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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.
Norbertine’s Perth co-founder returns to God
Originally from County Cavan, Ireland, Fr Stephen was ordained at Holy Trinity Abbey, Kilnacrott, on 2 July 1955, before being invited four years later by then Archbishop Redmond Prendiville to work in the growing Archdiocese of Perth.
Mercy Week 2023 Celebrating Heritage, Values, and Community
Catherine McAuley, the visionary founder of the Sisters of Mercy, dedicated her life to serving the less fortunate, and her legacy of compassion lives on through the work of MercyCare.
Kimberley Calling: Volunteers needed
The Catholic Diocese of Broome is looking for people to support its ministry and outreach in Kalumburu and Kimberley Retreat (Warmun).
Life too precious to be destroyed this way: WA becomes the latest state to amend abortion legislation
Western Australia has become the latest state to expand its abortion laws, following the passing of the Acts Amendment (Abortion) Bill 1998 on 20 September.
Speaking in a statement published 20 June, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said that life is simply too precious to be destroyed in this way.
