An anti-slavery project was launched at St Mary’s Cathedral last Saturday 11 February and will run until the end of the year, which will include a review of procurement policies and practises as well as faith formation and social education sessions.

Hailing originally from Saigon, South Vietnam, Fr Minh Thuy is the middle child of five children to Nghiem Nguyen and Tuoi Nguyen (nee Nguyen).

With some 32 years’ experience across the Archdiocese of Perth, the Thornlie Parish Priest has last week been appointed the new Episcopal Vicar for Clergy.

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has last week Tuesday 7 February 2023 celebrated a milestone 70th birthday.

Bishop Sproxton was elected by Pope John Paul II to the episcopacy in December 2001 and ordained a bishop on 21 February 2002 at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Facing the distressing situation in Syria and Turkey, Catholic Mission is taking action to support missionaries who are providing vital emergency support and pastoral care in this time of suffering.

The collaboration is focused on some of the families the Society knows are struggling with household expenses.

Speaking on the occasion of the 2023 Beginning of the Year Mass for Catholic Education, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton told of the work of St John Bosco, highlighting that those present are called to help children of all abilities and backgrounds, to embark on the pathway of education, on the pathway to personal growth, to be equipped to take their place creatively in society.

The annual 33rd Flame Ministries Congress, held 26 to 29 January at Mater Christi Community Centre, Yangebup, focused on the theme “Heart of Worship”, and included in-depth day teachings and workshops, evening rallies, and was this year directed towards the younger generation.

Approximately 30 per cent of eligible Year 12 students in Catholic schools achieved an ATAR above 90, with thirty-eight students obtaining an ATAR of 99+. Five students received Exhibitions.

The relics of three saints were fixed into the altar at the new Church of St John Paul II Banksia Grove, which was dedicated and opened by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Thursday 26 January in the presence of some 1000 people. By Jamie O’Brien.

The annual competition aims to engage high school students in world affairs through debating mock Security Council resolutions from the position of an assigned country.