The relics of three saints were fixed into the altar at the new Church of St John Paul II Banksia Grove, which was dedicated and opened by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Thursday 26 January in the presence of some 1000 people. By Jamie O’Brien.
Hundreds of Banksia Grove parishioners, family and friends came together today, Thursday 26 January for the official Dedication and Opening of the new St John Paul II Church celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Parish Priest Fr Vinh Dong expressed his joy and excitement at the opening, following some eight years of planning and building.
Aquinas College Director of Spirituality Dr Andrew Kania says he has witnessed a significant amount of generosity for war-torn Ukraine, including many Australian families cancelling holidays and birthday parties in order to donate for the freight costs of consignments.
New Norcia’s fine olive oil has won five awards for its 2022 vintage at the Australian International Olive Oil Awards dinner.
Cathedral Dean Rev Dr Sean Fernandez said he is humbled by the generosity of the volunteers, following a special function, Saturday 19 November.
“I am always so very grateful, for the love, the care and the great enthusiasm of our volunteers, each one of them who bring their own unique gifts and charisms,” Fr Fernandez said.
Armadale Parish Priest Father Mark Baumgarten will next month host a live music event titled, “An Afternoon of Songs (and a few stories)”.
Ordained 4 September 1984 by then Archbishop William Foley, Fr Francis Ly Van Ca will be remembered for his dedication to the Vietnamese Community, in addition to his numerous roles across the Archdiocese of Perth. He passed away 26 July 2022.
St Benedict’s Church celebrated its 70 years of rich history through a week of festivities and was encouraged by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to look forward with hope of carrying out the Lord’s mission.