Ms Eva Skira AO has been appointed as a Commissioner and Chair-elect of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA). Photo: Michelle Tan. Ms Eva Skira AM has been appointed as a Commissioner and Chair-elect of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA), replacing Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan DD, who retires Friday 3 June 2022. “It is a great privil...

Catholic Mission are this year celebrating 200 years of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, and the beatification of its founder, Pauline Jaricot in 2022 with a launch of a new monthly newsletter, Mission Today Digital.

The Identitywa community gathered for their annual Christmas Mass for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and then on Tuesday, 20 January, the Archdiocesan agency also officially opened two new homes to meet the needs of the people they serve. By Amanda Murthy.

The Archdiocese of Perth has released a book titled St Mary’s Cathedral ‘A History in Photographs’ in celebration of their rich history and culture since 1865.

Nollamara Parishioner, Philip Lako, caught up with The eRecord’s editor, Mr Jamie O’ Brien, to discuss the launch of his new book 10-Year-Old Man, his story as a 10 year old child soldier in Southern Sudan, forced to fight a decade long war at the hands of the rebels.

Christmas celebrations at Ocean Reef parish commenced with a well-rehearsed Nativity Play, enthusiastically presented by younger members of the Parish.

St Mary’s Cathedral has completed a pathway project, which included a surprise dedication to Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, who celebrates his tenth anniversary of his appointment as Archbishop of Perth on 20 February.

Perth’s Filipino community came together this Christmas for Simbang Gabi, the traditional nine-day Advent novena celebrated in the Philippines. They were joined by Archbishop Costelloe SDB at Good Shepherd Parish, Lockridge, on Thursday, 16 December, for the first of the ‘Night Masses’ to honor and exalt the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Catholic Church.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week spoke with 6PR Radio host Liam Barlett answering several questions about the Catholic community and the various challenges posed by the pandemic over the past two years. By Amanda Murthy.

Mercy Health representative say they are extremely fortunate to have so many committed team members that are only too happy to go the extra mile to care for their residents and also help to inject a little Christmas spirit into their day.
Annette Tunhla and Perli Dizonare just two of the team members who forfeited Christmas Day with their families to help care for the dozens of residents at local not-for-profit aged care home Mercy Place Lathlain.