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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Annual Marriage Day Mass: Marriage the foundation of stable and healthy community, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking ahead of the upcoming annual Marriage Day Mass on Saturday 20 August, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton said that when a young couple plans for the Sacrament of Marriage, their hopes are that the love they have come to know in themselves and from their partner, will flourish and grow to greater heights and depths.
Mercedes Rocks the Chop with the Ponytail Project
On Friday 26 July, 36 Mercedes students from all year groups volunteered to take part in the Ponytail Project, stepping up to cut 20 centimetres or more of their hair for donation, as well as raising funds from friends and family for cancer research and support services for families affected by cancer.
Hitting the gym key to success for older golfers
University of Notre Dame Australia Exercise and Sport Science Head of Discipline Dr Chris Joyce said older golf players tend to suffer from musculo-skeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, which impact on their flexibility, strength, endurance and balance
Applecross Parish celebrates 70-year history and renews commitment to being a missionary community
St Benedict’s Church celebrated its 70 years of rich history through a week of festivities and was encouraged by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to look forward with hope of carrying out the Lord’s mission.
International Food Fair unites Armadale parishioners
Cultural diversity was recently celebrated at Armadale parish, with more than 200 parishioners coming together for an International Food Fair.
Secondary Colleges capture sacredness of choral at Festival
Eight Secondary Colleges came together last week for the Sacred Choral division of the 2022 Spirit of the Arts Festival at Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral. The Record was on hand to capture the performances
Caritas Australia launches appeal to address hunger
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson has said that the famine in Ethopia, Kenya and Somalia are some of the worst in this lifetime.
The international humanitarian organisation is taking its Make Hunger History campaign to parishes and schools across Australia to raise funds for its Africa Food Crisis Appeal.
Orchestral Mass presents rich sounds despite COVID challenges
Cathedral Director of Music Jacinta Jakovcevic has this week highlighted that despite the challenges presented by COVID and with only six week preparation, more than 60 students and teachers participated in the annual Orchestral Mass.
Sr Joan Buckham remembered for commitment to education
Former Deputy Director of Catholic Education and Mercy Sister Joan Buckham RSM will be remembered for her dedication and commitment to education, serving as Principal at numerous schools and colleges, including Our Lady of Lourdes Nollamara, Ursula Frayne College and Aranmore College.
Archbishop Costelloe welcomes Australian Vatican Ambassador
Australian Ambassador to the Vatican Her Excellency Chiara Porro has this week met with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
Ambassador Porro is currently visiting Australian Bishops and their diocese, following her appointment to the role in August 2020.
