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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Scarborough called to be faithful to the gift of faith that God has given
God is asking us the same thing he asked of those who first founded the parish of Scarborough Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in 1948 – to be faithful to the gift of faith that He has given to us, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, in celebrating its 75th anniversary, Sunday 12 February.
Salesians to mark 100 years of service across Australia
The original group of Salesians before setting out from Turin, Italy, in 1923. Photo: Supplied/Salesian Province of Australia.
The
Salesians of Don Bosco are this year marking 100 years of Salesian presence and
ministry in Australia with celebrations planned throughout the year.
On
March 30, 1923, a group of Salesian missionaries arrived with high hopes in
Fremantle, Western Australia, a...
Archbishop Costelloe: Ask God to continue to raise up people who have hearts that drive them to reach out with compassion
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week joined with the St Pat’s Community centre in celebrating it’s 50th anniversary.
SPECIAL REPORT: St Charles Seminary marks 80 years of service to Christ and his Church
The doors of St Charles Seminary were opened in 1942, following the purchase of block of land known as Garden Hill in Guildford.
The Seminary has this month celebrated it’s 80th anniversary, with past and present students, rectors, and special guests coming together to mark the occasion.
Pope prays for unity of church as he celebrates anniversary of Vatican II
The Second Vatican Council was the universal Catholic Church’s response to God’s love and to Jesus’ command to feed his sheep, Pope Francis said, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the council’s opening.
Applecross Parish celebrates 70-year history and renews commitment to being a missionary community
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.
Applecross Parish known for offering something for all
In anticipation of the 70th anniversary of Applecross Parish this weekend, Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po highlighted the strength and unity of the community, while emphasising the occasion as an opportunity to remember parish members of the past.
St Norbert’s community come together for 888th anniversary
St Norbert’s College community has celebrated the 888th anniversary of Norbert’s death with an incredible variety of activities.
Bullsbrook Shrine to celebrate anniversary, plenary indulgence granted
Bullsbrook’s Our Lady of the Revelation Church will this weekend 9 April celebrate the anniversary of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Luigina Sinapi and Bruno Cornacchiola.
Celebrating 20 Years: Bishop Don Sproxton marks anniversary of Episcopal Ordination
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has recalled the phone call he received in December 2001 to appoint him as a Bishop. The then Mirrabooka Parish Priest had just returned home when he took the call from Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Francesco Canalini.
“I remember the Nuncio saying to me, ‘I can understand you would be surprised and perhaps a little fearful, as we [fellow bishops] all have been ourselves.
“’The Lord will help you and give you what you need,’ were his exact words.”
