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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Fr Michael Gatt remembered for zeal and dedication
Former Osborne Park Parish Priest Fr Michael Gatt will be remembered for his annual hosting of the Gattline over Christmas, exemplifying his zeal and dedication. It was during these times that he would make himself available 24/7, listening to callers and encouraging them with his experience, especially with his experience of the goodness and mercy of God. He passed away on Thursday 19 May.
Hugh Ryan remembered for kindness and compassion towards others
The life of well-known Ocean Reef parishioner Hugh Ryan, husband, father, teacher, writer, communications and media professional, was celebrated on 5 May following his passing on 19 April 2022. Mr Ryan served as Press Secretary to former Perth Archbishop Barry Hickey from 2001-2009.
Life story comes to an end for Australian novelist, journalist, Desmond O’Grady
Desmond O’Grady meeting St John Paul II in this undated photo. Photo: Donatella O’Grady/Supplied.
Catholic journalist and novelist Desmond O’Grady has passed
away Friday 26 November at 91 years of age. O’Grady has published some articles
for The Record Magazine over the last couple of years.
O’Grady, who was born in Melbourne, also has several works
of fiction and non-fiction to his name...
In honour of Bishop Bill Wright
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has last week published a moving tribute in honour of Bishop Bill Wright, who passed away Saturday 13 November. Source: Diocese of Maitland Newcastle.
Since being ordained as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in 2011, Bishop Bill Wright immersed himself in the community.
He led the way in helping the Diocese walk alongside those who...
Notre Dame founding father remembered for vision, service to Church and education
89-year-old Fr John Neill OP was a founding Trustee-Governor of UNDA and will be remembered as a visionary leader who devoted his life to the service of the Church and education. He passed away Saturday 22 August.
From Rotto boy to leader of learning
Many tributes refer to Dr Neil Stewart as a humble man of faith and foresight as well as a gentleman of compassion who had helped them achieve their goals in life.
Musically gifted Lindsay Evans remembered as a man of great spirituality and humour
Lindsay Dalrymple Evans, who died on 4 May 2021, was a musician, music tutor, composer, poet, bellringer, drummer, percussionist, guitarist, vocalist, and South Perth pioneer.
Catholic Church mourns death of Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy
The Catholic Church – in Australia and globally – is mourning the death of Cardinal Edward Cassidy, who died on 10 April 2021 in Newcastle at the age of 96. He spent nearly 30 years serving as a Vatican diplomat in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
OBITUARY: Leader recognised for significant contributions to Catholic Education
The life of the late Dr Richard Vincent McSweeney who departed on 31 December 2020, will go down in history as a man who was largely dedicated to the Catholic Church, to Catholic Education and to helping others. By Amanda Murthy.
Vale Archbishop Philip Wilson
Archbishop Philip Wilson, who served as Bishop of Wollongong and Archbishop of Adelaide during 45 years of priestly ministry, has passed away in Adelaide on Sunday, 17 January at 70. Archbishop Wilson had suffered a series of health problems in recent years, including cancer. Even so, his death was unexpected. “We know that people across the country much loved Philip, but especially in the places he served – in Maitland-Newcastle, in Wollongong and here in Adelaide,” said Archbishop Patrick O’Regan, who last year succeeded Archbishop Wilson.
