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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
‘Giving Back’ a core value for women’s group founder
Godly Women with Faith (GWWF) was founded in 2019 to bring Jesus and Mary to as many people as possible. Founder Kathleen Highfield speaks about her journey with journalist Joseph Younes.
Safeguarding commended in the Archdiocese of Perth
Fieldwork during the audit period included visits to 27 parishes, seven agencies, three chaplaincies and three communities of the Archdiocese, in addition to interviews with diocesan leaders and key personnel.
Parish Renewal form representatives on Pope Francis’ vision
Workshop participants were keen to consider their own parish communities in the light of the eight fundamental charisms of a Parish
Redemptoris Mater marks 30 years of providence
Officially inaugurated on the Feast of the Assumption on the 15 August 1994, the now Archbishop Emeritus Hickey said at the time the Church of Perth was welcoming the appeal of the Holy Father on the eve of the third millennium for the new evangelisation.
New Parish Priest for Como
Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Fr Dat is the youngest of four siblings. Arriving in Perth in the mid-80s, the young Dat Vuong grew up in Morley.
Hundreds of years of dedication honoured at annual priests and clergy celebration
Some 10 priests celebrated anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and 60 years in 2023. They were honoured during the annual priests and clergy Mass on 29 November.
Embleton celebrates 50th anniversary of Holy Trinity Church
Embleton Parish Historian Jackie Marrapodi explained to The Record that the parish came into being on 1 March 1964, in an area which had been part of the Parishes of Bayswater, Bedford and Morley.
New Vicar General announced for the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week thanked outgoing Vicar General, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG who retires at the end of March, after more than 10 years in the role.
Episcopal Vicar, Education and Faith Formation the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn has been announced the new Vicar General, commencing at the end of March.
Virgin Mary is the one who is fully living up to what it means to be human, says visiting Jesuit
Visiting Jesuit Fr Robin Koning SJ explained in a down-to-earth way how Mary is the one who is fully living up to what it means to be human, while we are often avoiding challenges in our lives.
New appointments for ‘passionate’ advocates of Catholic education
Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd Executive Director, Dr Debra Sayce has this week been appointed to the role of Head of Mission Enhancement for the Archdiocese of Perth, while current Deputy Executive Director Wayne Bull will become the new Executive Director of CEWA Ltd for 2024.
