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SPECIAL REPORT: “A Gift of Love and Service”: Perth Archbishop Leads Local Tributes Following the Death of Pope Francis
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ historic election in 2013 as the first Jesuit, first Latin American, and first non-European pope in over a millennium, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB praised Pope Francis’ bold pastoral approach and deep personal witness.
SPECIAL REPORT: “We Mourn and We Weep”: Archbishop Costelloe leads Perth Catholic community in farewell to Pope Francis
In the presence of some 1500 mourners, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke about the deep pastoral heart of Pope Francis—someone who sought not to be an untouchable figurehead, but a fellow pilgrim. By Jamie O’Brien.
STATEMENT: Death of Pope Francis
Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB DDArchbishop of Perth
21 April 2025
In this unprecedented moment in time following the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, I wish to share with you my thoughts on his extraordinary life and ministry.
The Holy Father passed away at Casa Santa Marta at 7:35am local time in Rome on Monday, 21 April 2025. While it does not come as a surprise given th...
Christ’s resurrection is the ultimate testament to the triumph of hope over despair, of life over death, says Archbishop Costelloe
By Archbishop Timothy Costelloe
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we draw nearer once again to the celebration of Easter, I invite you to reflect with me, in this Jubilee Year of Hope, on the words of Saint Paul who assures us that "Hope is not deceptive because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by t...
Catholics have vital role in shaping Australia’s future
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, commended the statement to all people of good will.
Jhee called to be an ambassador for Christ
Archbishop Costelloe with Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, the Very Rev Fr Minh-Thuy Nguyen, St Charles Seminary Rector Fr Francis Nguyen and Vice-Rector Fr Joseph Laundy, Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po and Yangebup Assistant Priest Fr Nicholas Diedler and Jhee. Photo: Supplied.
By Matthew Purt
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this month formally accepted St Charles seminaria...
Perth seminarians called to be men of communion
Seminarians and clergy gathered for lunch with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Sunday 23 February at Cathedral House. Photo: Vocations Office.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week reinforced to seminarians from St Charles and Redemptoris Mater his message that with Christ as our focus, they are called to be men of communion and men who f...
Wagga Wagga priest appointed new Bishop of Armidale
Father Peter Murphy studied agriculture and worked as a field agronomist in Melbourne before entering the seminary.
What it means to be a disciple of Jesus: Perth celebrates World Day of Consecrated Life
Discipleship is a shared journey, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB,
and the witness of religious life serves as an inspiration for all to follow Jesus while striving for holiness in their unique circumstances.
Vietnamese Cursillo celebrates fruitful harvest
Speaking to members of the Cursillo movement in early January, Archbishop Costelloe described Mary’s faith journey as a progression from being “frightened” to “confused” to “totally committed” to God’s will, as demonstrated by her “Yes” to the angel.
