youth Day Mass, held at Krakow’s Campus Misericordiae, on 31 July.
Sandy finds strength to support others
St John of God Murdoch Hospital volunteer caregiver and cancer survivor, Sandy Sampson, is on a mission to dispel the myth that lung cancer is only a smoker’s disease.
PERMANENT DEACONS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY: A decade on, diaconal role continues to inspire in different settings
In 2006, 14 men were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Perth.
Fr Irdi and Fr Baumgarten clock up two years as priests
Perth priests, Father Christian Irdi and Father Mark Baumgarten, have this week reflected on the highs and lows of their journey to the priesthood on the second anniversary of their ordination.
