A visual, musical and scripture-based reflection modelled on a 19th-century English ceremony will be presented on Tuesday, 2 December at St Thomas the Apostle parish in Claremont in preparation for Advent and Christmas.

THE BICENTENARY Mass celebrating the birth of Perth’s second Bishop, Martin Griver, was held on Tuesday, 11 November 2014 at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth.

Parish priests and their representatives, agency directors and generous contributors attended a Liturgical Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary’s Cathedral last week on Tuesday, 4 November.

“Maintain a fixed gaze on Jesus Christ. Pause in contemplation and in adoration of His face. Let Christ be your light.”

“A callow youth” who, at the tender age of 12 years, had allowed himself to be “persuaded by Launcelot John Goody to come and help him found St Charles’ Provincial Seminary,” is how Archbishop Timothy described Fr Pat Cunningham’s journey towards priesthood.

A new St Vincent de Paul Society store in Applecross opened its doors for trading on 20 October 2014.

The Holy Father has sent a message to Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia, who will chair the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the 20 Countries (G-20) scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 November in Brisbane.

More than 100 “older and wiser” parishioners gathered at Infant Jesus Parish Morley this week to celebrate Seniors Week.

Year 5 students at Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School in High Wycombe not only raised more than $3,000 for an orphanage in the Philippines, but also designed, organised and facilitated the entire fundraising process.

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s bold vision to improve the quality of life for people experiencing chronic pain in the community through education and research has taken a step forward with the launch of a nation-wide search for a medical specialist to chair this initiative.