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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Chisholm College marks anniversary with new Crozier for Bishop Sproxton
Chisholm College have last week expressed their pride in the gift of a new Crozier for Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, the result of considerable planning, problem-solving, craftsmanship, fine joinery, attention to detail and good old-fashioned elbow grease.
Sr Jacinta Unger: A zoologist’s path to faith, science, and sacred music
Her early life in Myanmar was marked by a close connection to her parish, where she discovered her love for music and service.
The ‘small, but mighty’ Dominican Sisters of Western Australia celebrate 125 Years
The Dominican Sisters of Australia were founded in June 1899 in the Diocese of Geraldton by Mother Gabriel Gill and five companions, who travelled from Dunedin, New Zealand, at the invitation of Bishop William Kelly to establish a foundation in Western Australia’s Goldfields.
“We become a sacrament of thepresence of Christ alive…”
In his homily for the 25th anniversary of Mary Mackillop Church and 35th anniversary of Ballajura Parish, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe spoke about our understanding of sacraments.
St John of God Foundation celebrates over 30 years of support from the community
As a not for profit, St John of God Health Care returns all surpluses to the communities it serves by providing social outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage, developing new services, investing in our people, and updating and expanding health care facilities, technology, and equipment.
A Spirit of Togetherness: Embleton Parish celebrates 60 Years
Embleton Parish Priest Fr Patrick Toohey has reflected on the dual milestones being commemorated: “Last December we celebrated 50 years since we built the parish church; on May 19, we celebrated 60 years since our founding as a parish.”
History, tradition, come together at Leederville after 100 years
On the 1 March 1919 the Leederville Parish was established with Father Moloney appointed parish priest, with the Church opened in December 1923. This year, the Church celebrated the 100th anniversary.
Maida Vale Church celebrates 50 years of transformation
Having originally started in a packing shed, the Maida Vale Parish community came together Sunday 7 April to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St Francis Assisi Church.
Dual anniversaries unite Ballajura parish community
Ballajura Parish has marked 2024 with the dual anniversaries of the Parish and Church, celebrating with the blessing and unveiling of a new grotto of the Holy Family, a bush dance, a Mass with Archbishop Costelloe and a dinner with some 200 hundred guests.
Polish Catholic community celebrate 50 years of faith, community and culture
In an interview with The Record, Maylands Polish Community Parish Priest, Fr Tomasz Bujakowski, spoke about the arrival of Polish migrants in Perth following World War II.
