The courage of candidates who receive the rite of election, is a reminder of the wonderful gift of faith which we, as Catholics can often take for granted, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at a Rite of Election celebration held on Thursday, 10 March at St Mary’s Cathedral Perth. This year, 48 catechumens and 39 candidates across 21 parishes will receive the Rite of Election over two celebrations at St Mary’s Cathedral. By Amanda Murthy.

Sofia McDonnel, Jennifer Fazzari, Judy Castello, Lucy Louise Harris, Gabriel MacFarlane and Patsy Wilson received an opportunity to further their studies in religious studies, thanks to the annual BJ Hickey Scholarship program, presented by the Archdiocese of Perth. By Amanda Murthy.

Vicar for Effective Communication, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG has this week encouraged those who are unable to attend Mass to tune in to Mass For You at Home, a ministry of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, in partnership with the Diocese of Wollongong.

Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion launched annually on Ash Wednesday, helps over 1.8 million people in Australia and overseas every year - walking together with those in crisis. By The Record.

Mercy Place resident Enid Macoboy celebrated her 100th birthday on 2 March, with an afternoon tea with family and close friends at a grand daughter’s home, followed by a morning tea with Mercy Place staff. She was truly delighted with birthday wishes from the Queen, Prime Minister and others but, as suspected, her biggest smile was saved for the Papal Blessing from Pope Francis. By The Record.

Caritas recipient Biru’s resilience and determination to overcome the odds has inspired others in his community who are living with a disability to become independent and self-reliant. By The Record.

The new Midland Head to Health adult mental health centre provides a new approach in the mental health system and removes some of the traditional barriers for people seeking support for mental health concerns by offering a free, community-based walk-in service available from 10am – 8pm every day of the year.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week composed a prayer for the crises in Ukraine, while hundreds gathered for a community prayer service led by the Ukrainian Association of WA Inc.

In celebrating 2022 International Women’s Day, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said that the contribution of women in the life of the Church in Perth is truly tremendous. Photo: Michelle Tan/Archdiocese of Perth. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has today echoed the message of International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8 March, calling on all Catholics to embrace the achievements a...

Towards the Second Assembly: A Working Document for Members offers a focus for Members’ continuing prayer and reflection.