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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Geraldton register may set national trend
GERALDTON will soon become the first diocese in Australia to use an accession register to record the details of items of historical significance, thanks largely to the work of Perth’s Fr Robert Cross.
With the help of computer programmer Monica Podesta, Fr Cross has developed a database of the diocese’s historical artefacts, similar to those used in Europe.
The pair have been working ...
Mongolian bishop touched by the generosity of young and old alike
Bishop Wenceslao Padilla of Mongolia visited Perth last week, thanking parishes and schools for their support of the work of Catholic Mission in his country.
Chisholm College celebrates 25 years
On September 12, Chisholm Catholic College celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding, combining the event with the blessing and opening of the new eLearning Centre.
Scripture scholarships in the offing
Reading and studying the Bible is a crucial part of the faith formation of Catholics, according to the founders of Perth’s Biblical Foundation, Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey and Dr Michelle Jones.
Professor Tracey Rowland to speak in Perth next Tuesday
Professor Tracey Rowland, Dean of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Melbourne, is heading west at the invitation of the Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture for its sixth speakers forum on October 1.
Humans the high point of creation: Archbishop
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB visited Catholic Agricultural College in Bindoon on September 17 for the annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’.
Gift of self accepted for Perth
Incense filled the small but dignified chapel of St Charles Seminary in Guildford on the evening of September 17 as the families and friends of five seminarians witnessed their admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders.
Renald Anthony, Grant Gorddard, Stephen Gorddard, CJ Millen and Simeon San moved another step closer towards ordination, a journey which will lead to ordination to the Diac...
Facing life as a priest, full of hopes
It is hard to believe that I am beginning my fourth year here in Rome, writes Mark Baumgarten in his reflection over his time in Rome and future.
Rare devotion available at Mercy CBD centre
For many Western Australians, their first encounter with the image of Our Lady of Lujan was in reports of a special Mass held in Rio during World Youth Day. This statue is very rare in Australia but Western Australian Catholics can visit one at the Mercy Heritage Centre in the CBD.
Walking WA’s very own Camino, one step at a time
The 135-kilometre walk to New Norcia is no push-over, but the blisters and tiredness were well worth it for 24 pilgrims of the Camino Salvado…
