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Archdiocesan Vocations Office enters digital age through new website

A website featuring an array of informative categories and eye-catching videos is the new Archdiocesan Vocations Office’s latest addition to a program aimed at promoting the beauty of priesthood and the fulfilment that comes with answering God’s call to this ministry.

Bouncing umpiring, professional career in right direction

AFL rookie umpire Nathan Williamson is unique for a number of reasons. Not only is Nathan the only official as part of The University of Notre Dame Australia’s thriving Elite Athlete Friendly program, but he’s also keen to share his love of umpiring to inspire those around him.

Nathan Williamson, part of Notre Dame’s Elite Athlete Friendly program, is in the AFL’s Rookie Field Umpires list for season 2016. Photo: Supplied

THE WORK OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH SPECIAL FEATURE Walking in their footsteps: 170 years of mercy commemorated through pilgrimage

To celebrate the work of Women in the Church, The eRecord will throughout the month of May publish a number of articles in each edition – often referred to as the month dedicated to the Virgin Mary – highlighting the active role and witness that a number of women and organisations from across the Archdiocese of Perth provide in spreading the Gospel.

On Saturday, 9 April 2016, a large crowd of Sisters of Mercy and their colleagues undertook a pilgrimage in Perth to celebrate the historic arrival of the Sisters of Mercy 170 years ago. Photo: Supplied

Theme of mercy in the limelight at Catholic Youth Festival, Veritas 2016

Given the overwhelming success of the Veritas Youth Festival in 2015, there were high hopes for another positive outcome for the festival this year.

Young people surround Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at the Veritas Youth Festival 2016. Archbishop Costelloe facilitated a discussion forum with more than 180 young people on some of the more relevant and pressing issues of our times. Photo: CYM

“Lord, teach us to pray”

When I was a young boy I somehow came to understand that our Catholic faith is ultimately about relationships.

Family and Marriage – what does it mean in 2016?

It should come as no surprise that it was Pope Francis who said, in his letter for the 8th World Meeting of Families in 2015, that the mission of the Christian family, today as yesterday, is that of proclaiming to the world, by the power of the Sacrament of Marriage, the love of God.

For Australia, marriage and family carry very diverse meanings among the many groups and cultures. While the two institutions have historically been linked, it is obvious from recent statistics that their connection is becoming increasingly complex. Photo: Supplied

Catholic conversion is both a journey and a family affair, says Willetton parishioner

Conversion to another faith is something people come to on different pathways and inspired by different reasons: it might be a life-changing experience that has turned their eyes towards God, or a family connection that has set them on a journey of discovery and learning.

Catechumens and Candidates with their sponsors and the rest of the RCIA team at the Baptism

Breakthrough reproductive medicine makes a comeback in Perth

Fertility specialist and founder of FertilityCare and NaProTechnology (Natural Procreative Technology) in Perth, Dr Amanda Lamont, opened a new practice at the beginning of this year – much to the delight of couples experiencing sub-fertility problems.

Dr Amanda Lamont sees the establishment of her new practice in City Beach as another step in her personal vocation. Dr Lamont originally set up FertilityCare at St John of God Hospital Subiaco, in 2002, with the intention of helping people reach full procreative health. Photo: Marco Ceccarelli

IDENTITYWA – FORGING FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS

While getting through each day can be a challenge for families affected by disability, the support of Identitywa gives them the breathing space needed to picture the future.