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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Perth turns 175
This year, on 9 May, marked 175 years since Perth became a diocese. The anniversary was not formally celebrated because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and his curia wished to recognise this significant event. Odhran O’Brien, Director of the Archdiocesan Archives Office, has compiled a short reflection on the diocese’s foundation, which includes extracts from the missionaries who arrived in Western Australia during 1845.
‘Take fresh courage and give hope’ – Saint Mary MacKillop
Ten years after her canonisation, the courage of Saint Mary MacKillop – Australia’s first and only saint – still resonates within the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a religious order founded by the St MacKillop with the assistance of Fr Julian Tenison-Woods in 1866 in Penola, SA.
Maida Vale Parish marks annual patron saint tradition as ‘instrument of peace’
The Maida Vale Parish community celebrated the patronal feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi on 4 October in a dedicated Sunday morning Mass.
Commemorative centenary envelopes illustrate vital seafarers’ work
The Stella Maris centre in Fremantle is Perth’s local branch of the Apostleship of the Sea, an institution that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Eric Martin.
Australia Post has last month
released a commemorative $1.35 postage-paid envelope with illustrations
highlighting the vital work that occurs in ports throughout the nation in
celebration of the 100th anniversary of t...
Archdiocesan priests gather, milestones honoured
Dozens of priests, deacons and seminarians convened for the annual clergy Mass on Tuesday 22 September 2020.
Fr Alfonsas Savickis celebrates 50 years of priesthood
The experience of suffering a stroke three years ago has not stopped Father Alfonsas Savickis from dedicating his heart and mind to his life’s calling and vocation.
Fr Frank Freeman commemorates six decades of priestly vocation
Salesian priest Father Frank Freeman SDB, who now resides at the Salesian Province Centre in Ascot Vale in Victoria, has last month celebrated 60 years of priesthood.
Catholic news celebrates 146 years in Perth
The Record has this month celebrated its 146th anniversary, reporting on the work of the Catholic Church in Perth since 6 July 1874.
The Record Magazine Issue 19 (June 2019)
The Record Magazine Issue 19. Image: Michael Galovic. Front Cover: Feby Plando.
In this Issue 19 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the topic of ‘Why Believe in God’.
Recent events across Australia and the world are indicating that Church and faith communities are under scrutiny and question from governments and individuals alike now more than ever, for example, the unfortun...
St Kieran’s still blossoms at 100
The Parish of St Kieran’s in Osborne Park has undergone many changes in its 100 year history, but the spirit of community continues to blossom.
