https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K51ScJpgozM Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po has been announced as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Perth by the Holy See at 7pm Perth time on Monday, 2 February. The appointment, announced simultaneously in Rome and Perth, was warmly welcomed by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, who described Bishop-elect Po as “a new and dynamic shepherd” whose gifts w...

The University of Notre Dame Australia has on 11 November announced the appointment of Mr Paul McClintock AO as the eighth Chancellor of the University. Photo: Supplied. The University of Notre Dame Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Paul McClintock AO as the eighth Chancellor of the University. Mr McClintock brings to the responsibilities of Chancellor personal and...

Emergency vehicles are at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday 14 December, 2025. Two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah, leaving 12 dead, including a gunman, and 29 wounded, New South Wales police said. Photo: OSV News/Izhar Khan, Reuters. The following statement can be attributed to Australian Catholic Bishops...

In a joyful celebration highlighting dedication, faith, and community spirit, Sister Rafaele Amelie of the Little Sisters of the Poor commemorated the Golden Jubi-lee of her religious profession. The celebration took place on Saturday 12 July at the Little Sisters’ Home in Glendalough, bringing together residents, fellow sis-ters, clergy, friends, and members of the Samoan community to celebrate her milestone.

In a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s review of surrogacy laws, the Conference emphasised surrogacy in all its forms “undermines the dig-nity of women and children by commodifying human life and turning pregnancy into a transaction”.

The self-assessment was completed with the active participation of the Parish Priest, Safeguarding Officers, the parish council and support from the Safe-guarding Program Office.

The 100-year-old tradition for Catholics and professionals in the medical field is based on the much older “Red Mass” for lawyers and politicians at the beginning of the political year.

The idea for the event came from artist John Verjans, who wanted to exhibit his art alongside friends from PAS. Photo: Michelle Tan. A vibrant spirit of creativity and community filled Willetton Parish Hall on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June as the parish hosted its first art exhibition featuring the work of artists living with disabilities. Despite strong winds and heavy rain, more than ...

The Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross community have last Sunday celebrated the candidacy of Andrew Iswahyudi, with Bishop Anthony Randazzo highlighting the vocation is a commitment to be conformed ever more deeply to Jesus Christ.

Echoing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council’s theme, ‘Sent forth in strength and hope,’ the week emphasises unity and reconciliation through mutual respect and deep listening to First Nations peoples.