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Archbishop Timothy Costelloe 2024 Christmas Message
2024 Christmas Message from Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth clergy jubilarians celebrate more than 450 years of service
The Jubilarians cut the cake, led by Fr Christopher Ross OSM. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Twelve Perth clergy have last week celebrated their anniversary in 2024 with a combined total of more than 450 years of priestly service.
Leading the jubilarians was Servite priest Fr Chris Ross OSM, who marked his Platinum 70th anniversary.
Joining Fr Chris Ross in celebrating their priestly jubilee w...
Australian Ambassador to Holy See role “a great privilege”, says Chiara Porro
Reflecting on her term, Ms Porro described her role in the Eternal City as a “great privilege,” highlighting her efforts to address critical global issues such as climate change, women’s empowerment, and equality.
Path to Christian unity must be a pathway to a deeper encounter with Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
Promulgated by the now Saint Pope John XXIII on 21 November 1964, Unitatis Redintegratio – Vatican II’s Decree on Ecumenism – brought the Catholic Church into the ecumenical movement as a key player by signalling unqualified commitment to the search for Christian unity.
Cardinal-designate addresses bishops’ plenary meeting
New Cardinal-designate Bishop Mykola Bychok has told Australian Bishops he remains “a servant of Christ and his flock that has been entrusted to my care.”
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth Archbishop appointed to Synod Council
The Ordinary Council, chaired by the Holy Father, will play a fundamental role in the implementation of the synodal process on synodality and the preparation of the next Synod.
Bishop Timothy Norton SVD appointed to Diocese of Broome
Brisbane Auxiliary Bishop Tim Norton SVD has been appointed the third Bishop of Broome. Photo: Giovanni Portelli.
Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brisbane, the Most Reverend Timothy Norton SVD, to be the third Bishop of Broome, Monday 14 October 2024.
Bishop Norton was born in Sydney in 1958 and initially trained as a physiotherapist, working in inner-city Darlinghurst wit...
Like Jesus, be patient with others, Archbishop Costelloe tells Synod members
By Justin McLellan
ACBC President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB speaks during a Mass with members of the Synod of Bishops in St Peter's Basilica on 30 September, 2024. Synod members participated in a two-day retreat at the Vatican before the opening of the second session of the synod. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez.
Synod members must imitate Jesus' patience and acceptance toward oth...
Diocesan Assembly: Delegates gather for first Assembly of the 21st century
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Archdiocese of Perth has on 13 July held an Archdiocesan Assembly. More than 100 delegates from parishes, agencies and offices across the Archdiocese gathered for the occasion, including nominated clergy, religious, and lay delegates.
Listening in a synodal church involves non-defensive listening
In his speech for the Diocesan Assembly on Saturday 13 July, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke about the role of listening and discernment in the proposed Pastoral Council.
