It is very characteristic of our Catholic tradition that we honour the saints, look to their lives and witness for inspiration and example, and rely on their prayers in times of need and distress, Archbishop Costelloe has said, speaking at the Mass to honour the relics of St John Bosco at St Mary’s Cathedral.

In celebrating the 35th anniversary on Monday 14 September, the Applecross Parish Mary Mother of Sorrows Prayer Group looked back at the history of the group, how it was founded and why the name was chosen.

Perth parishes are set to become host to the relics of one of the world’s most revered saints.
Among the revered sites to host the statue are St Mary’s Cathedral Perth, Kelmscott Parish Good Shepherd Church, Fremantle Parish St Patrick’s Basilica, Lockridge Parish Good Shepherd Church, and Banksia Grove Parish John Paul II Church.

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.