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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2022 PROJECT COMPASSION Week Two: Biru’s determination makes a difference
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.
New walk-in mental health centre opens its doors in Midland
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.
SPECIAL REPORT: Hundreds gather to support Ukraine, Archbishop composes special prayer
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.
Perth Archbishop highlights tremendous contribution of women
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...
Plenary Council takes next step in discernment journey
Towards the Second Assembly: A Working Document for Members offers a focus for Members’ continuing prayer and reflection.
ASH WEDNESDAY 2022: Lent reminds us that we are never abandoned by God, says Archbishop Costelloe
The season of Lent comes along to remind us that, no matter what dangers or difficulties we face, we are never abandoned by God who remains with us, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, in celebrating Ash Wednesday Mass, on 2 March at St Mary’s Cathedral. By Jamie O’Brien.
WA COVID update: Borders open as new restrictions take effect for places of worship
A new round of restrictions has come into effect from 12:01am, Thursday, 3 March 2022, with Level 2 COVID-19 Public Health and Social Measures introduced state-wide.
The Archdiocese of Perth this week released directives to assist the Catholic community implement the restrictions.
UNDA welcomes new year, new students at O-Day festivities
The University of Notre Dame Fremantle Campus has recently welcomed students for the 2022 year at O-Day festivities.
The intersection of the Synod and Plenary Council
As Bishop Shane Mackinlay explains in the video above, when Pope Francis decided to hold what is now known as the Synod on Synodality, the Church in Australia found itself with some groundwork having already been laid in preparing for the Plenary Council.
UNDA and Archdiocese pathway program places theology studies in demand
A collaborative effort by the Archdiocese of Perth Centre for Faith Enrichment and University of Notre Dame Fremantle campus has led to the official launch of a Pathway Program Towards Formal Recognition of Theological Studies on 28 February. By Amanda Murthy.
