Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last Friday welcomed the release of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation entitled Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love.

As outlined by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe in his comments on the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, at the heart of the document is the idea that, while the Church must not abandon or water down the ideals of Christian life, its role should be to accompany people on their faith journey, supporting and encouraging them while never condemning those who find it difficult to do so.

Western Australian family welfare expert Dr Maria Harries was one of 51 privileged people worldwide who were last year invited to observe the Synod on the Family as an auditor.

One of the most admired musical voices in Perth’s northern suburbs has been heard for the last time.

With mercy enshrined in its motto and mission, the Redemptorist Monastery could not be a more fitting location for the opening of a Holy Door during the Jubilee Year of Mercy.

A second seminar aimed at better understanding the plight of refugees will be held this month.

The new Murdoch Sleep Centre was last month opened at St John of God Murdoch Hospital to help provide diagnosis and treatment for people with sleep difficulties such as snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and insomnia.

Advent and Christmas mark the beginning of the new year in the Church’s calendar. This means that we embark on the next phase of our journey of faith in life. Another new year always raises questions as we look forward to what the year will bring.

Receiving a commendation in this year’s Western Australian Heritage Awards is a tribute to the staff and volunteers who have worked to ensure its success, says the Curator and Researcher of the Sisters of St John of God Heritage Centre Broome, Sister Pat Rhatigan.

St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School in Ocean Reef has been presented with an award for its leading role in looking after children’s mental health and well-being.