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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishop Holohan shares his joy as shepherd of Bunbury
As the longest serving Bishop in Australia, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan has last week highlighted that he has been inspired by the priests, especially those ministering in more distant and isolated parishes, and also grateful for their welcome. Pope Francis has officially accepted his resignation as the fourth Bishop of Bunbury, announcing Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has Apostolic Administrator.
Notre Dame students shine at Indigenous Nationals
Led by co-captains Aaron Haji Ali and Destiny Peris, the UNDA team embraced the spirit of unity and cultural significance by imprinting their handprints onto a Kangaroo skin, symbolising their deep connection to the land and their shared aspirations.
Perth youth to come together ahead of World Youth Day
Youth from across the diocese attending World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal, will next weekend be commissioned by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
Mundaring parishioners called to be a priestly people on 90th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church
Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, Mundaring Parish, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB explained that a priestly people will be a group of people who are prepared and willing and doing their very best to offer themselves for the sake of others.
“We’re all called to do that,” Archbishop Costelloe said.
95 candles for matriarch with a huge heart
When it comes to reminiscing about her long life, the matriarch is never short of tales to tell given she has lived in many different countries during her nine decades and has learned to speak numerous languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Hindi.
Legally Blonde musical cast form life-long friendships
Mercy College’s recent production of Legally Blonde not only entertained but also inspired viewers with themes of self-belief, resilience, and breaking stereotypes, it also raised money for LifeLink.
The Record Magazine Issue 40 (June 2023)
Issue 40 of The Record Magazine features the new statue of Our Lady of Migrants from Ballajura's Mary McKillop Church. Photo: Jamie O'Brien. Artwork: Michelle Tan.
Welcome to Issue 40 of The Record Magazine.
On our front cover, we feature the new statue of Our Lady of Ballajura, Comforter of Migrants which was recently blessed by Archbishop Costelloe. In blessing the statue, every Christ...
Life simply too precious to be destroyed by abortion, says Archbishop Costelloe
In a media statement released this week, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe highlighted that the government’s intention to introduce legislation to make access to abortion easier, while reportedly based on a consultation process which indicated broad public support for such a move, will be distressing for many people.
To be a Christian is to live as a disciple, in a relationship of fidelity, commitment and love with Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week Saturday 17 June, ordained Perth boy and Somascan Deacon Sheldon Burke CRS, emphasising that only God can make sense of our weakness and our foolishness and through them bring strength and wisdom to people’s lives.
St John of God Subiaco Hospital expansion approved by WA Planning Commission
St John of God Health Care Group CEO Bryan Pyne said the redevelopment would build on the hospital’s proud 125-year legacy of delivering quality, patient-centred care.
