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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The aim of the new website is to enhance the reach, support and engagement with all members of the community who are searching for ways to act on their calling from God.

Formally launching the 2023-2024 Diocesan Assembly on behalf of Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn explained that convocation of the Assembly comes out of the recent Plenary Council held by the Church of Australia in 2021 and 2022.

Speaking in a Pastoral Letter released Tuesday 11 April, Archbishop Costelloe explained that the Assembly will consider the re-establishment of a Diocesan Pastoral Council.

Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin launched the new resource “A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence” at the Catholic Social Services Western Australia symposium on 25 November 2021. Photo: Sourced. “On average, every week one woman dies because of family violence; one of four children experience the fear and distress of witnessing their mother being abused.” These were some o...

Archdiocese of Perth Communications Manager Jamie O’Brien is congratulated by Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli at the 2018 ACPA Awards. Photo: Neil Helmore/Diocese of Townsville. The eRecord and The Record Magazine have been awarded several crowns at the 2018 Australasian Catholic Press Association (ACPA) Awards and the Australasian Religious Press Awards (ARPA). ACPA ...