On Sunday, 6 August, 2023, the parish community gathered to celebrate a significant milestone in Fr Angelo’s journey as he presided over his final Mass as the beloved parish priest.

Parish Pastoral Council Chair John Pintabona said the moment marked the beginning of a new spiritual journey, one that parishioners eagerly anticipate under the capable stewardship of Father Jeffey.

This grand occasion brought together students from various schools, their dedicated teachers, forming a symphony orchestra and massed choir to harmoniously merge with the Cathedral choir, creating an awe-inspiring musical experience within the sacred precincts of the Cathedral.

Catholics congregate on 15 August to celebrate the feast of the Assumption of Mary. St Mary’s Cathedral’s mid-day Mass was celebrated by Cathedral Dean, the Very Rev Dr Sean Fernandez, who reflected that the Blessed Mother’s life of faith and service is a role model for Catholics.

Established in 1923 by then Perth Bishop Matthew Gibney, the parish of Palmyra has last month celebrated its 100th anniversary, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB encouraging parishioners to pray in remembrance and guidance for all those in the parish during the past 100 years who have strived to be faithful with mercy and compassion. By Jamie O’Brien.

Commencing with the 9am Mass, Sunday 16 July, the celebrations continued with a celebratory cutting of the cake by long-time parishioners, including 84-year-old Marian Randall, 84, Portio Curton, 83 and Rose Pearce, 83.

Aquinas College Schola Cantorum (School Choir), directed by Hugh Lyndon performed at the 9.30am Mass on 18 June, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to officially launch the new organ.

The Church re-opening and consecration of the new altar is a momentous occasion that holds great significance for the Maronite Eparchy in Australia, as it coincides with the Golden Jubilee of its official establishment as a diocese in this great land, as well as the upcoming Feast of the Church’s beloved patron St Charbel on Sunday 16 July.

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, Mundaring Parish, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB explained that a priestly people will be a group of people who are prepared and willing and doing their very best to offer themselves for the sake of others.

“We’re all called to do that,” Archbishop Costelloe said.

In ordaining 30-year-old Felipe Fernandez from Redemptoris Mater Seminary to the priesthood, Friday 2 June, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton said that the priesthood asks of those who are called to go on a pilgrimage with God.